What I discovered on my “Girls Weekend”

by Susan on November 12, 2008

in Bedrooms,Chit Chat,Decorating

***This is an updated post – I finally made my own nest (see further below)!

Some girlfriends and I flew to Greensboro, NC for a girl’s weekend (and it was my birthday). Of course, no girl’s weekend is complete without a trip to the spa! The Chakras Spa had a very clever “Nest” at the end of a hall for guests to relax and/or meditate in while between treatments.

They simply added a bed in front of the window, and draped fabulous silk fabric to create a private, cozy area. Lots of pillows and meditation books completed the nook. These pictures really don’t do it justice, but you get the basic idea.

Do you have a place in your home that could serve as a “Nest?” Even if you don’t have enough room for a bed, you could create a cozy corner with a favorite chair. With the crazy holiday schedules on the horizon, this is a great time to find your own happy place to unwind.

February 2009 Update! I finally got around to creating a Meditation Nest in my own home!  Ok, so it’s a kid-friendly version, but it works for me!

Kid-Friendly Meditation Nook

Here’s what it looked like before:

Nook Before

Gotta love a mom-cave, right?

***Updated the look of the nook – see it here!***

{ 13 comments… read them below or add one }

Michelle February 6, 2009 at 7:43 am

Good for you makes me want to grab a good book and get comfy!

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yourhomeonlybetter February 6, 2009 at 7:52 am

Thanks Michelle,

Now if only I can find the time! (Just heard my 3 yr old start to roam around in her room). :)

Susan

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Fifi Flowers February 6, 2009 at 10:58 am

Love all that colorful fabric! Very pretty!
ENJOY your day!
Fifi

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Amy February 6, 2009 at 11:20 am

Wow! I can relax in that while my boy play in this playroom nearby!!! Very creative!!! MMM…Maybe I can do in the basement…mmm…thank you for sharing!!

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yourhomeonlybetter February 6, 2009 at 11:48 am

Hi Fifi (love your name!), I wish I could have used the beautiful grown up fabrics for my nook…maybe one day!

Hey Amy – go for it! Would be great in a basement! Good luck multi-tasking!

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Melissa @ The Inspired Room February 6, 2009 at 5:47 pm

Love the nest!! Such a cozy and pretty spot.

Thanks for sharing it!

Happy weekend,
Melissa

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yourhomeonlybetter February 6, 2009 at 6:04 pm

Thanks Melissa…such a fun project. Thanks for another Beautiful Life Friday!

Susan

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Elizabeth February 7, 2009 at 5:13 pm

Wow, you did a really good job with that space. Also, I envy you your trip to Greensboro…I currently live in Utah, but we moved here from Chapel Hill. My mother and sister both attended UNC-G. We know the town well.

Godbless,
Elizabeth

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yourhomeonlybetter February 7, 2009 at 6:37 pm

Hi Elizabeth! Wow, you’re a long way from home! Glad you like the nook…I guess in a nook like that you can pretend you’re anywhere you want!

Thanks for commenting!

Susan

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Savory February 7, 2009 at 9:56 pm

Wow! That’s fantastic. I could curl up there and loll the day away. It
looks so peaceful.

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yourhomeonlybetter February 8, 2009 at 7:28 am

Thanks Savory! I wish I had done this sooner! Have a great (and peaceful) day!

Susan

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Bre February 9, 2009 at 1:35 pm

Love the mediation nest …awesome job .

Everyone needs something like this .

cheers,
Bre
http://chantillygrace.blogspot.com/

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Janet December 8, 2011 at 11:26 am

I absolutely love the multi-colored fabric you used. Where did you find such beautiful fabric?

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