I have always loved reading a good book but it is definitely one of those activities that I have done less and less of over the years as time becomes harder to find. I’ve never been really good at just reading a chapter or two per night – I kind of get obsessed with my books and can’t seem to put them down until they are finished. But recently I have started to get back into reading more {in a “less obsessed” way!} and try to find at least half an hour each day to enjoy some quiet time with my books.
I like to keep any current books that I am reading {and those that I plan on reading in the near future} beside my bed as that is where I do most of my reading. I had an old wicker basket that I was using for this prior to re-doing our master bedroom. It didn’t really fit in so well though once the room was completed.
So…I ended up painting it white with some of my left over DIY chalk paint.
It was still missing something though and I finally added this little chalkboard sign to it.
I just took a scrap piece of wood, spray painted it with some chalk paint when I was doing the boys’ Lego table, and drilled a couple of little holes.
I then just attached it with some baker’s twine. Because everything seems to be better with twine.
So now I am looking for some more books to fill it with. Any great recommendations for me? We are heading away this weekend so I would love to bring something new along.
Enjoy your day!
I linked up with Gluesticks, Uncommon, Home Stories A to Z, Thrifty Decor Chick, CRAFT, Chic on a Shoestring, Skip To My Lou, The DIY Showoff, Positively Splendid, I Heart Naptime, Tatertots and Jello, The Shabby Nest, Tidy Mom, At the Picket Fence, Delightful Order, The 36th Avenue, Lil Luna, Savvy Southern Style, Today’s Creative Blog, Not Just a Housewife, Under the Table and Dreaming, Craft-O-Maniac, Be Different Act Normal, Funky Junk Interiors, 30 Handmade Days, Stone Gable, Liz Marie Blog, and Shabby Creek Cottage.
I love the basket! As a Language Arts teacher my house tends to get taken over by books, most of which are teen lit. Now I’m thinking a couple baskets in a couple rooms could be the solution. As for suggestions, have you read Still Alice or Sarah’s Key? Those are two recent reads that I really enjoyed.
I love this idea too. I read every night before I sleep. It relaxes me and clears my mind. I have done this for a long as I can remember. Sometimes I am reading more than one book so I would love to keep several by my bed. Thanks.
I just finished ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’by Garth Stein. It was recommended to me and it did not disappoint. It’s a lovely story told from the viewpoint of a dog, filled with inspiration and hope. Sarah’s Key, as mentioned, is also great!
I’m the same way with my books – IF I get a chance to read I get really into it and don’t want to put the book down. I love what you did with the basket.
This is a great idea for a book basket. I can use all the tips I can get for keeping my books more organized and less cluttered! Thank you for sharing this great basket with us.
I need to amke a book basket for my girls’ room! great idea!
I adore your book basket Jenn! And let’s talk about that yummy stool!
I would love if you came by to link up to my party happening now!
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
Such a great idea!
I love it! I was just thinking of ideas for storing my daughters books other than a bookshelf and this is perfect! The chalkboard sign on it really adds a beautiful touch!
so cute!! Jenn pop over and sign up for my giveaway!! Cheers!
love this! would love to have you share over at our party!
http://baked-inthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/08/made-it-by-monday-link-party_14.html
I read constantly and I have a basket that could use a paint job and I love the idea of adding the chalkboard sign, thanks for mentioning it!
I have lots of book suggestions if you are interested, but I am posting my comment during the weekend you are away so I won’t bore you with them here!
I love that book basket too…but that stool really caught my eye! I have two of them and I really never thought about painting them…until now!
Cute book basket and the stool is such a cute color!
I love the colour of the stool and your book basket is fabulous!
I have a basket beside my bed too, but it holds mostly magazines…I am such a magazine junkie! Love the tag! Angie xo
Very nice, I really need to do this for my room. I do the same thing with books. Even though I do have a kindle, I still have a nice pile by my side of the bed. By the way that bar stool is really cute as well.
visiting from the craft-o-maniac!
This comment has been removed by the author.
So charming!! I love your book basket!! Stopping by from atpf- you are welcome to come over and share at Feathered Nest Friday at my blog too if you would like! 🙂
Love the basket idea and the cute little sign! I have a basket for my daughter’s library books, but would love to do this for myself and my son, too! 🙂
I love this idea. Such a cute little place to store books- and it looks perfect in your gorgeous bedroom.
Oh how cute 🙂