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Green Decorating: With Books

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When it comes to decorating, we think supporting artists is crucial.

However, we're also partial to decorating with found objects, produce and other organic materials.

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We really like this idea of decorating with books and book covers.

We have a cherished collection of vintage paperback John D. McDonald novels and we couldn't think of a better way to display them. This would entail removing the covers, but we think that's OK: We've already read them, and are more partial to the design of the covers than the actual stories.

What do you think? Could you take the covers off of some of your favorite novels?

Via Loving Living Small

Comments (7)

Great post, great idea. I can see a mix of book covers from the 50s and 60s (Ian Fleming, anyone?) being a great addition to our front room. I like it!

posted by simpleandgreen on 2008-03-04 15:27:21
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I love this idea! I've had a couple vintage childrens book that i've wanted to do something with. i'll be doing this for sure!!

posted by prunebrownies on 2008-03-04 22:42:39
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Yes! And then I'd glue the pages onto a feature wall or a piece of furniture....

posted by Barb @ May December Home on 2008-03-05 08:45:56
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Or... you could scan in the book covers at a high resolution and print them out on acid-free, thick paper.

posted by tofurkey on 2008-03-06 14:09:17
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I like the idea of books on a ledge shelve.

posted by LaDonnaNichole on 2008-03-06 22:29:34
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I recently went to a thrift shop and bought a bunch of old books whose covers were falling off already. Still not sure how I'm going to use them, but at least I won't feel guilty about tearing up any beloved books.

posted by meganelaine on 2008-03-09 21:48:31
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I like this! I once scanned and framed print outs of the woodcarvings in a favorite vintage book for a friend's house, but this is much cooler.

posted by maryhawkins on 2008-03-10 17:25:45
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