7.31.2009

Butterfly in the sky, I can go twice as high.

My shelter porn obsession started last year when Guav and I purchased our first home. I just couldn't get enough of all the blogs and magazines that I'd read for countless hours. Next week, it will be a year since we closed on our place, and I can proudly say we've gotten a pretty good amount of renovations and decorating done.

Something I've discovered through my blog and periodical perusings is that one of my favorite things to have in a home is a reading nook. At first, I didn't really think we'd have the space for it, but one day of furniture shuffling in our living room and dining area proved me wrong.


The vinyl records are selected favorites from our collection. I love the Old 97's. I haven't been able to find my favorite record of theirs on vinyl, but this one will do. The cover is pretty dope, I must say.

A few of them are Brixton's. Our baby shower invitation included little book plates that encouraged our guests to help build his library of books & records.

Our kid is going to listen to some really good music.




His Uncle Beggs gave him an unopened Dead Kennedys record that includes the infamous H.R. Geiger poster.

This is really only a fraction of his library so far. He got a ridiculous amount of books that he'll enjoy for many years as he grows to be an imaginative and well read boy. Well, we can only hope.

6 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    you can NEVER have enough books imo! i was just sitting reading with my 7 month old brother tonight and it blew my mind that he could already turn the page. he loves to look at the books and i have a lot of hope he'll be a book worm just like his dad and big sisters.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    I think inviting your friends and family to give Brixton a headstart on his library and music collection is a fantastic idea.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    I adore the whole concept of a reading nook. So glad you were able to create one in your place! I've always coveted the idea of a window seat for that express purpose. Maybe someday.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 6, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    I love Old 97's. My fav album is Too Far Too Care.

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  5. TamalamAugust 12, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    woo-hoo, my album made "The Wall"!!! love it- as always I'm amazed by your never-ending creativity/talent & constant inspiration! Brix is a lucky lil' dude:)

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  6. NInjabyniteAugust 12, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    I love the records on the wall. You guys are always so creative! I'm gonna have to read that Preggo Skinny Bitch when I'm pregnant.

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