Saturday, January 2, 2010

Books, Glorious Books!





grant k gibson's presidio height's apartment

 When I lived in Utah, I had to move home to Texas in a hurry when my father died to come and take care of my mom. Meaning, I had to SHIP everything I owned. There went my meager savings... as well as over half of my shoes/clothes and most sadly, my books... all went to Goodwill.








I did manage to save a few, and though that was nearly 8 years ago, my books have multiplied again! Much to my husband's chagrin, who states... occasionally, "No more books." But really, I love to read. I love getting books on education, science, history, classic works, education, decorating, cooking... and now that I have children, I gets books for them.

 
in the fun lane 

 
I know the age old decor idea of turning the books around so you only see the pages, or covering each book in pretty or neutral paper and I love that, I do... but I also love the colors and age of old hard back book spines. (I don't own many though, mostly paperbacks and modern glossy covers, boo!)


book side table
 
san francisco style book by diane dorran saeks

 

I love to stack my books. Create little vignettes and keep my favorites out to reference, though the hubby isn't a fan of that either. So, this post is dedicated to what I would do, if given a chance.


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6 comments:

  1. customdesigns4ubynanJanuary 2, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I love books too and had a built-in bookcase built in my studio apartment. I feel so grown-up and adult-like every time I look at it.

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  2. Almost PreciousJanuary 2, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Who would have guessed that books could be used as architectural elements as well as decorative pieces in one decor ? Lovely.

    I also enjoy reading a good book, shame is that I don't seem to have the time any more to do this. :(

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  3. boatbabyJanuary 3, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    How fun, I am a book-a-holic and can never find enough space for our books. By the way, i love your new years banner - so festive!

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  4. AmyJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    I love this post! I have stacks of books all over my house, but they look nowhere as elegant!

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  5. Hollie MayJanuary 6, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    such a SWEEEEEET book tower thingy!

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  6. Jenn KirkJanuary 8, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Oh stacked books! One day I will have tons around my home. When the kids grow out of the destructive phase.

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment! I love reading what you all have to say.