Do you have a bookshelf insert on your bookshelf? Do you know how it came to be? It's a fascinating story and one of modern history. It's the story of how a Japanese back alley bookshelf design began as the thought of one artist and is now on various book nooks around the world. Learn about it here.
Posted on December 20, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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It's a misconception that DIY book nook kits are for teens and adults. That's true for the 3D wooden puzzle kits. Kits for kids are like LEGO and can be interactive toys and bookshelf decor. Families can spend quality time together crafting personal bookshelf accessories with the right kits.
Posted on December 09, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Decorating bookshelves is no chore when you have 3D wooden puzzle kits to help. Working with a combo of DIY book nook kits, bookend kits, miniature dollhouses and mechanical models, you can design your bookshelves to tell a personalized story that's as good as ( if not better than) a photo album.
Posted on December 04, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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A little uplift with meaningful bookshelf accessories strengthens the emotional connection. Looking at it, you don’t just see stories to read between the pages. You remember experiences. It moves you, lifts your mood, and excites you to talk with inquisitive guests about your memorabilia.
Posted on May 13, 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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Once you’ve experienced the thrill of assembling a book nook kit, it’s not long until you’re looking at your next project. There’s something therapeutic and uplifting to see hundreds of tiny wood pieces come together to create a magnificent work of art that looks great between books on a bookshelf.
Posted on March 04, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Discover the puzzles small enough to be gorgeous bookshelf accessories! Tangrams, DIY book nook kits, mechanical puzzles, secret puzzle boxes and matchstick kits. Use any (or a variety) for a mental workout to relax your mind while hand-assembling authentic puzzles for total personalization.
Posted on March 03, 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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