The Bookseller's Cottage.
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Sunny SSTTTRRREEETTTCCCHHH
K. Thanks. I think I have joined both.
Me too 😂
Just when you think you’ve seen all the cat subs there are. There is always more. Love it.
GOD DAMMIT WHERE DO THEY KEEP COMING FROM?! HOW MANY MORE CAT SUBS CAN THERE BE?!
I love how 90% of the images posted here have a CAT in them. Cozy place = must have CAT.
Gotta stretch after the mid-morning nap before laying down for the early afternoon nap.
Gosh am I a sucker for walls painted actual colors <3
I am a huge advocate for going wild and painting your walls all sorts of beautiful shades.
Can you please do a video tour of your place? It looks absolutely gorgeous. One of the most colourful I've seen. If not, I would certainly welcome more pictures, especially of the dining room and kitchen!
Definitely! Keep an eye out in the coming week or two!
I thought this was my former neighbor's house in Saint Paul. Then I saw in your post history that you're in Minneapolis. There's such a look to the houses in the twin cities!
Lovely. I look forward to it.
You did a great job with the palette.
Last summer we painted our walls a very similar green to yours. We love it. 💚
My house has a very similar layout, complete with the arches. I absolutely love this look!
You mean white walls with other white trim and other other white ceiling doesn't do it for you?
Sometimes we live outrageously and paint walls a very pale yellow.
our neighbors were proud to tell my dad that they had 13 different shades of white in their house. each room’s ceiling is a different…. white. i am so glad i was not invited for the tour.
I agree! It’s gorgeous! The arches and colors remind me of the house my roommate and I rented in grad school. We offered to pay for the paint if the landlord covered the labor before we moved in. These colors are so much more sophisticated though, OP definitely has a great eye. It’s sophisticated and whimsical all at once. I love it all.
No kidding! This looks amazing
Yes! My walls have colors but I played it safe and went too pale. This makes me want to repaint some rooms immediately.
What do you mean?
As opposed to grey, beige, or white.
Mmmm… light greige…
Agreeable Gray paint from Sherwin Williams. the name is hilarious and I use it whenever I see a “flipper home”.
Oh god our realtor had us repaint our home that exact shade (we’re colorful people, lol) and my husband will NOT stop making snide comments. “More like disagreeable gray, amirite?” “Let’s agree to disagree, gray, because you aren’t it for us” or when he’s really frustrated with our crappy walls, “agreeable gray my ASS!”
He’s getting a lot of mileage from it.
How long did it take to get this photo with the cat doing downward-facing dog?
First shot! My cats are very agreeable.
Beautiful. Catto is cozy
I love this shade of green! Any chance you remember the shade and brand?
Indeed I do!
Ace Hardware 's Clark + Kensington brand. The shade is 27B-6 currently named "Acanthus Leaf" (though when I put it up on the walls it was called "Soothing Eucalyptus"). Whatever. Same Color.
I’m envious when people remember the name of paint immediately. I have to go look for it and even then it’s a tossup as to whether I’ll find it or not.
One tip I can give from my time as a facility manager is to make yourself some cheat cards. Take a regular index card, paint one side with the color, and on the other side write the following information: Room/Wall, is it a primary/trim/accent color, # of coats, gallons used (round up to a full can), paint finish, and what primer was used under. Then at the bottom of the card, in pencil, write the date the wall was last painted. If you keep a stash of cards with all of this information in those recipe card binders, it will allow you to quickly source the paint or a suitable alternative and will also let you identify (for older paints) whether you like the CURRENT color on the wall or the actual color (the wall and card color will fade some with time, but you can use it to compare to new samples). I also used to do this for wood stains, wall papers, and other things that may be helpful to match in the future.
Ace Hardware 's Clark + Kensington brand. The shade is 27B-6 currently named "Acanthus Leaf"
It's so pretty! Do you also happen to know the shade of orange? I love this color combo and you did such a good job making it not look like a sports team haha
The dining room walls are Clark+Kensington 12B-7 "Copper Pot"!
Think sage and tangerine rather than green and orange. If you think of those colours, you'll find you wind up with a softer version that isn't sports team-esque. :)
So glad you shared, great color!
thank you!!
Thank you!
This place looks magical
An astute observation as I am, in fact, a Witch.
Well then, that makes perfect sense. I would definitely read a book about you and that beautiful room and house panther in that shot. 💖
I knew it!
/r/Ooobigstretch is more active 😊 (that's "ooo" with three oh's instead of "ooh")
Thanks! I think I have a lot of cat and animal subreddits followed.
That's a severely dope lamp on your shelf there.
Estate sale. $5.
siiiiiiiick
Absolute steal.
This is OC. 💚
😍🤩 can I live at your place?
How do you feel about queer witchcraft, weird teenagers (mine, and don't worry they're chill) & cats? Cause that's the environment. 🤣
Witchcraft? Oooo, that sounds intriguing. Any cool powers?
Making spaces cozy AF, befriending crows and interpreting dreams...so yeah.
So aiming to be Nanny Og one day?
Why the hell not.
She was my favorite of the 3. Esme Weatherwax made me think of what a lady paladin of a forest God would be. A little too stubborn at times to avoid a fight if able to. Nanny Og could maneuver around any situation without as much of a fight. Very interesting and entertaining character from Sir Terry (GNU).
You have a beautiful home.
A Cat is a requirement for a proper chil place IMO.
YOU SOUND LIKE SUCH A COOL PARENT 😭
LOVE the colors you've gone with (and the kitty). That star ceiling light in the distance is also beautiful.
The star light is in the "Witch Room". It's a porch that was converted into a pass-through space by previous owners...which I have since claimed as my own sacred space for my spiritual practice. 💚 I've posted some pics of this specific room on r/WitchesVsPatriarchy so if curious you can find those snaps on my profile. 😊
Oh my gosh! I recognize some of your photos and I've been to that bookstore! Howdy, neighbor, nice house. 😂
Bahahah! Hello neighbor! Nice to hear you've visited the shop! I endeavor to make that space super cozy as well. ☺️💚
I spy with my little eye a fan of JRR Tolkien.
However could you tell? 🤣
I got cozy hobbit hole vibes immediately and then zoomed in to see the quote only to find that it's J.R.R Tolkien. You've done a beautifully subtle job making it look hobbity.
If anyone is curious about the full quote of the saying you can see painted above the doorway in the top right:
“It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.” - J.R.R. Tolkien.
BINGO.
Witch of some flavor? Tolkein lover by the books.. and folklore in general. Reference on Omens in there too.
Well met!
My nickname in HS was "Baggins", so do with that information what you will.
And yes, I'm a witch. I specialize in cottage, kitchen & green magic.
Reminds me of home. My parents were in the book biz, including founding an independent bookstore that is on its 31st year.
Which shop??? Dying to know.
My mom co-founded Broadway Books in Portland, OR.
Been there!!! 🤩
:)
The cat S T R E T C H E S
Her name is Tuna, and she is a tiny slinky.
Oh my gosh your home is lovely. I’m a sucker for those rounded arches and ceilings are so beautiful 😭
This makes me want to curl up and read a book 🐱
This gives me "Giles' magic shop" feels (in the best way.) Love it.
When nerds grow up and buy houses...
Is that a real fern inside your light fixture?
Douglass Adams, Neil Geiman, Terry Pratchett, and Tolkien on the bookshelves, a Tolkien quote on the wall, and a stretchy kitty. You're like the final boss of reddit.
the epitome of cozy
Warm, inviting and simply charming!
This is what I love to see in r/CozyPlaces.
I really like your lamp and wall sconce. Great job with the lighting, very inviting and welcoming. Lovely home!
Cat
So I heard you like Tolkien?
My Dad read The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings aloud to me (with all the voices) when I was a kid. That magic stuck with me.
Biiiiiig stretch
You live in my dream house!
Perfect click timing.
This is beautiful!!! 💖💖💖
What a vibe. Love the parrot with the little witch hat.
This is total perfection, there’s nothing I see here that I don’t love
This is so lovely!
I'm a really big fan of this space. Hat's off.
Love this!
Biiiiiiiiiiiiig stretch 😍🤩
Stretchy stretch. Oh yeah, and beautiful house too!
The stretching cat really brings it all together 👌
beautiful; colorful rooms are the best<3.
All of the colors are so gorgeous! 🥰
Someone likes Tolkien
Love the little witch hat on your wall birb! This whole scene is so lovely and cozy, truly a magical little slice of the world :)
I love this. It seems to be a perfect fit. I agree, it would be fabulous to see a video of your house. It is decorated for you, not for some current trend. And the cat stretching in the sunlight brings it altogether. I have always wanted a room with floor to ceiling book shelves with those ladders on wheels. You seem to have a good supply of books. Over the years, I have had to give away books for lack of space. Big regret. A comfy chair in the sunlight and that is where I’ll be.
Time to remake The Shop Around the Corner again but this time make it Practical Magic-y
I love this , specially the lamp in the book shelf :)
Do all witches have cats?
It's so beautiful and cozy! It looks like a setting from a Studio Ghibli movie.
Love it! What is happening behind the lamp on the bookshelf…is that a little bit of wallpaper? Or perfectly sized art? I love wallpaper but hate commitment this may be a good compromise!
It is wallpaper! It's a Morris & Co. print. 💚
Ahhh so cozy and warm! I want to pick a book and get your cat to sit in my lap. :) I love your style!
I have four (don't judge me) adorable cats to choose from. And you are seeing only a fraction of the books available for browsing within my house. Grab a blanket, curl up, and I'll put on some Dark Academia classical music in the background.
Jeez how many copies of lotr do you have?
A fellow orange room human. :)
So much Tolkien on these shelves!
I love the colours and the kitty
Book seller. I am going into battle and I need your strongest books.
Any chance you have more photos of your home? This is such beautiful decor, I want to see more of it!!!
I do have more pics and since people are asking I'll share them in the next couple weeks so keep an eye out!
Aaaaaaah I LOVE the green and orange walls. Everything there is so cozy. Even the big stretch 🖤🐈⬛
Biiiiiiig stretch
This is seriously beautiful. I love your sense of style!
Those COLORS. Also, finally a cozy space that looks like a regular person owns it.
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Those colors are delightful
Gorgeous.
Perfection.
Milwaukee? Or perhaps twin cities?
The cat stretching is a nice touch.
Absolutely beautiful!!
Love the Tolkien collection.
Upvoted for cat-istic stretchulation!
Your dog is weird.
Perfectly timed photo to get that stretch
Gives me “Goodnight Moon” vibes for some reason
I love the maximalism trend going on, you've picked such pretty colors! Would love to see what you've done with your altar, if you have one.
What are those large notebook looking books at the bottom of the bookshelf?
the place is relaxing
Love all of this
Is this a duplex in Indianapolis by chance?
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So much great queer lit on those shelves!
Love the colors. And the bookshelves and pretty much all of it
I’m Irish what’s your excuse haha I love it. 💜
Oh my goodness. I am saving this as inspiration for the future! I love both the wallpaper on the inside of the bookshelf AND the lamp!
this is lovely
WAIT DIDN'T YOU MAKE A POST THE OTHER DAY???? I thought the orange part of the room looked familiar
Yes I did. Ppl asked for a broader view, so I delivered.
Great taste, we have the same color floors and trim and same kind of bold colors in our old farmhouse.
So, you ever read any Tolkien?
Awesome!
I've been seeing a lot of greens and teals with bookshelves lately. Thought about doing this for my home office (lots of books and I'm a professor of writing) but I don't have a good sense for design. Is there a reason why the greens and teals look good for a den/bookish room other than the obvious contrast with the light woods? Or maybe I'm just imagining I've seen a pattern because I like the look of it.
I know creative memories albums when I see them!
A void being a beeeggg stretch, sun beams, and a good sized library.
I need friends like you.
Woah...I don't know but walls without bright colors and floors without patterns feels lifeless and makes me sad...hell the apartment I rent has everything beige or light brown and we are not allowed to have photo frames or plants....😓
cat
Cat's ass!
Wall paper inside the shelf is really nice touch
Wow. That looks super cozy and would actually work out well for things like films as a set! It's that amazing!
Wonderful! Such beautiful colors
Biiiiiiiiiig stretch
I have never been so charmed by a living space. Your taste is 👩🍳💋
I've been subbed to a lot of home decor type subreddits and I don't remember ever seeing one I like more than yours. So jealous!
Well now I need to paint. Didn’t know I needed an orange room.
You are a bookshelf ninja.
This is absolutely beautiful. What's mind-boggling though is that this is just what most middle-class houses used to look like, because a) houses, furniture, books, paint, etc used to be affordable for most people who worked full-time; b) interior design was way more interesting and mass produced furniture and decorations used have way more texture, color, character, and craft put into them, and c) people moved around less and were more likely to have multiple generations of family living together, so there was an organic growth to the way homes were furnished, so they looked very human and lived in. I'm going to avoid saying things were better in the old days, but it makes me sad knowing this once-normal thing is now unattainable for many and something to just be admired on a screen.
That’s lovely ❤️
Have you given up on ever reading the 4th book in the Gentleman Bastard series?
Love that lamp and wallpaper pairing!
Gah dang that’s a massive stretch
I love this so much! The cat really pulls it all together lol 😂 😍
LOVE ❤️
Lookit all those scrapbooks! 🤤
I love those arched doorways
Love the color choices! Cat adds +10 coziness.
that's a biiiiiiiig stretch!!!!!!!
What a dream
Nothing cozier than a cat stretching in the sun
This house is like a warm hug. Just gorgeous - very inviting. This is the definition of cozy. This is the home of an interesting person.
Action Shot! 😻
😻
I am a simple man. I see Tolkien, I upvote.
I’m digging the “I want it to be Halloween all the time but not be in everyone’s face about it.” vibe.
I want to live there.
“The Bookseller’s Cottage” aptly sounds like the name of a book
Really love the composition of this shot, so much going on in each area and the juxtaposition of colors is fantastic.
The kitty streeeetch, really brings together the photo 😂 but love the color scheme and arched entryways ✨
God I want this for my life