A Window Seat Of My Own
You know how I love window seats? Well, this weekend I finally did something about it.
I got this trunk a while back on sale at Nordstrom. (Their home department in the Seattle store is tiny but always has great stuff! I never leave without buying something.)  This past weekend I wedged it into a nook in the bedroom and voilà , a window seat of my own:
In the trunk, I keep all the pillows that are not currently being used. It’s stuffed so full, the lid barely wants to stay down(!)
I never hung out in this spot before but now I just love it. It’s my new place to write in my journal or just veg out and gaze out at the trees which I managed to do a little of this weekend. How was your weekend?
(Photos: alek)
great idea! I wish I had a window in my house that I could do that to! Hope your having a great day! = )
A brilliant use of a previously overlooked space – very clever Alek. xx
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Oj, I just love window seats! It's definitely a must for our next house. Love what you did to yours!
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I too love window seats and find they are a great place to sit and make a phone call, especially to your mother so she can have your undivided attention.
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Very nice! Is there a roman blind to add to the effect at night?
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what a perfect fit? did you have your measuring tape with you or was your eagle eye enough?
i have to stop amassing cushions …. ..'what does a person have to do to sit down here"? and my son said "stop making cushions" it seems we've more cushions than couch.
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This is such sweet little space. I love it! Great job!
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Great idea!!!!! Love it!
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perfect!! love your new window seat!! I need a storage chest like that… have been looking with now luck.
xx
callie
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This is brilliant! Absolutely love it to pieces!
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What a lucky find-it fits perfectly!
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very nice window seat. i'm sure it's a very nice space to get renewed energy.
i love the zebra pattern.
my weekend was actually catch up with the blog world…
lkisskiss
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looks fabulous!!!
i never knew nordi's had a home store. guess we don't have one round these parts.
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You and I obviously need to do a pillow swap! I am so overstuffed it's ridiculous, and I still want MORE.
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I love window seats. The nature of our house (i.e. small, Victorian and small) doesn't allow for them, but I sit at my dining table in our front window in the morning as I write on Passementerie (and read From the Right Bank!) and catch my neighbours nonchalantly glancing in our window as they pass.. I don't have curtains in any of my windows, so as to allow the full light to come in.
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very nice! i especially like that (sparkly?) toss pillow.
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Thanks, everyone!
Jennifer: It would make a good spot for phone calls. My mom would especially like it if I weren't distracted during our calls.
mise: We have the same blinds there as in the rest of the house but maybe I should think about sprucing it up?
elaine: It was pure dumb luck! Yes, the pillow situation in our house is completely out of control too.
erin: It's an illness. I can't stop either.
Passmenterie: I would be one of those neighbors – I can't help looking into windows!
Down and Out: It IS! It's sequins and I'm totally in love with it.
I love it! It's perfect
and the pillows are lovely
I'm obsessed with pillows…
Eeeeeeek! It's zebra! I love it. What a great job.
Great job Alek! Love the sparkly pillow too. Plus it looks like it was a beautiful sunny day in Seattle!
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Oh I love it. You actually created a seat where none was there. And look at that lovely treehousy view. You clever clever girl. Love the spangly cushions too. xoxo
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Alek, I'm going to snag this idea – brilliant!
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Fabulous. I love it!
What a perfect spot – and so great that now you use it. I love re-discovering (especially under-utilized) places in our own homes… Great idea!
-maria
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What a perfect place to curl up and read- love the zebra
That's so ingenious, I wish I had somewhere for a window seat
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I love window seats, too, and in fact a big reason I picked the floor plan I did for the new house was that it had several (one in the master and one in an upstairs' bedroom). Of course, I still haven't gotten around to DOING anything with them yet….
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What a wonderful idea and so simple. Window seats are such a 'comfort' spot & no calories
What a great idea. It looks beautiful and comfy!
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Aw, what a lovely idea! Lucky it fits so perfectly too!
Hi Alek –
Thanks bunches for visiting GirlWhimsy, and most of all, for becoming a follower! What a compliment for a beginning blogger! I love your blog and will now add you to my list of "whimsical blog love". Please stop back again, soon.
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GREAT idea. You got style, flair, and you didn't have to hire a carpenter!
Love the trunk and it looks like it was made for that nook! Thanks for checking out my blog, love finding new readers and I can't wait to see what else I find on yours
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Great job! I wish that we had some interior stuff at the Nordstrom here…. Love window seats as well. And this one turned out great!
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very nice! love it!
and thanks so much for your comment today. and i bet seeing mt. rainier on those clear days is stunning!
Excellent use of the space! How fun to have a new cozy little nook. Thanks for stopping by…
pk @ Room Remix
Mmmm – one can enjoy many a good book by a window seat..:-) I especially enjoy reading Pooh & Eeyore with my little ones..:) Perhaps in the future I can cover it with something more sophisticated and read books with less pictures..
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Yay! I love window seats too and so happy that you’ve managed to create one! I’ve never thought about making one and now you’ve got me thinking…..
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You clever girl Alek – I love this! However in my case the ADHD gene would kick in & there would be little reading or journalling, but lots of gazing out the window & being nosey!
Millie ^_^
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Hi Alek! It turned out really nice! It is the perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying the view. Have a nice day, Monika
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I love it! I've spent many quality hours reading in window nooks. What a blissful little spot
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Alek, I can so picture you in that nook thinking about your next (always) fab post! (I might just need to go furniture hunting w. you!) Monika.
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