Skip the trial-and-error! Using the feedback of others, we've curated the top-rated DIY book nook kits from three of the most popular platforms. Some are beginner-friendly, and others are for experienced crafters looking for a quality kit to customize with 1:24 or 1:48 scale miniatures.
Posted on October 21, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Completing a DIY book nook kit is a proud moment and it's when you can finally display it on your bookshelf. Years from now, it can still look like new, but not with your TLC. In this post, we guide you through several book nook maintenance tips to ensure yours lasts as long as possible.
Posted on March 26, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Creating a cozy reading nook in a style that encourages you to use it is pivotal to developing a reading habit. Fantasy wall art can help spark the imagination and encourage you to use the space. Here, we explore five wall decor options for above and around bookshelves and bookcases.
Posted on March 14, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Discover the culturally rich practice of gift giving in Japan, get an intro to "Omiyage" (souvenir exchanges), plus learn about furoshiki - wrapping gifts in reusable cloths in an appropriate color for the occasion. A must-read for those with Japanese in-laws, friends, or business connections in Japan.
Posted on March 02, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Building, assembling, and customizing book nooks is a hobby and while it doesn't require much space, finding sufficient display places for multiple book nooks can become an issue. To ensure your book nooks can take pride of place on your shelves, it helps to buy book nooks with a theme in mind.
Posted on March 01, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Mini-home libraries can encourage off-screen time, inspire kids to read as a hobby, and create a tech-free zone for hobbycrafts. A space for learning and spending quality family time together. Discover the 7 practical steps you can take to design a family-friendly mini-home library.
Posted on February 29, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Once building book nook kits becomes a hobby, a common problem is where to display them. Here, we reveal 5 of the best locations to put these. If you do happen to accumulate a sizeable collection, tuck them away in storage cubes, then you can use them for quick bookshelf makeovers anytime you like.
Posted on February 14, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Here we list 7 creative ways to maximize the display space on and around your bookshelves. No need to pay extraordinary sums for bespoke display cases. Your bookshelf has plenty of space for a collection of miniatures. Learn how to make the most of the space you already have.
Posted on February 06, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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For those who aren't frequent flyers looking to find a gift for international travel lovers, it's hard to know what they they need that they don't already have. Here, we lay out some of the not-so thought of gifts that globetrotters LOVE! Practical, functional, and gifts that make the trips smoother.
Posted on February 05, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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February is the month of romance. The symbolic date is the same every year - Feb 14th. Greeting cards are customary, not necessarily best. In relationships, personalized gifts score bonus points! Here, we share some of the more personable Valentine's gifts with meaningful experiences behind them.
Posted on January 30, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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The best bookshelf decor pieces are those with a special meaning to you. Mementos and souvenirs are perfect. Mixed media collections are even better as they naturally create variations in height, width, and shape. The more variety you have, the more interesting a bookshelf display you can create. Need inspiration? Check this!
Posted on January 07, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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