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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Once you've caught the bug of assembling book nook kits, you'll want to know what the best book nook brands are. Many a kit is sold under multiple brand names. Some are exclusive, and others are blank for crafters to customize. Whatever you have in mind for your next build, find the suppliers here.
Posted on March 01, 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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When buying a gift, the last thing you want is to buy a knock-off. Cutebee is among the biggest manufacturers of DIY book nook kits and DIY bookends. Yet, multiple brands sell them. It makes you question the authenticity of brands. Here, we delve into Cutebee and list each of their official stores.
Posted on February 19, 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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Fans of books can spruce up their shelves with miniature library kits. Once assembled, they're decor accessories that sit snugly between books. Used as a bookshelf insert, these can be a visual cue to transport the mind into an imaginary literature world. Discover the various library styles here.
Posted on February 12, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Avid readers can brighten up displays with DIY bookshelf insert kits. The most budget-friendly are unbranded kits because multiple stores sell the same models. In this post, you'll find 11 budget DIY bookshelf insert kits with prices between $20 and $50, and available on at least 2 marketplaces.
Posted on February 11, 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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Want an easy way to keep your book displays looking fresh? Use kit-based bookshelf inserts. Rolife has 13 designs (currently). With that many, you can curate collections. Here, you'll find Rolife book nook kits grouped into collections that you can use for a rotational display year-round.
Posted on February 01, 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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