Just Picture It: In Need of a Book Nook...

Um, can you stand this picture!? I mean, really--isn't it simply amazing? When I came across this image on Facebook yesterday, this was my sequence of thoughts: Look at those colors!...OMG, those are books!...How did they get so many books in each color family?...I want this room!...Why don't I even have a book nook? 

As a total bibliophile and avid reader (mostly of fiction, but of all things, really...), I'm ashamed to admit that I don't have a book nook. Or even a cute little reading corner. I have lots of random book shelves throughout the apartment, lots of random books sitting on tables and counters, but not one, snuggly, just-curl-up-and-read-a-good-book nook. Granted, this is probably because we don't have a big enough apartment to have an anything nook (except somehow, we do have a Concept 2 Rower nook, which Ben squeezed into our bedroom on a whim...), but still. Every novel-loving girl should have a reading corner. So, although I'm going to file away the "book nook" wish for my "someday dream house," I am going to start pondering where I could possibly create a little reading corner or book nook for cloudy days like today. Once I put something together (probably post-wedding), I'll share it with you...

To get some ideas and a little inspiration before delving into my real to-do's for the day (sadly, not building a book nook!), I took to the interwebs to peruse some reading corner creations, and wouldn't you know, I found a bunch of gorgeous book nook ideas. Take a look at some of my favorites below:

I'm swooning!!! Image via piccsy.com.

Simple and sweet. Image via pinterest.com.

Clean and cute. Image via kleypas.blogspot.com.

Totally funky and I love it. How do you reach the books on the top shelf, though? Image via whereisthecool.com.

Vintage-inspired...Image via annaleenashem.blogspot.com.

Rustic desk and book shelf. Very barn-esque. Image via crushculdesac.tumblr.com.

How cute is this idea? Image via pinterest.com.

Perfection. Image via veanad.tumblr.com

Love the colors! Image via apartmenttherapy.com.

I *think* this is just outside wallpaper, but am not sure...either way, I love it. Image via paradisexpress.blogspot.com.

Sigh. Only in my interior decorating dreams...

Whether you have a book nook, are also dreaming of having one, or could care less about having one, these images sure do make you want to curl up with a good read, don't they?

How can you nurture your spirit today? How can you create more space in your life for relaxation, comfort, and self care?

Definitely worth thinking about...

Namaste!
Mary Catherine