A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that we’re planning to move house soon.
For the first time we’ll have a place that we can officially call our own, and I’ve been getting carried away with my plans for the décor and all the beautiful things I want to own. That has to be the best part of moving: trying to create a home that reflects your personality and all the things you love. Plus the shopping!
Since I was at school, I’ve imagined a house with lines of poetry written on the walls and books piled up everywhere.
I’ve been lusting after fitted bookcases and comfy reading chairs, typographic posters and wordy wall art.
I’ve been imagining what my workspace will look like – excited that I’ll finally have enough space for my own desk! I’ve been whiling away the spare hours on Pinterest, searching for inspiration, or scrolling through Etsy for cute and quirky details to buy.
When I planned our wedding I drifted away into a world of vintage books and literary themed décor and I can sense our new house will go the same way.
There’s something about shelves full of books that I find comforting. When I’ve had a tough morning at work and I’m feeling fed up, I like to walk into town and go to the book shop. Wandering around the store, picking up books from the display tables and running my finger over the spines of the novels lining the shelves is therapeutic. It feels almost spiritual in the way it lifts my mood.
Having a home full of books, full of poetry and quotations, full of photographs, makes me feel like I’m surrounded by stories. I’ve brought the wider world inside my little house and everywhere I look there are endless possibilities and glimpses at life.
I only hope my decorating skills are up to the task of making my perfect home a reality.
Llinos says
I know what you mean about going into a bookshop and feeling comforted. I like the quiet and the reverence of the books! I can’t resist a good bookshop.
Also your plans for your home sound lovely. I can’t wait to get some book shelves up in my house so I can display my books in all their glory. My current book case is full!
Amy Lord says
My bookshelves are groaning under the weight of too many books, all piled up in front of each other so you can hardly see what’s there! A new bookshelf that fits everything will be amazing! Thanks for commenting 🙂
Jade @ Bits & Bobs says
Your perfect home sounds pretty amazing! I hope you are able to recreate all that you imagine – we can do anything we desire if we really put our minds to it.
🙂
Amy Lord says
Thanks Jade! It might not be Pinterest worthy, but I’m going to have fun being creative 🙂
Ruby @ Feed Me Books Now says
Your perfect home sounds, well, kinda perfect! My dream bookish home is fairly similar and I used to spend HOURS on Pinterest scrolling through book nooks and looking at gorgeous book prints. Also, having a proper desk space is the BEST thing. I used to not have room for a proper desk & then when I got one I swear my productivity just increased immediately.
Good luck with your bookish home – I hope it goes well!
Amy Lord says
Thanks Ruby, Pinterest is definitely giving me a lot of ideas for office/desk set ups!