“Our canine, Ruby, lies on the kitchen desk as a result of it’s the one spot the place she will see my automobile pulling into the driveway,” says Elizabeth from Charlottesville, Virginia. “Our neighbors say they at all times search for her within the window after they stroll by. This act of devotion brings me a lot pleasure.” Beneath, eight extra Cup of Jo readers share their cozy corners…
“We’re an art-loving household and have at all times struggled with learn how to show as a lot as doable. These IKEA cabinets have been a recreation changer! And the sofa was in my household room rising up — it’s greater than 40 years outdated and noticed my mother by means of all three of her pregnancies. It was so particular to take my very own being pregnant naps right here earlier than we welcomed our son final October.” — Meredith, Tampa, Florida
“We stay in a 150-year-old house, and the visitor room on our high ground has change into a favourite retreat. The ceilings are low, every thing is bathed in white and pale blue, and the furnishings is from my childhood bed room. Being wrapped in that nostalgia makes a day there really feel like coming house. My children love having sleepovers or wet studying days within the nook, and so they’ve named it the ‘tippy high B&B.’” — Heather, Macon, Georgia
“All three of my pups nap on this sofa, and I really like cozying up with them with a great guide after a protracted day of labor.” — Shay, Nashville, Tennessee
“I put plenty of thought into making my house really feel inviting, and I’ve added window seats, books, paintings, blankets, pillows, and even a disco ball (due to CoJ for a lot of of those concepts and sources!). Nothing makes me happier than when my buddies inform me how cozy it feels.” — Megan, Portland, Oregon
“I at all times dreamed of a eating nook with a built-in bench, and final yr I made it occur! Now it’s the place my two children have breakfast after rolling off the bed, the place we discuss one of the best and worst bits of our days over dinner, and the place a shocking variety of folks smoosh in for dinner events.” — Tess, Perth, Australia
“My favourite spot is our sunroom. There’s one thing magical about watching the seasons change, particularly our big outdated tree that breathes with the climate. Nothing beats sipping my morning espresso there, watching the world get up.” — Kimberly, Portland, Oregon
“I purchased this postcard rack from the flea market and crammed it with outdated postcards from my dad and mom, buddies, and different members of the family. All of the messages are completely happy, since individuals are touring or exploring museums. Each time I really feel down, I spin the rack and skim the postcards. I’m reminded that in that second, somebody was interested by me. It cheers me to no finish.” — Nina, Fort Collins, Colorado
“I’ve moved annually since 2018, however this previous winter I landed someplace that’s protected and mine for so long as I would like. One afternoon, I caught my eight-year-old canine, Twyla, having fun with the sunshine on thrifted furnishings that’s been remixed so many instances in so many flats. I believe in that second, we each shared the identical thought, ‘Yeaaaah, buddy, we’re house.’” — Kelsey, Windfall, Rhode Island
Thanks, everybody! We love you a lot.
P.S. Extra readers share favourite corners and one reader’s husband constructed her an introvert nook.
(Photograph of Meredith by Katelyn Rose Pictures.)