I found free furniture online and created my dream practical magic reading nook! One mans junk...

[@cnscot9189]

The thrifting God's always look down on you. Your reading corner is so cosy and homely. You are a ray of sunshine. x ❤

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Thank you very much, I do always find what I need 😊🍀🌸💕

[@neryshaynes9149]

Love watching you bring unwanted items to life. You certainly have a flair for interior and exterior design!

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Thank you very much, it’s some times hit and miss but Pinterest helps 😅🍀🌸💕

[@lucytansleythomas1140]

Brilliant video! It all looks so cool together! Enjoy x

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Thank you Lucy! 😊🍀🌸💕

[@chrisprpich3278]

Fantastic free items. Love the lamps you found at the thrift store. Love how you styled everything up. 😊🇨🇦

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Thank you very much Chris! 😊🍀🌸💕

[@suelazuliclarke1162]

Love your corner looks fab

[@kathyv3909]

Are you starting a new trend? Instead of Christmas villages on the table top it looks like you are starting a village scene but hanging on your walls. That would be really interesting to see. I love it all and always such a fun journey to watch your design process. Is three lamps too much? Absolutely not especially when acquired at a bargain. And it depends on what you're doing as to which lamp you will need. If you are in a quiet house relaxing in the chair alone (casting spells) you'll probably only want the little table lamp vs game knight, then turn them all on. I saw someone recently use a flat basket similar to what you purchased as a secondary picture frame. In one basket they placed one larger picture frame within the basket and hung it on the wall and the other basket they placed a bunch of tiny pictures, like a mini gallery wall within the basket and then hung the whole thing. It was very creative and came out nice.

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

I think you might be on to something, that sounds very cool to me! 🤔💡 Thank you for the tips and for tuning in! 😊🍀🌸💕

[@lynseypeters]

Absolutely great finds! All looks lovely and cosy 👏🤎

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Thanks so much Lynsey! 😊🍀🌸💕

[@elspethdurkin5598]

I would call it "cosy academical magic" style 🙂 Looks really good and a comfy cosy seat for one to read in -[ compared to the leather couches] Well done, And a wee table for your "margarita cocktail" too

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

You read my mind! 😅🍸🍾 and thank you! 😊🍀🌸💕

[@suzanneharper4877]

It was a lovely gesture to gift the eggs to the people donating the furniture.. I’m sure they appreciated it.. I love the picture frames you brought from the charity shop.. You could replace the pictures in the frames with photos of your family.. I love to see your vision come together. Well done!🎉😊❤

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Thank you Suzanne! 😊🍀🌸💕 they were indeed appreciative, I think I will do that from now on.

[@juanaolivera]

Love the reading nook, and what great finds! I would call the style “Practical Mel” ☺️ Can’t wait to see how you decorate outside. And I have to mention how picturesque your living room window is and the outside matches inside. Love it!

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Thank you! Practical Mel I like that! 😅 the views are insane aren’t they, pretty much every window in the house has lush green views, pinch me I’m dreaming!! 😍🍀🌸💕

[@maryhb1954]

In love with that little lamp. What a find! Marvelous job, as always. Love your videos!

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Thank you very much Mary!! 😊🍀🌸💕

[@lisapieper3598]

Fantastic free finds and nice styling!!

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Thank you Lisa! 😊🍀🌸💕

[@nspr8cio]

That was fun! Loved the end result.

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Thank you! 😊🍀🌸💕

[@LS-um3zq]

Your intro made me laugh! The kids are in school and you have a reason to live again! I've heard that a lamp in every corner of a room gives it a cozy ambiance. Your room looks very cozy and your reading corner especially so.

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

😂😂 the harsh reality of motherhood 🤷‍♀️ Thank you! I would love to add a little autumn garland with twinkle lights too, the more the merrier 💡😊🍀🌸💕

[@paulettereed5920]

I think the floorlamp would be better the other side of the chair away from the wall light ,love your enthusiasm with recycling preloved items enjoying your channel

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Thank you Paulette, thanks for tuning in! 😊🍀🌸💕

[@TrixieHobbitgaming]

Nice book choice, I liked the series quite a bit 👍

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Me too I’m really enjoying it, picked up the first book at random in a charity shop, first time reading this genre and lovin it! 😊🍀🌸💕

[@annetownsley6249]

It looks stunning I love your home it's exactly my style as well xxx

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Thank you very much Anne! 😊🍀🌸💕

[@sherridynpistorius4910]

I think the rack is really a quilt rack, at least here in USA .😊

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

🙈🙈🙈 you could be right! I’ve defo seen someone use it for towels but maybe they were being the creative one 😅🍀🌸💕

[@tracyplath863]

I love it! It's so cozy and warm, just right for upcoming Autumn weather. I'm a writer, so anything that encourages people to read is a-ok with me! 😉

[@pretendshoppingwithmelissa]

Thank you! I think I’m in need of a little autumn leaf garland with some twinkly lights and it’ll be bliss 👌🤩 I’m hoping it will up my reading game for sure 🤞