“My dog, Ruby, sleeps on the kitchen table because it’s the only place she can see my car pull up in the driveway,” says Elizabeth of Charlottesville, Virginia. “My neighbors tell me they look for Ruby in their window every time they pass by. This act of devotion brings me great joy.” Below, eight Cup of Jo readers share their cozy spots…
“We are an art-loving family and have always struggled with how to display as many things as possible. This IKEA shelf was a game changer! The couch was in the family room where I grew up and is over 40 years old, and was used by my mother through her 3 pregnancies. It was so special to have my pregnancy naps here before welcoming my son last October.” – Meredith, Tampa, FL
“We live in a 150-year-old house, but our top-floor guest room has become our favorite hideaway. The ceilings are low, everything is smeared in white and pale blue, and the furniture is from my childhood bedroom. The nostalgia makes me feel like I’m back home for the afternoon. My kids love snuggling up in the nook or reading on rainy days, and we’ve named the place Tippy Top B&B.” — Heather, Macon, GA
“All three of my puppies nap on this couch. I love curling up with them and reading a book after a long day at work.” — Shay, Nashville, TN
“I put a lot of thought into making my home cozy. I added window seats, books, artwork, blankets, pillows, and even a disco ball (thanks to CoJ for many of these ideas and resources!). Nothing makes me happier than when my friends tell me how cozy it is.” — Megan, Portland, Oregon
“I always dreamed of a dining nook with a bench, and last year I made it a reality! It’s now a place where my two kids get out of bed to have breakfast, a place to talk about the best and worst things that happened to them over dinner, and a place for our amazingly well-attended dinner parties.” — Tess, Perth, Australia
“My favorite place is the sunroom. It’s magical watching the seasons change, especially the huge old trees that breathe with the weather. There’s nothing like sipping your morning coffee there and watching the world wake up.” — Kimberly, Portland, Oregon
“I bought this postcard rack at a flea market and filled it with old postcards from my parents, friends, and other family members. They’ve all been on vacation or to museums, so the messages are all happy. Whenever I’m feeling down, I turn the rack and read the postcards. I know someone was thinking of me in that moment. It’s so uplifting.” — Nina, Fort Collins, Colorado
“After moving every year since 2018, this winter I finally found a place that was safe and forever my own. One afternoon, I found my 8-year-old dog, Twyla, sunning herself on a piece of second-hand furniture that’s been remixed many times in many apartments. In that moment, I think we both shared the same thought: ‘Ah, my friend. We’re home.'” — Kelsey, Providence, RI
Thank you everyone! We love you all so much.
P.S.: Many readers have shared their favorite corners, and one reader’s husband created an introvert corner for her.
(Photo of Meredith is by Katelyn Rose Photography.)
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