Home Library Party !

A Book
by Adelaide Love

A book, I think, is very like

A little golden door

That takes me into places

Where I've never been before.

It leads me into fairyland

Or countries strange and far

And, best of all,

the golden door

Always stands ajar.

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Welcome, to the Home Library Party!

This idea came about when I remembered my dream of having my own reading room someday, where family and friends can escape into a quiet place and read, and be satisfied.

Now, let's celebrate, and have a tour, shall we?

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and visit other libraries by clicking on the links...

Jeanne:

Books have always been a most very important part of my life.I love to rest and relax and rejuvinate at bedtime with a great book. My Son's original paddington bear from England ever present as are flowers from the garden and a glorious cup of tea. It always makes for the most sweetest dreams. Books are a gift you can open again and again.

I read on the bed too... I write notes on little cards that I use as bookmarks. Jeanne and I have at least one book in common:

Some of us read outside. I do that when my son plays on the driveway. Cielo of The House in the Roses reads at her outdoor sanctuary, on her back porch, overlooking her garden. You will find her here in the spring through the fall, reading and taking in the gifts of literature, and nature. It's no wonder she's so filled! If you click on her picture below, you'll see what I mean.



About the flashing "Sit Long Read Much" picture: It was created by Cielo. Grab it!

Books are so important. They make great company. Books educate and inspire. Books give solace, bring people together, and sometimes, change our lives.

Meet Nola, of Alamo North:

" Come and see my library at Alamo North. There's nothing big and fancy; not even a bookcase (yet), but it's a warm and cozy place where I can snuggle up with my kitties and a good book. Drop by when you have a minute, I'll be waiting to see you! "

Patti of Dreams and Decor has a very interesting and creative way to use and display old books:

"The photo is of a little "table" I made from stacking up some encyclopedias my Mom was getting rid of (the ones we had when we were kids. ) Just enough room to set a drink and possibly….a book! "

What do you think?

Richie of Richies Inspirational Designs shows some amazing libraries at her space. When she's home, like a queen, she can feel like she's at a spa when she starts reading.

And here's a friend whom I thought of first, when this idea came to mind, because I very well remember where she reads. I could picture it in my mind.

Mary of Little Red House. Do you know that her father built the bookcase, and the entire house?

"The sofa is one of my favorite places to sit and read, especially on a sunny morning. Most of the books on these shelves belonged to my parents. I keep a lot of my decorating books under the end tables here, but we have a lot more books in our family room. We are definitely a reading family. :) "

Books bring people together - as parents read to their children, teachers to students, and as people gather in book discussions in person, or online! Families read together too. You might want to picture Laura's family read together here... She mentioned that her husband built the bookcase himself. I wouldn't do justice to it though if I told her story, so see and learn more at her place, Amongst The Oaks.

Last but not least, mine... what used to be an eye sore is now organized. I finally put this bookcase in order, and integrated it with the rest of the furniture in our great room, after 4 years of living in our home. The whole room isn't perfect, but it's the best it can be and that satisfies me.

Before and After (not much difference)

The lamps play a part.

And there's a little man in the house who reads, too. This is his reading corner and mine.

He made me go to the library and yes, read.

I can't believe I'm taking photographs of my books.

The baskets on top store my cd's, and the one in the middle tier holds my magazines.

Books, magazines, music, and movies.

hot tea, and a recliner.

Bliss!

(see that couch? the man of the house reads there)