Ahhhh... books

Are you doing your last minute shopping?

You are not alone! Many people are still searching for that "perfect present" for their loved ones.

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The best present is just down the road at your local bookstore.  Whether for children, teens, adults or seniors, books offer immediate enjoyment.  Books can be keepsakes, proudly displayed for years to come, or traded in at Used Bookstores for other books down the road.  There is no batteries, no waste, just a chance for you to give the gift of knowledge, escapism,  beauty, inspiration, laughter - whatever you choose.

Besides, is there anything more lovely in a Home than books?  They are so personal, so revealing about the Person that lives there. I think a room without books or art is like a person without a soul, empty. They are so beautiful on display, and provide endless hours of enjoyment.

The iconic Billy Bookshelf, from Ikea:

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These can easily be built in for a high-end, custom look:

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Here is another beauty, from Ikea, perfect for a more Modern look or a room divider.

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Another Modern Option, this Beautiful Bookcase from Opus Yoo is art and storage in one:

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Tight on space? Use your Halls! Here a Bookcase welcomes you in:

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Heaven! Books as Architechture -an entire wall of books becomes part of this home:

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And finally, Books as Art - Witty Art:

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 I could go on and on. 

Now I feel the sudden urge to organize my own bookshelf!

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Yea or Nay: Bookshelf Wallpaper?

This weeks Yea or Nay is bookshelf wallpaper.

On the plus side, it's a space saver, and adds interest when you don't actually have loads of books to display.

On the flip side, it just keeps bringing me back to those incredibly tacky huge sunset murals...

Where do you stand?

Tracy Kendall has created three: The Paperback

I could see this in a mostly white, slightly retro coffeeshop.

     
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The Magazine Version -  I have PLENTY of these around already - and I'm pretty sure you do, too!

The Stack Version 

Here is a flocked paper - over black panelling - maybe in a hallway?

Bookshelf Classics Vintage Wallpaper

I quite like the cheeky name of this one - "Genuine Fake Bookshelf"

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Looks great off-set with a bit of juicy orange or red..

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Rich mossy green velvet and bright navy carpet?!! Love it! 

Oh yes, the paper... it serves as art here, really. 

Hmm, this space may have me skipping over to the yea side..

For all you Belgium Linen lovers out there, an understated version from Y&B..

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I still prefer the real thing!

I suppose we can't all be lucky enough to have this...

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But most of us can manage something like this..

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What about you? Could you see any of those bookshelf papers in your home?

til next time..


(Hopefully tomorrow the Pixel Project post will be up - we had company drop in twice this weekend!
It was wonderful, we caught up with some old friends over wine and had a great visit with family :)