A Book
by Adelaide Love
A book, I think, is very like
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.
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! "
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)
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.
Books, magazines, music, and movies.
Bliss!
