Tuesday, June 8, 2010

condensing your book collection


I think every house should have a library.  Even if you have to take apart a closet and add shelves you need to have books in your life and at your fingertips.  This summer I am changing a couple of rooms and wonder what I will do with all my extra books.  I'd love some suggestions!



More later!
xo
Plantress

3 comments:

  1. Hi! Following you from Tuesday Tag Along! Feel free to follow me back at http://chubbycheeksthinks.blogspot.com

    Kim

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  2. Books do give a room character. I really like the 2nd picture of the cottage style library, how lovely it would be to have a nice room just dedicated to books and comfy chairs in which to curl up and read them. :) As far as where to stash volumes of beloved books when space is tight, I wish I had the answer to that one. I thought about putting a shelf up high, like 20 inches down from the ceiling to line books on but then whenever I wanted a book I'd have to go get an 8 ft. ladder in order to get it down. :( Hopefully one of your followers will have a wonderful suggestion that will answer that question.

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  3. Well, you could try Amazon or sell vintage ones on Etsy. I've donated some to the local library and charity sales.
    It's so hard to part with a book though.

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