Ideas on How to Decorate Your Decor with Vintage Books

My two favorite ways to decorate and add personality to a home VERY inexpensively is by hanging plates, or setting up a pretty vignette with old vintage books.


The best place to find BOTH of these items for under a buck is at the thrift store.  I know that Etsy and eBay also offer "lots" of old books so you can always check there too.


I picked up these maroon encyclopedias for .50 cents a piece.  I move them around to different locations when I'm getting the decorating itch :-)




I thought for this version of my Creative Juices Award I would show you beautiful vignettes  with ideas on decorating with vintage books.  


Wrapping jute rope or raffia around a collection of books is a great way to add substance to your book collection and make it a focal piece on your dresser, mantel or console table.


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How about using books on your table to make a centerpiece!  It's a great way to add height to something you love.

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I personally love books on coffee tables.  I found that a lot of times, it really makes guests feel comfortable.  If they want to sit down and flip through a picture book they relax and do it.


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AND if you're some one who has a TON of books and your not quite sure what to do with them - how about these ideas? ;-)


Fill up a non working fireplace with cool old books!

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I love how artsy this whole wall collection looks.  The books just add a classic and yet eclectic flair to the room.


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There you have it!!  Did you get any good ideas from this post?  Where do you put your old books?  Leave me a comment with any other ideas! creativejuicesdecor

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