Finding vintage books - with rustic covers and well-worn pages - can be an exciting adventure and an inexpensive way to add some charm to your home, wedding, or party. Books in centerpieces? Check. Tabletop? Check. Mixing with stashed-away collectibles? Check and check.
This coffee table vignette is filled with vintage books, milk glass, depression glass, doilies, tea cups and tea pots. We selected items vary in texture, shape, color, pattern, and era - helping create an eclectic atmosphere. We heart eclectic!
We believe adding varied heights is key to completing a well-decorated space A tall skinny vase, next to a short stout vase, will look lovely on some smaller antique novels.
To make your house feel inviting and lived-in, try laying open a vintage book on a side table. Create dimension and texture by stacking a saucer and tea cup on top of a small round doily over the text. Placing a piece of fruit inside the cup is a creative way to make sure the glass is always more than half full!
Try placing books horizontally and vertically. Some books we stack straight on top of one another, while others are placed at multiple angles. Play around with both and go with your gut; sometimes you need to take a step back and look at the table to recognize what you like and what you don't.
Please send us your photos of how you've incorporated books into your decor..we love new inspiration! Happy reading!
