What’s one series installment you’re excited f What’s one series installment you’re excited for this year? 📚
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After the dramatic ending of The Ballad of Never After, I’m counting down til the release of A Curse for True Love! 🦊 I need to know what happens next because I’m going absolutely nuts right now 😅
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I’m also so excited for Foxglove, The Brothers Hawthorne, This Cursed Light, and Threads of Power - a few series continuations that I just know are gonna be phenomenal! 🙌🏼
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Are any of these on your radar? 👀
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Do you plan to read romance books during Love Mont Do you plan to read romance books during Love Month? 🤎
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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in 📖 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
🎓 Begin Again by Emma Lord
📚 Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
🌻 In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
💕 Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? 🏴‍☠️

If I’m being totally truthful, I haven’t read that many of them BUT I just finished my reread of All the Stars and Teeth and was reminded how much I love it 😍 I need more books like this! 🌊

Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness ⚓️

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? 🧜🏼‍♀️

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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🤍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🤤 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫶🏼
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

It was absolutely wonderful to end 2022 with Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 😍 I don’t like to pick favorites when it comes to my top authors, but this adorable fake dating romance may very well be my favorite book by her! 🙌🏼

I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🤎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters 🥹 It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫶🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? 📖 Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? 🥰

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? 🐒

Honestly, it’s not very often that I finish a book in one day - either because I find myself too busy or I just can’t concentrate for such a long period of time 😅

BUT every once in a while, I have a weekend day where I can just fully sink into a story and enjoy it from start to finish without distractions 📖 That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful 🥰 I read it when it first came out, but this time, I really got to enjoy it in a new way - and I couldn’t put it down! 🙈 

If only I could have more days like that 😂 Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? ☀️

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Today is my third bookstaversary, friends! 🤎 I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this wonderful community and how it has impacted my life over the last three years 🥹
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As many of you know, I was a full-time fashion blogger for over five years and somewhere along the line, I found that I just didn't love it anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️ I wanted to find somewhere I could truly be myself and spend more time talking about fantasy novels, crisp autumn mornings, a great cup of coffee, and how to achieve the ultimate cozy lifestyle ☕️
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I joined bookstagram in 2020, thinking it would just be a fun little hobby to have on the side while I continued my fashionista hustle... and a year later, I rebranded EVERYTHING to The Espresso Edition 🙌🏼 I've made talking about books and coziness my full-time gig and I couldn't be happier about it 😍
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Thank you all for welcoming me to this wild and wonderful corner of the internet 🙈 Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! 📚
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This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors 🙈 The Dreamer Trilogy (the first of which is featured here) BLEW ME AWAY even though I just *sorta-kinda* liked The Raven Cycle 😱 But there I was, sobbing my eyes out at the end of Greywaren 😭 So freaking good! 🙌🏼

Typically I’m all about the OG series (like Shadow and Bone), but every once in a while, there’s a really great spin-off or continuation that I wind up just loving! 🤩 I’m excited to discover even more this year 🗓️

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Home, Lifestyle · March 16, 2022

Why You Should Have a Cozy Multipurpose Room

This post was originally published in the spring of 2021, when we were still living at our townhome. That is where the photos were taken. Since moving into our house, my room looks very different, but the photos have not been updated to reflect that. However, the wording in this post has been altered to express where I currently am in my life.

I don’t think I’d mind if I never left home again – as long as I got to curl up in my cozy multipurpose room.

For quite a while, I felt as though my office no longer suited my taste. It was stark white with accents of rose gold and pink. It had abstract art and the emphasis was on fashion. Ever since my blog’s transition to “cozy lifestyle” – and the pandemic (which has turned me into more of a homebody than I ever expected to become) – I realized that I needed a space that catered to those cozy desires.

I started scheming up some ideas and I originally wanted the theme to incorporate elements of blues and greens like the rest of my home. However, I quickly realized that I was much more drawn to neutrals and browns. These tones made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Not only that but if I wanted to take at-home photos for my blog or bookstagram, having these colors available to me in my primary space made things much easier.

I took to calling this particular multipurpose room in my old townhouse my “clofbrary” (closet + office + library). Of course, this is a bit of a goofy nickname that stemmed from the original title of “cloffice” (closet + office), but nonetheless, it has stuck and I think it quite suits the space. I’ll be sharing a little bit about each portion of this room and how it promotes a cozy lifestyle.


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At the end of my workday, you’ll find me in this armchair, wrapped up in the blanket, either scrolling through Instagram or reading a book.

At the time these photos were taken, I had only just begun to really collect books. I’ve been a proud frequenter of the library since I was a little girl and I don’t see that changing any time soon. You won’t catch me purchasing a book until I’ve already borrowed it from the library, read it, loved it, and I’m certain I’ll read it again. Because of that money-saving habit, my bookshelves in these photos are still pretty sparse (*update: I now have three bookshelves filled almost entirely)! My candles and knick-knacks fill up the empty spaces that do exist. Above the armchair, I added the most beautiful prints from 88 Prints – a shop I found through bookstagram that I absolutely adore! They offer the coziest art.


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armchair | floor lamp | throw blanket | cross-leg reader print | blanket reader print | stars hollow print | bookish love print | bookshelves | coffee mug | saucer | 8oz bookish candles (ESPRESSO10 for 10% off)

I didn’t want to fully erase the fashion part of my space, so this corner is made for outfit-planning, makeup trial-runs, and now… espresso-making.

I absolutely loved the cube shelves with the storage boxes and my espresso machine. I decided to make it my little home café corner. When I began working on this space, it was mid-quarantine and I was desperately missing the ability to work in a coffee shop. This gave me the chance to perfect my latte skills at home and the smell that permeated the room was absolutely phenomenal. I loved to brew myself a latte and cozy-up in this room with some coffeehouse jazz.


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printed area rug | similar floor mirror | clothing rack | twinkle lights | wooden hangers | 8-cube shelf | cube storage boxes | espresso machine | a world of books print | coffee coffee coffee print | letterboard | sheer white curtains

Last, but certainly not least – where all The Espresso Edition magic happens: the office.

This is where you’d find me for at least 8-12 hours on any given day. I created an inspirational (and caffeinated) gallery wall above my desk with the help of Desenio. I’ve now worked with them on three gallery walls in my home and I can’t recommend them enough! I love their wide selection of affordable prints and beautiful frames. Ever since this transformation, I had a stronger desire to spend time in this room and at my desk, resulting in higher productivity. Sometimes all it takes is a little redecorating!


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desk drawers | desk tabletop | desk chair | mini table lamp | artificial desk plant | phone/pen-holder || beige balance print + caffe latte print + calm handwriting print + dried daisies print + bold lines no1 print + coffee type print c/o Desenio | 8oz bookish candles (ESPRESSO10 for 10% off)

Do you have a multipurpose room in your home?


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Comments

  1. Helen Phillips says

    October 30, 2020 at 10:35 AM

    I would love to have a cozy multipurpose room, like what you’ve shown above! That gallery wall is gorgeous! Also P.S. I’m currently carving out a few hours today to start reading Midnight Sun! You totally influenced me to order it! 🙂 thanks!!

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    Helen

    https://styleinherited.com

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  2. Lizzie says

    October 30, 2020 at 12:09 PM

    I love your space! It’s so cute and cozy! Right now, the second bedroom serves as my office, closet, and music room (and whatever else I need it for lol)!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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  3. Rach says

    October 30, 2020 at 2:37 PM

    I love the idea of having a cozy space that serves so many purposes! Haha I live in a city so we definitely have lots of that in our home. But it is for sure convenient!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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  4. Tanvi Rastogi says

    October 31, 2020 at 3:20 PM

    I love your space. Everything looks so cohesive and cozy indeed. Lovely decor too.

    ❥ tanvii.com

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  5. Neely says

    November 1, 2020 at 10:36 AM

    I agree! I love having a cozy spot to relax in but my kids keep finding me! Haha!

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  6. Stephani says

    November 1, 2020 at 11:36 AM

    I wish I had space for a cozy multipurpose room! It looks so beautiful and functional!

    Xo, Steph

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  7. Jaimie Tucker says

    November 1, 2020 at 8:21 PM

    Love this concept! I called my multipurpose room my office, though it serves multiple functions and its a space I can call my own. xo Jaimie http://www.jaimietucker.com

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  8. Jennifer Prince says

    November 1, 2020 at 8:53 PM

    I tend to work from my bed all. the. time. I need to work on finding a different, cozy space in my house. Although, my kitties LOVE that I work from bed, so IDK. Ha! Your space is so cute. Love it!!

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  9. Greta says

    November 1, 2020 at 10:51 PM

    I wouldn’t want to leave this space either. It’s so cozy! I have a cloffice that I like to sit in and work or read.

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  10. Rebecca says

    November 1, 2020 at 11:21 PM

    I absolutely love what you have done with this room Steph! It is so you. I’ve slowly been transforming the spaces in my house and it feels so good.

    xx Rebecca // http://www.rebeccapiersol.me

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  11. Venus says

    November 2, 2020 at 12:32 AM

    Your room looks so chic, If mine look like that I wouln’t want to leave either. You reminded me that I need to redecorate my space.🙂

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  12. Sarah Lindner says

    November 2, 2020 at 6:22 AM

    The idea of this is always a work in progress for me because work ends up dominating,so still trying to find that cozy balance. I love what you’ve done with your space…inspiring! xoxo, Sarah

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  13. Caitlin says

    November 2, 2020 at 10:29 AM

    We don’t have the space for a multipurpose room right now but I often dream about one! If we finish our basement I may build myself a little under the stairs desk space b/c I currently don’t have anywhere to work now that my husband works from home. I love how cozy your room is and that you have both a reading area AND try on area. Total room goals!

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  14. Deborah says

    November 2, 2020 at 10:56 AM

    Your office is goals!! I love the vibe! We recently moved to a place with an office space. I share it with my husband but I think I may be able to convince him to decorate it with very similar vibes as yours!

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  15. Kristen says

    November 2, 2020 at 12:48 PM

    I love the idea of having a space just for oneself – to work and relax. Your office chair look so lovely! And I love the boots in your closet portion. (I love boots!) Our bookshelves are overflowing as a history major I have TONS of books. I wish I still had room for candles and the like.
    Thank you for sharing your room with us!

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  16. Naveen says

    November 2, 2020 at 1:29 PM

    This is goals!!! I think I might do something similar to my room, thanks for sharing!

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  17. Amanda says

    November 2, 2020 at 8:24 PM

    Oh man I wish we had the space to have a cozy little room like this! Trying to make that on our front porch

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  18. Sarah says

    November 2, 2020 at 9:10 PM

    I love this space! I am so drawn to cozy, inviting spaces, and they really are my reprieve from the daily grind. Thanks for putting links to where you got things!

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  19. Kileen says

    November 3, 2020 at 12:54 AM

    I love having a little cozy spot to relax and decompress. I could spend hours in my spot for sure!

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  20. Genesis says

    November 3, 2020 at 10:21 AM

    I love this! The little reading nook you have is so cozy! These are all such great suggestions for how to make the most of your space.

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  21. Laura Leigh says

    November 3, 2020 at 11:19 AM

    your space looks amazing and you’re too inspiring me to switch things up in my office. definitely love the idea of having a cozy space and making it more multipurpose. obsessed with all of your prints – they are perfection for your space and personality!

    xo Laura Leigh
    https://louellareese.com

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  22. Alyssa says

    November 3, 2020 at 1:13 PM

    I love all of your ideas! Your photos make me want to curl up with a good book and a cup of coffee. 🙂

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  23. Sarah Althouse says

    November 3, 2020 at 1:57 PM

    My sunroom is definitely multipurpose but I’m trying to make it more cozy. It’s our entryway, my office, and workout room in one.

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  24. Sarah Althouse says

    November 3, 2020 at 1:57 PM

    Cute! My sunroom is definitely multipurpose but I’m trying to make it more cozy. It’s our entryway, my office, and workout room in one.

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  25. Sarah Lennon says

    November 3, 2020 at 4:44 PM

    What a cozy nook! I love the monochrome, neutral look. I don’t blame you for never wanting to leave!

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  26. taylor says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:46 PM

    I LOVE this room! I’m currently looking at a new place to move and it has a second bedroom that I was thinking of transforming into a room exactly like this! Thanks for the inspo!

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  27. jenna says

    November 5, 2020 at 12:20 PM

    Ohh I just love this idea! I think it would be fabulous if I had a little nook like this in our dining room.

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  28. Linda says

    November 6, 2020 at 10:43 AM

    We have this tiny bedroom/nursery/sitting room area off our primary bedroom that has become my office/yoga studio since we’re all isolating at home. It’s such a hodgepodge of styles + things, it’s making my designer brain hurt. Enough is enough…this post lit my fire, so I just ordered a bunch of stuff to really turn it into my perfect multi-purpose space. Thanks for the inspo!

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  29. Yolanda says

    November 6, 2020 at 2:55 PM

    I WISH I could have a multi-purpose room like this! I don’t think I’d ever leave lol Absolutely love your style by the way 🙂 Super Hygge feeling!

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  30. amanda elizabeth - meet at the barre says

    November 6, 2020 at 3:16 PM

    Such a lovely space! It makes you feel cozy but also inspired. I am sure you get a lot accomplished there.

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  31. Kelly says

    November 6, 2020 at 4:55 PM

    I love your room! It’s perfect for this time of year. It looks so cozy!

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  32. Anita says

    December 8, 2020 at 12:54 AM

    Your multi purpose room is awesome and I love the colours, I’ll definitely want to have one someday.

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  33. Lizzie says

    January 27, 2021 at 11:48 AM

    This is perfect for you! I love the cozy feel – so refreshing and such a nice change from the norm! I especially love that chair 🙂 Looks like the perfect place to read a good book!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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  34. Allie Mackin says

    January 27, 2021 at 12:53 PM

    Oh WOW I WISH I had a cozy nook like this! Love your aesthetic. Great job with this.

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    http://www.allienyc.com

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  35. Lee says

    January 27, 2021 at 7:34 PM

    i love what youve done with this space! and the gallery wall above your desk is perfection!

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  36. Greta says

    January 28, 2021 at 11:48 PM

    Love the idea of an office library! It’s great to have a space that’s your own.

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  37. Stephani says

    January 29, 2021 at 1:33 AM

    I love your cozy space!! I have a cozy space in my living room if only my kids knew it was a cozy quiet area haha!

    Xo, Steph

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  38. Jennifer Prince says

    January 29, 2021 at 9:12 AM

    I love this! It’s kind of like having your own bedroom without sleeping away from your husband. Ha! It’s a nice way to have space just for you to retreat to. I kind of work from my room and don’t have a dedicated office space, but maybe I should work towards having one. Hmmm…spring project, maybe??

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  39. Deborah says

    January 29, 2021 at 11:54 AM

    If I had a room like this in my apartment, I don’t think I’d ever leave either! I love the color scheme, the decor, and the overall vibe! So cozy!

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  40. Julia says

    January 29, 2021 at 12:51 PM

    This room is so beautifully designed! You did an amazing job of making this a multi-purpose room that feels “right” for everything you want to do there – reading, styling… Love the fairy lights around the mirror. Will have to recreate this!

    Julia x
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  41. Jami E Fairleigh says

    January 29, 2021 at 6:34 PM

    Can I borrow your office for a few days? It looks so lovely! I absolutely agree- making a space you love to be in is critical to being able to do your best work. I love the art and books I have in my home office but I’m envious of how clean and uncluttered your space looks! Nice job.

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  42. Amanda says

    January 31, 2021 at 6:32 PM

    This space is SO perfect and suits you so well! I love the warmer brown and neutral tones… not to mention the coffee theme. Great job!

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  43. Darleen says

    January 31, 2021 at 11:43 PM

    I am loving this multipurpose space! You presented very cohesively and it works so well! Love all your artwork and gallery walls.

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  44. Merry Sari says

    February 1, 2021 at 5:32 AM

    I love your content and photos so much! And your ROOM is soooo COZY! Recently I visited a shop that sells many cozy things, I’m planning to buys some to decorate my dream room! Your photo giving me some ideas, thank you x

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  45. Gemma Cringles says

    February 12, 2021 at 10:34 AM

    I couldn’t agree more, my cosy room has become my office so it’s important to keep it somewhere that i still enjoy spending time and for different reasons.

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  46. Kate says

    March 3, 2021 at 2:04 PM

    This is just gorgeous! I have office envy, now 😀 Absolutely love the coffee, brown and caramel tones as they feel really relaxing as well as cosy. “Clofbury” is a cute name and suits it perfectly, haha!

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  47. Aria Grace says

    March 9, 2021 at 11:50 AM

    I am trying to make some changes in my space. Don’t know where to start! 🙁

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  48. Lauren says

    March 16, 2022 at 7:28 AM

    It look and sounds like a great place to relax and a space that is calming! Thank you for sharing how to create a cosy multipurpose room.

    Lauren – bournemouthgirl

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  49. Molly | Transatlantic Notes says

    March 16, 2022 at 11:06 AM

    Really lovely way to make good use of some space — I will have to see if I can do the same. Love it!

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  50. Sarah says

    March 16, 2022 at 1:33 PM

    Well, now I feel like I need to create a multi-purpose room in my home. Of course, I don’t quite know where I would be able to do it as all our rooms have their purposes and there’s not much I can do to change that. Though in a way, I suppose the home office does somewhat play this role, as its a home office, contains my husband’s library (two shelves), and is where the rabbit lives. However, if we ever end up moving, I will do my best to incorporate a multipurpose room in that house.

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  51. Cristina Rosano says

    March 16, 2022 at 3:50 PM

    Adding this to my must-have list when we move! I really love the idea of a cozy multi purpose room and I think the neutrals really work well in creating a nice and relaxing atmosphere! I really love how it looks now from your pictures on Instagram x

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  52. I'm All Booked Up says

    March 17, 2022 at 9:34 AM

    This room looks so great! I’d love to have the space for this.

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After the dramatic ending of The Ballad of Never After, I’m counting down til the release of A Curse for True Love! 🦊 I need to know what happens next because I’m going absolutely nuts right now 😅
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I’m also so excited for Foxglove, The Brothers Hawthorne, This Cursed Light, and Threads of Power - a few series continuations that I just know are gonna be phenomenal! 🙌🏼
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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in 📖 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
🎓 Begin Again by Emma Lord
📚 Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
🌻 In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
💕 Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? 🏴‍☠️

If I’m being totally truthful, I haven’t read that many of them BUT I just finished my reread of All the Stars and Teeth and was reminded how much I love it 😍 I need more books like this! 🌊

Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness ⚓️

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? 🧜🏼‍♀️

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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🤍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🤤 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫶🏼
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Did I go way too in-depth on this just because I love these characters and coffee a little too much? 🙈 Maybe I did, but it was fun 🤷🏻‍♀️
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

It was absolutely wonderful to end 2022 with Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 😍 I don’t like to pick favorites when it comes to my top authors, but this adorable fake dating romance may very well be my favorite book by her! 🙌🏼

I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🤎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters 🥹 It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫶🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? 📖 Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? 🥰

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? 🐒

Honestly, it’s not very often that I finish a book in one day - either because I find myself too busy or I just can’t concentrate for such a long period of time 😅

BUT every once in a while, I have a weekend day where I can just fully sink into a story and enjoy it from start to finish without distractions 📖 That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful 🥰 I read it when it first came out, but this time, I really got to enjoy it in a new way - and I couldn’t put it down! 🙈 

If only I could have more days like that 😂 Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? ☀️

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Today is my third bookstaversary, friends! 🤎 I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this wonderful community and how it has impacted my life over the last three years 🥹
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As many of you know, I was a full-time fashion blogger for over five years and somewhere along the line, I found that I just didn't love it anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️ I wanted to find somewhere I could truly be myself and spend more time talking about fantasy novels, crisp autumn mornings, a great cup of coffee, and how to achieve the ultimate cozy lifestyle ☕️
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I joined bookstagram in 2020, thinking it would just be a fun little hobby to have on the side while I continued my fashionista hustle... and a year later, I rebranded EVERYTHING to The Espresso Edition 🙌🏼 I've made talking about books and coziness my full-time gig and I couldn't be happier about it 😍
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Thank you all for welcoming me to this wild and wonderful corner of the internet 🙈 Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! 📚
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However, from my current reads, I would NOT take anyone from Jade Legacy (because you never know who might end up unaliving), I'd definitely take both Kell and Lila from A Darker Shade of Magic, I'm not entirely sure I'd enjoy coffee with Katniss from The Hunger Games (since she's not the most exciting conversationalist), but I'd absolutely love chatting it up with Alina from Shadow and Bone! 🙌🏼
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What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the originals? 📚

This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors 🙈 The Dreamer Trilogy (the first of which is featured here) BLEW ME AWAY even though I just *sorta-kinda* liked The Raven Cycle 😱 But there I was, sobbing my eyes out at the end of Greywaren 😭 So freaking good! 🙌🏼

Typically I’m all about the OG series (like Shadow and Bone), but every once in a while, there’s a really great spin-off or continuation that I wind up just loving! 🤩 I’m excited to discover even more this year 🗓️

Have you read The Dreamer Trilogy yet? 💭

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Crazy enough, my very favorite book of all time is a stand-alone fantasy 😱 If you don't listen to a single other book recommendation I have this year, that's fine, but *please* read Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer 🌲 It is absolute perfection! 🤌🏼
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Some of my other favorite stand-alone fantasy books:
🌿 THE NATURE OF WITCHES
✨ THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
🗝 THE STARLESS SEA (on audiobook)
💀 THE BONE HOUSES
🌙 WINTERWOOD
💔 HEARTLESS
🦉 WILD IS THE WITCH
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