So excited to join a group of favorite blogging friends for another Pinterest Challenge hosted by Cindy of County Rd 407.
For the monthly Pinterest Challenge Cindy gives us a theme and inspiration photo and then we each style a space or vignette based on that photo. This month we are finding inspiration from Proverbs 31 Girl‘s cozy reading corner.
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It’s so fun to see how each of us styles our spaces in our own unique ways all inspired by the same starting point. If you are coming over from my friend Lora’s blog at Create and Ponder, welcome! Lora’s posts always inspire me so much! They are favorites and I’m sure you are feeling the same way! For a full list of all those participating, you will find links at the bottom of this post.
What I noticed and wanted to incorporate from was:
- a cozy chair with an ottoman
- two throw pillows
- a blanket folded over the back of the chair
- a woven basket on the ottoman
- a lamp
- something decorative, but simple on the tray
My Cozy Reading Corner
When you first see my red buffalo plaid chair and bold colors, it may be hard to think it has much in common with the cool neutrals of the inspiration photo, but there’s a lot of similar elements.
The Chair and Ottoman
Our red and black buffalo plaid chairs have become signature pieces in our cabin. They are cozy club chairs that somehow match everything and every season.
On the side table sits a few favorite coffee table books and the simple tic tac toe board I made in this post.
The Throw Pillows
Two pillows were on the chair in Allie’s photo so I chose two for mine as well. A favorite Ralph Lauren plaid and a decorative pillow that looks like a vintage travel postcard.
I live in a travel destination area in Minocqua in The Northwoods of Wisconsin. Our log cabin home, known as Camp Paradise, sits lakeside surrounded by woods. People love to visit our area for the abundance of lakes and recreational activities all year round.
I love sharing about our cabin life and Northwoods Living in this blog and on my Podcast. I sell vintage, antique and new home decor for cabins, cottages and lake homes at my shop here in Minocqua.
The Blanket
The inspiration photo had a blanket folded and laid across the back of the chair. I chose one of my favorite plaid blankets to style the same way.
The Basket
When I got married my mom found all these gorgeous baskets to use on the buffet table at the reception. I still have all of them and use them still all the time.
The inspiration photo used a woven basket so the first thing I thought of was this one.
The Lamp
The lamp in this reading corner is a glass and brass Coca-Cola lamp.
Tray Decor
Allie’s tray was simply styled with a moss ball. I decided to use one of my bark pumpkins from Hobby Lobby.
Near this reading corner is our canoe bookcase full of books. I can just grab off a favorite and curl up.
The fireplace is on the other side of the chair and it is roaring from Fall until the snow is gone in Spring. We usually get around 100 inches of snow starting around Halloween.
Next up on the tour is a a stop at my friend Michelle’s of Thistle Key Lane! Her blog posts are some of my favorites. You are sure to be inspired!
Thanks so much for stopping by Camp Paradise! I hope you will become a regular visitor here at White Arrows Home!
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County Road 407 – https://www.countyroad407.com/how-to-create-an-inviting-reading-nook-for-fall/
StoneGable Blog – https://www.stonegableblog.com/the-making-of-a-great-room/
A Stroll Thru Life – https://www.astrollthrulife.net/?p=15395&preview=true
Sweet Pea – https://www.virginiasweetpea.com/cozy-reading-corner
Lora B – https://lorabloomquist.com/must-haves-for-creating-a-cozy-sitting-area-in-the-kitchen/
White Arrows Home – https://whitearrowshome.com/cozy-reading-corner-for-fall
Thistle Key Lane – https://thistlekeylane.com/how-to-create-a-cozy-reading-nook/
French Ethereal – https://www.frenchethereal.net/2020/09/come-sit-spell-create-reading-nook.html
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I love the mix of plaid patterns Kristin, and that has to be the most comfortable chair in the whole house. Save me a chair! Pinning!
Thank you so much! The chair is yours to relax 😉
I always enjoy seeing how you decorate your cabin for the season. You created such a cozy reading area and it’s so beautifully decorated with your vintage treasures. I’d like to be sitting by your fireplace right now!
Thank you so much for stopping by, you are so kind!
Your log cabin is such a favorite and I adore that plaid chair and ottoman. I love how you paid such close attention to each detail in the inspiration photo and recreated it in your setting. You have so many wonderful things to see that always delight the eye. I adore that canoe bookcase, what a fun piece that one is. Love your reading corner, I would sit there by the fire all day.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! IT REALLY IS THE BEST SPOT TO GET LOST IN A GOOD BOOK!
haha, my apologies I had the cap locks on!
Your home typifies cozy, kristin! This scene just makes me want to bring on the snowglobe snow and make a cup of hot cocoa:) I love seeing all the different types of home decor played out on these hops; so fun! Your boat bookshelf is one of my favorites; someday i’d love to have a family room where I could decorate with a lake theme!
Thank you so much! You are so kind! Have a great rest of your week Lora!
Ooooh, Kristin! All the different plaids together is really fun! I like how your reading nook pulled together and with the fire, it’s magical. Enjoy many wonderful cozy evenings around the fireplace… Happy to be hopping with you, too. <3
Happy fall,
Barb 🙂
Only you would have the cutest tic-tac-toe board ever! ANd I love how you mixed the plaids. I need to do that more often. Your cozy nook is perfect and I’d spend sooooo much time there I’d never get anything done. LOve you house and how you make it a home. THank you so much for joining in! Great job!
Thank you!! I am guilty of spending a little too much time in that spot 😉
I love the scene you created Kristin! It’s really beautiful and I love your interpretation!
Thank you so much!
The mix of plaids is fantastic and your home is gorgeous!! I’d love for you to share over at our weekly Wednesday Creative Crafts Linky Party
https://creativelybeth.com/creative-crafts-linky-party-9-join-in-the-fun/
Have a great week!
Creatively, Beth
Those club chairs are awesome! And that fire – perfection! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Thank you so much Kathleen!
You had me imagining curling up in that lovely plaid chair with a good book. But you had me dreaming with the photo beside the roaring fire with a bottle of Bailey’s! LOL Your lovely cozy spot is being featured this weekend at the Snickerdoodle party.