Source: Pottery Barn
I've been loving these for quite some time, but I didn't want to pay for them. I also knew I could make them myself, it was just a matter of actually getting around to doing the project (among many other projects ~ am I the only one who juggles a few at once? I mean, is there a name for that? Besides scattered, I mean!)
Source: Pottery Barn
They're simple vintage. I love that.
All you need are some thrift store books and some jute twine.
Having been an English major in college, at first I was afraid to rip the covers off. But once I started it was pretty easy. Here are mine after I went to town on them.
I chose to go with three, rather than four books. I just thought that it looked better.
Enter the twine, a la Dollar General.
And voila.
In doing some research on these little beauties
I found out that books are used in oh-so-many ways to decorate. In this case, I guess you could say it's book-as-relic decorating (I read that somewhere and thought it sounded impressive).
Thatcher Wine of Juniper Books is someone known for using books to decorate. He was featured in a recent New York Times article entitled, "Selling a Book by its Cover." You can check it out here . You should also check out the Juniper Books blog as well as the New York Times "Books as a Way to Grace a Room" slideshow which gives awesome inspiration for even more beautiful book decorating.
Me, I'm pretty happy with the way my vintage book bundle turned out.
Have a great weekend.
I'll be linking up here
15 comments:
These look fantastic! I actually did laugh out loud while in PB when I saw the asking price. Uh...NO because I know talented creative people who can do this for a fraction of the cost. Happy weekend!
I just did that a couple a weeks ago to some cheap books I found at Goodwill. I love the look of them.
I love the look of these but I just could never pull the covers off! lol!
Beautiful creative idea! Love Pottery Barn too but prices are rather extreme on some things--thank you for sharing this awesome idea!
Hi Kathleen...love ol' book bundles! I think PB got the idea from blogland!
I just bought 3 and am ready to rip 'em up... I understand the hesitation, though. I am an English teacher!!!
Ok, I am definitely going to be copying! Probably even have some books laying around - so free project!! Gotta love that.
Great project, I can't believe the stuff that PB tries to sell sometimes. Thank goodness for creativity. Thanks for sharing.
Hi! Have a great time on Saturday!! wish I would be there :)
Just popped over to wish you ah Happy St. Patrick's Day!
I have started to collect old books recently. I am going to have to do this to a couple of them! I love the vintage look. Would love for you to join my linky party! :)
http://www.inspiringcreationsblog.com/2011/03/friday-favorites-linky-party_17.html
Very nice. I like the tough textured look and the colorful spine on the center book. I'll have to go check out that book site.
Love the book bundles -- have an altered book project in the making myself!
So nice to meet you today, Kathy!
Your jewelry is gorgeous.
I will forward your charm bracelets for dancers on
to my girlfriend!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Alison :)
I love your book bundles Kathleen. Sorry the embedded comments weren't working for you. Just for you, I switched back to pop up comments, so hopefully it will work again. Thanks for letting me know that wasn't working!!
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