If you do not know about the Oberon covers for the nook, you are missing out. Oberon Design is small company located in Santa Rosa, CA. All their leather products are hand crafted right in their shop. I first heard about Oberon when I got my Kindle. I never bought one for the Kindle, but I lusted over it for some time. While the covers are not inexpensive, the quality they bring is well worth the cost. When I got my nook, I knew I must have one. So for my birthday, my hubby ordered me just the one I wanted, Dragonfly Pond.
My cover arrived today. It was shipped in a priority box, and when I pulled it out, it was wrapped in a very simple, yet very pretty, brown paper. A free charm was also included.
The brown paper unwrapped …
to reveal a beautiful leather cover.
Inside the cover, was an “Owner Manual” …
Leather care instructions …
And some information on the company with extra elastics in case one breaks.
The interior has a pocket and a wool strip to protect the screen on one side. On the other side it has straps to hold the nook in. (The inside is black, even though this picture looks more brown.)
There are plastic inserts in each pocket, which help with stability, though you could take them out easily if you wanted to.
The design I chose doesn’t go across the whole cover, but the back is still nice looking.
The design on the front has great texture.
The nook fits perfectly inside.
And even has a nice profile when shut.
The cover folds back nicely without any cracking.
The straps do not cover any of the holes at the bottom.
Now for something fun.
If you are careful, you can open up one of the pockets and see where the metal ends are for the strap that wraps around the button to keep the cover clsoed.
If you poke one of the metal ends up (put your hand in the pocket, and carefully guide it up).
The strap will come off and you can add your charm to it.
Carefully poke the metal piece back down, and now you have an easier way to get the elastic off the button when opening your cover.
I love my new cover, it’s exactly what I needed for my nook. Be sure to check out all the other styles people are buying over at the boards.
Here are just two of the designs other members have gotten:
Cheers!
Rachel
22/01/2010 at 10:27 pm Permalink
That cover is a real work of art! I hope your post directs others to that amazing artist, very impressive. Enjoy!
31/01/2010 at 4:27 pm Permalink
Hey Rachel,
Thanks for your lovely pics. I also ordered an Oberon. I ordered Roof of heaven in the blue and cannot wait to get it!! I am not good w/picture posting but I know I will love it. I love the original Kate Spade I bought to go w/Nookling and that was 75. w/the $10 gift cert BN gave. So I feel $85. is not too much to spend on a quality leather product made in the USA!!!
Lynne
31/01/2010 at 5:00 pm Permalink
Oh I bet that is a pretty one!! It is so exciting to see all the different covers. I really love mine and can tell it will wear in so nicely.
Rachel
07/02/2010 at 2:32 pm Permalink
Rachel: Just wanted to thank you for this posting. Ever since I read it a few weeks back, I’ve been trying to decide on a cover from oberon as there are so many beautiful ones. Finally, made my choice today (it’s a 2 month anniversary gift for my Nook; he’s getting a new cover!) and I’ll be getting the da vinci in saddle. So excited!!
12/02/2010 at 1:10 am Permalink
Your post made me buy one Monday morning and I am now the proud owner of a beautiful Butterfly cover for my Nook. I love your cover, but did not see it in puruple. Did you request a special request to have this color made for you or am I overlooking something. Anyway, thanks so much for all the great information you post for us learning about all this wonderful stuff.
Thanks!
Meliss
12/02/2010 at 7:39 am Permalink
@Melissa My cover is actually blue, though I know it can look purpleish on some screens. It was one of their standard options. I don’t think they take special requests, but I have heard that they will be offering a third color option for all their nook designs soon! I hope you enjoy your cover, I know I have!
Cheers!
Rachel
19/04/2010 at 9:03 pm Permalink
Hey Rachel,
Thanks for your lovely pics. I also ordered an Oberon. I ordered Roof of heaven in the blue and cannot wait to get it!! I am not good w/picture posting but I know I will love it. I love the original Kate Spade I bought to go w/Nookling and that was 75. w/the $10 gift cert BN gave. So I feel $85. is not too much to spend on a quality leather product made in the USA!!!
Lynne
23/04/2010 at 8:22 am Permalink
Rachel: Just wanted to thank you for this posting. Ever since I read it a few weeks back, I’ve been trying to decide on a cover from oberon as there are so many beautiful ones. Finally, made my choice today (it’s a 2 month anniversary gift for my Nook; he’s getting a new cover!) and I’ll be getting the da vinci in saddle. So excited!!
28/05/2010 at 2:25 pm Permalink
Rachel: Just wanted to thank you for this posting. Ever since I read it a few weeks back, I’ve been trying to decide on a cover from oberon as there are so many beautiful ones. Finally, made my choice today (it’s a 2 month anniversary gift for my Nook; he’s getting a new cover!) and I’ll be getting the da vinci in saddle. So excited!!
07/06/2010 at 7:46 pm Permalink
Beautiful cover -thanks for sharing.
Where did you get the skin for your Nook?
04/08/2010 at 5:11 pm Permalink
Now that is what I call a cover! Wonder if it’s a hassle to get one shipped to Norway?