Happy New Year, Ruth! I started collecting postcards from places I travel to several years ago, and then since I retired, I've been collecting bookmarks also. I've got quite a collection so far, and both are a lot easier to store than "nicknacks."
I have one of those carts (same teal blue) but I use it for cleaning supplies in my closet. Now I think I need another one for books. And cute book accessories!
Great post with lots of fun book accessories! Can I ask, do you use a book cart instead of bookshelves? If I have lots of bookshelves in my home, what would be the usefulness of a book cart? Thoughts?
I don't have any bookshelves, but if I did, I would think that a cart might not be as useful. I know people use it to keep books they want to read soon and journals and supplies if they journal. I don't read a lot of physical books, but on my carts I keep the books I want to read sooner rather than later. I also keep all my stickers and postcards and bookmarks that I'm collecting as I travel.
Thank you for this delightful and comprehensive guide to creating a cozy reading environment - your suggestions for bookish accessories, from the cute cart to the reading journals, have inspired me to make my reading space more intentional and joy-filled in 2025!
Such a great post! Thanks, Gayla - and happy new year!
Thanks, Rebecca! Happy New Year to you, too. :)
Happy New Year, Gayla! I love bookmarks and pick them up whenever we travel. A book tracker sounds like a good idea too!
Happy New Year, Ruth! I started collecting postcards from places I travel to several years ago, and then since I retired, I've been collecting bookmarks also. I've got quite a collection so far, and both are a lot easier to store than "nicknacks."
Love book carts so much! I have three teal ones just like the one in your picture from Michaels :-)
I have 2 book carts and I just might get another one, too. :)
my husband makes fun at me because i have a cozy cart to wheel everything. I feel vindicated!
One can never have too many carts! Thanks for reading.
Happy New Year, Gayla!!
Happy New Year, Patti!
I have one of those carts (same teal blue) but I use it for cleaning supplies in my closet. Now I think I need another one for books. And cute book accessories!
You definitely need another cart for books!
Oh, my wallet. =) I love all of these!
Thanks for reading, Stephanie!
What a fun post. Happy new year
Thanks for reading. Happy New Year!
Great post with lots of fun book accessories! Can I ask, do you use a book cart instead of bookshelves? If I have lots of bookshelves in my home, what would be the usefulness of a book cart? Thoughts?
I don't have any bookshelves, but if I did, I would think that a cart might not be as useful. I know people use it to keep books they want to read soon and journals and supplies if they journal. I don't read a lot of physical books, but on my carts I keep the books I want to read sooner rather than later. I also keep all my stickers and postcards and bookmarks that I'm collecting as I travel.
great advice!
Thanks for reading!
Thank you for this delightful and comprehensive guide to creating a cozy reading environment - your suggestions for bookish accessories, from the cute cart to the reading journals, have inspired me to make my reading space more intentional and joy-filled in 2025!
Awe, that make me smile to read it! Thanks for reading.
A gem that I am late to discover
Better late than never, lol
Consider us "carted" <3
Gayla, there's so much fun stuff and great ideas here. Thank you for this gift!
Thanks for reading, Linda!
Loooove those stickers!