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Reusing What You Have – For Bookends

Several weeks back, my son came to me and was complaining because his books on his dresser kept falling over. He wanted me to buy him some bookends to help hold the books up. So I started looking around at the prices for some that would match his room. Ha! The prices were outrageous for anything that was made for a child, and honestly even grown up style bookends are pretty crazy. I found a few cheaper ones, but they weren’t very heavy and would not have held his heavy science related books as well as his enormous collection of … Continue reading →

Not Your Basic Bookends

A few months ago I saw an episode of Oprah where she gave a tour of her guesthouse. It was decorated in true Oprah fashion with careful attention to detail (actually, if I remember correctly the actual decorator was her long time hair stylist Andre and his partner). In any event, one of the minor details that caught my eye was her unusual bookends. We all know how much Oprah loves books and she has the collection to prove it, she had many bookends, but the ones I especially admired were stone angels (very similar to the ones you would … Continue reading →

Great Bookends for Kid’s Rooms

A great way to add a whimsical touch to a child’s room is adding decorative bookends. Not only will bookends keep books neat and organized, they will also add charm to the space. You can add to an existing theme or take inspiration from some of the adorable bookends that are available. Shown is an example, which you can order from Just Bookends. Check out other available styles for inspiration. You can also make a set of bookends yourself, to insure that the color, style, and motif are exactly what you want. They are simple to make and can be … Continue reading →

What Can I Do With All These Books?

For families that enjoy reading, the accumulation of books around the house can pose a problem. Soon, there are books everywhere. Even if you trade some in or give some away, you soon accumulate more to fill your hunger for reading. Children also tend to collect lots of books, and they like to hold on to the ones that are special to them. To keep books from overwhelming your spaces, try some of these ideas. Books as Decor Elements Many designers use books as decor elements, and you can too. Select books that are the appropriate color for a particular … Continue reading →