I love to see books used in all kinds of places. Obviously we all love them on shelves and bookcases, but I love them too as great tools to elevate any kind of item to display it better, just laying around on tables ready to be read, or any number of places.
Antique leather books are the most prized treasures, but finding books with great colored covers is always fun too and can be a real decorating bargain. You can find these at Goodwill or Thrift stores for pennies, and they can make a big impact in your decor.
I wanted some red on the shelves in this bookcase, so having a couple of red bound books and a few with some red in their bindingss, helps to incorporate the color.
Laying a couple of books on their sides is a great way to elevate an item and make it appear more important.
See how grand the cow figurine looks standing on a couple of books. and the red really adds to the look of the whole bookcase.
My little farmer’s vest is orange, so by adding some orange toned books to the shelf, it makes him stand out more.
Sometimes just one book is all that’s neaded to add that one something special to a vignette.
Using two black ones on a small table really helps to bring this lamp up to the proper height.
These books just seem to add to the travel and far away places look of this vignette.
Books can work in just about any vignette you can create.
Perfect to add a little interest and color to a tray vignette.
So, the next time you need a spot of color somewhere, think about books. The covers and colors are endless and they can be just what you are looking for.
Sorry I havn’t made the rounds to everyone yet, I have a beastly cold and it just won’t go away. I will visit as soon as I can get my nose to stop running and quit coughing. Yuk!!!!
I am joining the following parties:
Rooted In Thyme for Simple & Sweet Fridays
Wendy at The Shabby Nest for Frugal Friday
Richella at Imparting Grace for Grace at Home
Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
Alison at Stuff and Nonsense for Friday’s Unfolded
Cyndi @ The Creativity Exchange for Friday Favorites
Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
Diann at The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday
Debra at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday
Sherry at The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Kate at Chic On A Shoestring Decorating for Flaunt It Friday
Jane at Finding Fabulous for Frugalicious Friday
Jennifer at Jennifer Rizzo for Fabulously Creative Linky Party
Becca at Home Is Where My Story Begins for Home and Family Friday
Aimee at It’s Overflowing for Overflowing with Creativity
Mallory & Savannah at Classy Clutter for Spotlight Saturday
Donna at Funky Junk Interiors for SNS
Lorie at Be Different Act Normal for Show and Tell Saturday
Jen at Tatertots and Jello for Weekend Wrap Up Party
Remodelaholic for Home Sweet Home on a Budget
