After my Christmas Dejunkification the other night, it was time to tackle some empty spots around our home. The mantle was tackled first.
Books have been a part of design forever, and we all know I love them. I just found a collection of 10 first additions children’s classics… all ten for $20.
Um, yes, please.
In honor of their new place in our lives, I wanted to pay homage to the gift of the written word….hence, my messy library-inspired mantle.
Totally imperfect. But you guys know that’s pretty much what makes me “me.”
Having all those editions piled in one place creates instant art and the beauty of collection. Plus, just look at them….not to be a girl, but they’re so pretty.
🙂
Those letters you see attached to the mercury’d window panes were such a gift. Matt wrote Gray, Ava, and I each one the night he left for China (that very long 3 week trip). Of course, I was in tears when I found them on our pillows and they will forever be a treasure to me.
Also loving that “14” sitting up there.
It’s not the only place this look has found its way in our home…
(I cannot say enough how much I love the look, feel, weight, typography, and photos in Sibella Court’s book!)
What about you?
Now that Christmas is all put away, what’s dusting the surfaces in your homes?
Oh, one quick thing….found out the blog is being featured on Design Sponge today in the before and after’s section, so head over and check them out. I’m completely humbled and honored….thanks Design Sponge!!!!
I love this! its a great mantel for "in between" holidays!!
This looks great, I think books always add warmth and texture to a room and with the snowy weather warmth is needed!!! Love the manuscript pages in frames, that is a great touch!! Kathysue
I love this look!!!
looks great!! love decorating with books. libraries are my fave. (:
Great find – the books are gorgeous. Love that number 14 book as well. I really like decorating with books too! They add a lot of character. What a nice thing to have to display too – the letters from your husband – and it's nice that he is ok with you displaying them!
You scored getting those books I was looking at the titles and am jealous we use most of those in our Ambleside curriculum for our lessons at home. What a treasure for $20! I love your blog…Linda
I really love this !!such great Ideas Looks Beautiful.
I just did my mantle for Valentine's Day. So fun! I got the Etc. book for Christmas. Oh my gosh. I am crazy about it! Lisa~
Those books are, indeed, beautiful. I recently decorated the mantel (for the first time!!) in our new house. We have a sort of Texas country style. http://bellsandkilts.blogspot.com/2011/01/on-mantel.html
I love the letters you put in the window frame~how special and meaningful! Your mantle looks great!
HOW did you know the library is my favorite place? Seriously though – I really like it. I love typography, books, written pages and such. Great idea…:)
Loving your mantel!
I love your mantel. This is such a unique look. And, using the letters are perfect.
Oh I love your mantel Shauna! So lovely. I love the story about how the letters came to be. Truly a keepsake.
ooo I love old books! I have some on my coffee table and they add the perfect vintage touch 🙂
I love your combination of books and letters!