We've got a bit of a book sitch...
(sitch= short for situation.) We've got a lot of Children's books around here. There's the basket next to our bed, the basket next to Henrys bed, the books on the bookshelf, the books on the shelf in the closet. Usually at night when we are reading Henry stories, the books mysteriously seem to make their way onto the floor, rarely back to their home in the basket. 
Last week I decided to put the book madness to an end. I made a little book....um..cozy, if you will, made from canvas that goes under Henry's bed pillows and hangs down on each side. There are 2 generous pockets for lots of books, big and small. The letters were iron-on's that were a cinch to make. I was thinking this idea could work if you were to make a longer version that could hang on a wall, with grommets or something on the top that had 3 or 4 pockets on it...something to think about. My main goal before this baby comes is to get Henry's room done. It's quite pathetic at this point and consists only of a bed and train table. Nothing on the walls, no paint, zip. And a quilt. He desperately needs me to make him a cool quilt (although there's been no complaints about the floral duvet he's been sleeping under up until this point.)
We went to my Aunt's house for Easter and had a wonderful time. Dare I say, it was even a bit hot. Henry and Evan stripped down to their diapers and shirts and played on the grass with the hose which seemed to help. Easter in Boston (Brookline to be exact) was always fun because Brookline is primarily Jewish and all the local markets would carry this wonderful food for Passover. Several years ago I found a simple recipe for crushed Matzoh that was covered with chocolate and I think there were nuts involved. Anyway, late Saturday night I decided to make them, but didn't feel like digging out the recipe and after not being able to find it after a 30 second Google search, I decided to go for something else. Upon searching, I found this recipe from David Lebovitz.
I had first come across David last year when I participated in "Sugar High Friday"which he was hosting and was so thrilled to find him again. He's incredibly talented and has lots of wonderful recipes. I started these at about 11 p.m. on Saturday night and they came together rather quickly and were so easy. You actually couldn't tell that there was even a matzo cracker on the bottom. It tasted just like toffee with chocolate. I sprinkled the chocolate with a little bit of kosher salt and then decided to sprinkle some toasted coconut on top. I should have been more prepared and had the coconut pre-toasted because by the time I thought of it, the chocolate had already started to harden so the coconut had a hard time sticking, but it was good anyway. Definitely going to make again- would be good for Christmas, too.
Chris finally has a day off today so he's taken Henry to the 'Mommy & Me" movie and I'm working on pincushions that I'll have in the shop tomorrow (similar to these or there's more pic's on this post if you scroll down) . So I know that no one will care about this like we do, but Chris finally has his first television credit! We saw it last week after Monday's show. Thank goodness for TiVo, those credits go by so fast we surely would have missed it if we couldn't pause it. Very exciting (although Chris totally down-plays it.) But there he was, along with all the others, Story Assistant: Chris Moore. And in case your wondering what that is, or maybe you just don't care, but his job mainly consists of being paired up with a producer, the two of them are paired up with a dancer/celebrity (which usually changes everyday) and they film/record the daily dance rehearsals. What a crack up, huh? He's getting to know everyone very well, and just has nothing but great things to say about them. So if your watching the show tonight or Tuesday, don't blink- or you might miss it!!
xoxo
Hi! I came across your book cozy while searching for book storage ideas on Ohdeedoh. They had written about and I loved the idea.
I used it in a recent roundup of kids book storage on my blog, so it's over a year later and not forgotten about.
Just wanted to let you know in case you didn't want the image/links used. Thanks!
Posted by: Karen | April 18, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Looks like I'm not the only one who loves your book cozy! Hope you don't mind that I put a shout to ya on my new blog- yours is a new favorite of mine. :) Take it easy 'til that baby comes!
~Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | May 07, 2008 at 07:18 PM
ciao . I visit your blog. Very beautiful post and very beautiful job!!
this "take book" is delicious (and the ciocolates..mhhhhh)
ciao ciao
anna paola -< italy-
Posted by: annapaola | April 19, 2008 at 11:11 PM
they have a beautiful blog.
a their to work are beautiful
loves greet from germany
xo andy
Posted by: lavitadream | April 02, 2008 at 01:44 PM
Hey, I just discovered your sight and love the ideas and look. That READ book holder is just too cool! I am 34 weeks pregnant and got a real good laugh when reading the "fish eye lense" story with the picture of your belly. Oh, how I feel that way! I used to live in SoCal, now living in Williamsburg but longing for SoCal again. We're trying to get back. Anyway, great sight and nice to meetcha!
Posted by: jules | March 29, 2008 at 07:59 AM
I love the book cozy. I have to make one for my little guys big boy beds. How far does it go up under the pillow? Does it hang off the other side?
Posted by: Amy | March 27, 2008 at 06:07 AM
Cute cozy! And you've made me so happy: my son's room is still a work in progress, too. Not one thing on the walls. He's almost 3. Now I have the whole "When we move him into a bed..." thing acting as an extension; I plan to finally finish "the nursery" this summer. :)
Posted by: meg | March 27, 2008 at 05:37 AM
There are a lot of Jews in SoCal too, having just returned from the double bat mitzvah weekend where I think we were the only Christians in attendance. We haven't watched the show yet but I'll watch for him when we do. We're going to a seder in about a month and I think I now know what I'm bringing. Thanks for the tip.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | March 26, 2008 at 02:26 PM
I wanted to make one of those for my bed too. So So cute! You are a talented girly!
Posted by: Kathryn | March 26, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Morgan,
I need one of those book cozies. How did you keep it from falling to one side once it has books in it? You need to put those up on Etsy!
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah Babbel | March 25, 2008 at 09:24 PM
BRILLIANT!
Posted by: Megs | March 25, 2008 at 08:24 PM
ok love the book cozy... perfect idea/solution. always think of you when i get my weekly DWTS fix... wondering... is her hubby a camera man? or light man? how awesome for him! can i just say i am utterly in love with jason taylor? oh. my. lord.
take care girl.. hope you're feeling well....
Posted by: Shelley | March 25, 2008 at 07:50 PM
I'll take two of those book holders for queen size beds! ;)
Posted by: Vanessa Suzanne Zinke | March 25, 2008 at 07:28 PM
shhhhhhhhhh-- gray still sleeps with olivia's crib bedding. if he grows up a little on the, ummmm, "feminine side" it can 100% be blamed on me and my boy room decor procrastination. doh!
darling book holster, btw!
Posted by: Kim | March 25, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Hurray for Chis! We totally saw it last night. He's famous. Sorry we missed you guys when we were in LA. Disney Land sucked us in for too long. We'll try and catch you next time. Hugs.
Posted by: Julie | March 25, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Love that little book cozie :)
Posted by: Felicia | March 25, 2008 at 03:29 AM
I absolutely love the book cosy you made. It's so adorable and super practical.
Posted by: Marie | March 24, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Oh my, what a cute idea! This is definitely going in my "ideas that I robbed from other blogs that now I'm going to make myself" list.
Posted by: Kim | March 24, 2008 at 09:01 PM
I LOVE the book pocket. SO cute!
Posted by: Tara | March 24, 2008 at 07:39 PM
I love the book cozy. What a great idea.
Posted by: Kristine | March 24, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Hooray for the credit! Woohoo! I don't think it's trivial at all -- I'd want to tell everyone I knew. Go Chris!
Posted by: melanie | March 24, 2008 at 07:26 PM
Way to go, Chris! We are so excited. We knew you before you were famous, don't forget. We are watching at this very moment and will put it on slow-mo for the credits so we can see your name.
Love the idea for the books. My dad just made us a bookshelf because we had the same problem. At least they're reading!
Love you guys!!
Posted by: Kimberly and Jason | March 24, 2008 at 06:54 PM
i love the book cozy idea. it would be a great little christmas or birthday gift for nephews and nieces and i know that all my kids would love having one. i'm not much of a seamstress, but i just might try it. it doesn't seem like it involves too much stitching.
i can't wait to see henry's room when you're finished with it.
and i can't wait to try the matzoh toffee crunch stuff. looks fabulous.
Posted by: michal | March 24, 2008 at 03:23 PM
I saw Chris's name~! It did take me MANY rewinds to catch that moment...but I figured he MUST be on the credits because he has been working so Hard!
Posted by: Betsey | March 24, 2008 at 02:33 PM
So so cute! I love the patterned letters. I'm going to have to attempt to make one of those with my limited sewing skills.
Posted by: Alexis | March 24, 2008 at 01:34 PM