Autumn has arrived, it's like someone has just flipped a switch. Gone are the long warm sunny days, hello to fresh mornings, autumn colours and cool dark evening. Just like the change happening outside I felt it was time to add some balance inside my home - with the addition of a cosy reading nook.
Reading has become one of my favourite ways to relax over the last few years, losing myself in a good book - nothing beats it for escapism. Recently I was asked if I would like to visit the new Wilko store in Shrewsbury, well as a Shropshire gal how could I resist. I love Shrewsbury and love Wilko and I knew they would be a great shop to create myself the perfect reading nook.
Adding some glamour to my bookshelf with some home accessories and stationery from Wilko Shrewsbury |
My Reading Nook Essentials...
- Books
- Cosy Throw
- Mood lighting
- Cushion
- Hot chocolate mug
- Scented candles
- Fairy lights
- Notebook
- Peg board
- Photo frame
- Bluetooth headphones
- Fluffy socks
- Sweeties
Goals planner notebook £3, geometric tea light holder £4, pencils £1 |
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cat mug £2.50, mini pastel notepad £1, set of 3 glass tea light holders £1, ceramic house lamp £15, pencils £1 |
There is no shortage of Wilko candles to choose from, perfect for creating not just a soft light the scented candles help to create a relaxing atmosphere too. Deciding on which scent to choose was probably the most time consuming part of shopping. Is it just me that likes smelling every candle and not being able to make a decision as I like so many!
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Waffle throw £10, Bluetooth headphones £9 |
Wilko Treasure Letter Board £6, Oil burner £3.50, glass tea light (set of 3) £1, candle in tin £3 |
Blue Fusion mug £2.50, winter wonderland fairy lights £6, hummingbird cushion £7, waffle throw £10 |
Here is a great styling tip...I needed something smaller than a tray to pop my notepad and sweets on, when I spotted a dinner plate with a lip on - I knew it would make the perfect charger. It works really well, I may pop back for the smaller side plate version to use on my dressing table in my bedroom.
mini pastel notepad £1, set of 3 glass tea light holders £1, ceramic house lamp £15 |
Picture the scene...snugly warm with my throw, hot chocolate and treats within reach and a good book in my hand. Relax and enjoy.
Wilko in Shrewsbury opened it's new store in Pride Hill Shopping Centre in July 2018, it also has a very convent entrance directly outside at Mardol. They have good selection of home ware, beauty, diy, children's toys, stationery and garden products along with season items. I have to say the staff had much fun wrapping up some of the more fragile purchases, lucky for me they had plenty of protective sheets of paper.
Disclosure: Big shout to Wilko Shrewsbury for helping me create my place to escape...my Reading Nook by providing me with a gift card, all items featured are Wilko own brand.
I have my reading nook but what key item would make it into your reading nook? Let me know in the comments below...
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