Monday, August 20, 2012

Great Stories, Well Told.

Best in Books, New and Old.

Vintage Book Plates from becaruns



Vintage Books, Fine Reads Plus Decor from jaysworld



There is always a happy ending with great stories, the ones well-read and well displayed. The best of books are in the best of places, in one's hands for reading, and those positioned as art. Holding a book, the authored piece of a refined work, is a lasting pleasure. And there is still nothing like the visual appeal and ease of using books for artful goods and decor. Size, color, shape, titles, or just a page, all lend to the versatility of these great reads, well told, well used. 



Mid-Century Bookshelf from thewhitepepper


Lincoln Bookends from 4EnvisioningVintage


Mini Journals by OneStitchDesigns

Shelf Art, Wall Art, Pedestal Art, Table Talk, Upcycled Art. All places and spaces for books, pages, illustrations, and covers. The use of old stories begins with the book, and can end with a quote, a repurposed use, ready for a new frame to read.

Book Quote Wall Art from IslaysTerrace




Books and Brass Rabbit by WiseApple
Used book collections on Etsy include everything from rare books to the best-loved vintage reads. The almost-new look to the desired well worn. Leather bound, hard and paper bound are abundant. And then there are those ready for upcycling and reuse! The imaginative uses of old pages is unlimited!


Dictionary Page Rosettes from LuccaBalesVintage

14 comments:

Kathi said...

love books, love to read, love this post!

Whimzy Thyme said...

I love books. I have quite a collection. Thanks Maggie

CakeNumber9 said...

Books always give that special touch to your home! And once and a while it's so good to take a look at them,...
Fabulous post Maggie, thank you :)

Unknown said...

Great options for the book lover! Books add such character to a room. Thanks for the post!

Diane said...

Super post! Great finds!

gazaboo said...

An excellent read :)

Egle said...

Love this topic! Sweet...

Unknown said...

Absolutely Wonderful post! You have a gift my friend!

Steph from OneStitchDesigns said...

This is a really great post! thanks for including my paint chip notebooks in it !

Jillian Audrey said...

Fantastic! Thanks so much for including me in this awesome collection! :)

Miss Farfalla said...

Literally wonderful post! Here's to bookishness!

Moody said...

Such a great post!
Everyone should have a library, even if it's just a single shelf.
You've found a great way to decorate and fill it!

Unknown said...

Such a fun post! Love books and love everything here!

Unknown said...

The best post so far :) Love, love books & reading. Awesome finds!

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