A Cozy Corner for Winter Reading

This past week’s winter weather has had a large portion of the US in a deep freeze or snowed in.  I don’t know about you, but sometimes it’s nice to be “trapped indoors” on a winter day.  On these days it’s nice to turn off the electronics, get cozy and read a good book!  We’ve been updating  our downstairs family room and recently picked up a sectional sofa.  It’s so big and comfy and has the perfect cozy corner for winter reading!  (I’ll be sharing this large scale, DIY letter board next week)!

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To create your own cozy corner in your home, you just need a quiet area with a comfortable place to sit.  It can be a comfy chair, sofa, or even your bed!  I prefer a sofa or my bed because I’m always shifting positions when I read.  I go from lying down to sitting up to anywhere in between!  Now, add some cozy elements – a throw blanket or two, one or more soft and comfortable pillows, and good lighting for reading.  I prefer a lamp to overhead lighting when I read.  And, a lamp with a dimmer makes a cozy corner even more special!  I picked up the lamp shown above recently and absolutely love it because it has a dimmer!   I also like to have a hot beverage to sip when I’m reading.  It’s all about creating an environment to relax and enjoy a good book!

What I’m Reading in my Cozy Corner

Here is a book that I got for Christmas and have been enjoying on these cold and wintery days, Terrain:  Ideas and Inspiration for Decorating the Home and Garden .  This book is simply gorgeous and full of inspiration for anyone who loves nature and plants!   It’s the perfect book to daydream about spring on a cold winter day!

I just finished this book, “Cozy Minimalist Home:  More Style, Less Stuff” by Myquillyn Smith.  This book is so good and I highly recommend it!  I’m striving to become a cozy minimalist!!!

Another book I received for Christmas is, “Homebody:  a Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave” by Joanna Gaines.   This book is full of inspiration for the home and will serve as a good reference book!   The book is both practical and beautiful with inspiring images!

Since this post is part of the cozy living (Hygge) series, I thought it would only be fitting to share  “The Little Book of Hygge:  Danish Secrets to Happy Living”.   The above is an excerpt from the book’s introduction.  This little book is full of “slow down life” wisdom!   So, if you’ve been wondering what Hygge is all about, check out this little volume!   It’s a fun book to pick up and read a bit at a time!

And, I’m so ready to dig into some fiction, it’s been way to long since I’ve read a good novel!   An excellent source to find good reads is:  The Modern Mrs. Darcey.  Here’s her list for 20 Books to Cozy Up with This Winter.

I hope that I’ve inspired you today to create a little cozy corner space in your home for some winter reading!  I’ll close with this little quote that sums it up quite perfectly:

“In the winter, she curls up around a good book

and dreams away the cold”  – Ben Aaronovitch

And, don’t forget to visit the other cozy living posts today from my friends: 

Finding Silver Pennies / Creative Cain Cabin / Duke Manor Farm / Town and Country Living

Hymns and Verses / Sincerely Marie Designs / Vinyet Etc. / Making It In the Mountains

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