If you are a book lover like us, you know how amazing reading books can be. Books can whisk you away to different worlds, ignite your creativity, and enrich your mind. But sometimes, reading can also be hard, especially if you have to deal with distractions, noise, or discomfort. That’s why we are excited to share with you how to create a cozy reading nook where you can cozy up with a good book and a cup of tea, and enjoy some quality me-time.
One of the essential items for a reading nook is a weighted blanket. You may have heard of weighted blankets before, or maybe you even own one. They are therapeutic blankets that weigh between 5 and 30 pounds, and they are designed to provide comforting pressure to your body, similar to what you might experience during a massage or while cuddling up with a loved one.
Benefits of Homely Blankie
Weighted blankets have many potential benefits for all kinds of readers, especially those who experience stress, anxiety, insomnia, or certain medical conditions. Some of the benefits of weighted blankets include:
Calming a restless body
Improving sleep troubles
Increasing serotonin levels
Increasing oxytocin levels
Improving quality of sleep
The pressure from the weighted blanket mimics a therapeutic technique called deep pressure stimulation or pressure therapy, which is believed to relax the nervous system and enhance the positive feelings of security. It also stimulates the production of serotonin and melatonin, neurotransmitters that help regulate mood and sleep.1 At the same time, the pressure also appears to reduce the stress hormone cortisol.
Homely Blankie for your Nook
Here are some tips:
Choose a weight that is about 10% of your body weight. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, you may want to get a 15-pound blanket. This will ensure that the blanket is not too heavy or too light for you.
Choose a fabric that is comfortable and breathable. Our fabric is 100% jersey-knit polyester and the filling is 100% recycled materials which is good for the environment and very safe to use.
Choose a color or pattern that matches your reading nook’s theme or mood. We offer aesthetic colour that would blend in any theme you have. You can choose from Oatmeal, Galaxy Blue, and Light Grey.
Choose a size that fits your bed or couch. You may want to get a full-size blanket if you’re reading on a single bed or a sofa, or if you just want to cover your lap or shoulders. Our blankie is perfect for you!
Homely Hugger for your Nook
Another essential item for reading nook is some pillows. Our Homely Hugger can add comfort, support, and style to your reading space. You can use these pillows to prop up your head, neck, back, or legs while you read. You can also use them to create a cozy nest or fort around you.
Here are some tips on how to choose pillows for your reading nook:
Choose pillows that are soft and fluffy. You may want to avoid pillows that are too firm or too flat, as they may cause neck strain or discomfort. Our hugger is lightweight, chunky, and very soft which is very perfect for your reading time. The knitted design of the hugger adds aesthetic and inviting stye.
Choose pillows that match or complement your weighted blanket. You may want to use the same colour as your blanket, or mix and match different colours it’s all up to you! We guarantee our colours can match any style you want! If you want to mix and match, we have a wonderful offer for you, our Homely Duo, where you can get discounts for your partnered Homely comforts!
Styling
Now that you have your weighted blanket and pillows ready, you can set up your reading nook in any corner of your home. You may want to choose a spot that is quiet, cozy, and well-lit. You can also add some other items to make your reading nook more inviting, such as:
A bookshelf or a basket to store your books
A lamp or a candle to provide some ambient light
A table or a tray to hold your snacks and drinks
A plant or a flower to add some freshness and color
A speaker or a headphone to play some relaxing music or audiobooks
Once you have everything in place, you can enjoy your cozy reading nook with your Homely Blankie and Homely Hugger. You can snuggle up under the blanket, surround yourself with the pillows, and dive into your favorite book. You can also use your reading nook as a place to meditate, journal, nap, or just relax.
I hope this blog post has inspired you to create your own cozy reading nook with a weighted blanket and pillows. If you do, please share your photos and stories with me in the comments below. I would love to see how you make your reading nook your own. Happy reading! 📚 Reference: 1. Alescia Ford-Lanza MS OTR/L, ATP May 25, 2019 https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/deep-pressure-therapy
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