This simple farmhouse style painted book set is the perfect addition to any shelf, table or mantel!
Okay, so not only do I LOVE reading books…
But, old books are one of my very favourite things to craft with too.
Whether all cut up or just stacked tall, I love to work some old books into nearly every room in our home!
They truly make the most perfect decor!
I can’t wait to show you how I turned an ordinary stack of books I picked up at the thrift store into a lovely painted book set full of farmhouse charm…
I think this sweet painted book set looks so perfect sitting on top of this beautiful buffet cabinet in my new farmhouse style office space!
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HUGE thanks to our friends at The Brick for sponsoring this makeover and making it so darn easy to recommend their beautiful furniture!
And, just in case you love decorating with books as much as I do, be sure to pop on over to see these 15 Creative Ways to Upcycle Old Books…
Wishing you SUCH a lovely day!
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Such a pretty stack! I’m always drawn to old books… and just bought some at a garage sale last week! These look beautiful on your buffet!
Thank you so, so much! I LOVE decorating with old books too!
I’ve seen the ripped covers off books, but painting them?! You just took my love of decorating with books to a new level! This is such a neat idea! Thanks for linking up for I DIYed that! I always enjoy seeing what you share each week!
These are beautiful! I love reading, decorating and crafting with books, too ๐ Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week!
Thank you so, so much!!!
Such a good way to make thrift store books cute for home decor! I’m always looking for ones that have just the perfect color or vintage charm, but this is a great way to use books that don’t match at all!
Thanks Chelsea! I’ve been meaning to try this forever and just love how they turned out!!!
Beautiful ideas…. I’m afraid I couldn’t do it though…. old books are… friends…… and I couldn’t cut them up or paint them. ๐ I do really like your idea of the swags you made…. maybe if a book was ruined as a regular book anyway….. ๐
Awwww, I hear you. I definitely couldn’t make these changes to my own books, but I have no problem turning an old, discarded book into something I can love. Thanks so much!
Great tips, Kristi! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMatters!
Thank you so, so much!
The books make beautiful home accent! I just finish decorating a shelf unit yesterday with book pages in the One Room Challenge. http://www.nelidesign.com/2017/04/upgrade-of-ordinary-shelf-unit-with-old.html
I see that you’re participating too. I’ll make sure to come back and see what you have done! ๐
Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Thank you SO much Natalie! LOVE the way that shelf turned out! SUCH a creative idea!!!
Thanks! And by the way, two things : 1- I just notice that you’re a fellow Canadian ๐ and 2- I nominated this post to be featured on #HomeMattersParty. Since we’re about 11 hosts and co-hosts, it doesn’t mean your post will be featured, but be sure to check it out next Friday!
Awwww, well thank you Nathalie! And I absolutely LOVE meeting other Canadians!!! Hope you’re on the warmer side of Canada, avoiding all this snow we’ve been getting here in AB!
Unfortunatly no! Still have snow in my yard!! :’-( Will get to spring soon!!
Awesome look! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Thanks so much Sherry!
Great idea!! I love that paper garland I can see that paired with some ribbon tassels for holiday fun.
Thank you so, so much! It’s one of my favourite projects! SO versatile!