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Pretty Book Decor {A Ballard Knock-Off}

Everyone loves decorating with books.  It’s an inexpensive decor item, especially when you buy them at the thrift stores.

As I was admiring the new Ballard’s catalog the other day, I came across these Antique Book Bundles they are selling.

How easy to recreate those right?  And it won’t cost you $18 or $25 like they are charging for a set.  Just rip off some covers of old books and tie with string.  So that’s what I did.

Pretty, right?  You can stack 3 or 10 books, there’s no right or wrong.  Have fun with it and stack them wherever in your home.  I know some book lovers might be cringing that I tore off book covers, but these don’t have any sentimental value to me since I maybe paid .25 for each of them at the thrift store.  Probably less, but I don’t remember.  But the older, more worn books the better, because it gives more character.

I have these as decor on my winter mantel which I’ll show you soon. :)

Do you love decorating with books too?  It makes me feel educated having books in random places all around the house.  :)

Sharing this post at My Romantic Home, Just a Girl, Tatertots and Jello, Funky Junk Interiors, Between Naps on the Porch, Under the Table and Dreaming and The Shabby Nest.

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Comments

  1. Lauren@SimplyLKJ says

    Love decorating with books. Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn both have the same bundles in their newest catalogs. When we were recently in the PB store near us, must hubby just about died…they are charging what??? for old books with the covers torn off??? Don’t get me wrong, we love PB, but that is a bit much. I assured him I’d take the less expensive route and go to Goodwill for my books!

    • Decorchick! says

      Haha that’s funny. I can’t believe what they are charging too. I am in love with the new catalogs everywhere! I’ve never seen these books till I got the Ballard’s. So easy!

  2. Tracie @ Gurtler + Home says

    That looks really good. I believe if I walked into your home I would think, ‘Hmm, she most really love to read to wear the covers off of those books.’ I would think you were very well read.

    Question though. I see Lauren goes to Goodwill for her books. I seen some worn out books at Antique stores but their still $12 a book which I thought was a little much for the grouping that I would need. Where do you go to find them?

  3. Mary@home says

    What thrift store do you shop at that sells books for .25? Our local Goodwill charges $3 for a hardback – when they told me that, I took them off the checkout counter and put them back. I don’t want to pay $3, even to read them :) I think I need to expand my horizons beyond Goodwill.

  4. Amber O. says

    Cute! I’m so doing this. My husband is a librarian, but since he only had a minor fit when I made my book wreath I’m assuming his reaction to this won’t be much different. :)

  6. Tys says

    Ooo… I likey! But man, I don’t know if I’d be able to rip a cover off a book… it seems very taboo to me!

  13. Beth says

    Love it! I did the same thing on my side board display for fall and Christmas and think stacks of books around are fab. Looking forward to seeing your mantel. I need to be inspired for mine!

  15. L.Duncan says

    This is something that I have been planning to do myself. Thanks for giving me the push I needed girl! Yours turned out beautifully! I love them Emily!

  18. Janelle says

    I couldn’t believe those when I saw them in the catalog! C’mon! You’re right – how easy to do that yourself instead of paying them plus shipping! You done good girl!

  19. Rosalie says

    Charming idea…. I can’t wait to try it. Please come up with more ideas for books. We are all bibliophiles in my family with hardly a shelf to put them on. ^.^)

  22. Rachael@Lovely Crafty Home says

    Love these! Totally going to make these :) For anyone wondering where to get cheap books, check your local used bookstore- a lot of times they will have a $1 or $2 rack or even a free bin. Would love to see this project on my linky party!

  23. Leighann says

    Wow! I love how something so affordable (your version, that is!) and simple is still so chic! It’s really pretty! (saw your linkup on Tatertots & Jello)

  24. Debbie says

    This looks awesome. I saw these tonight in the Ballard’s catalog. I did cringe for a minute when I thought about copying this look and ripping off covers of my books…but then I thought I will go to goodwill tomorrow…there are so many old books there – that no one will ever read – I won’t feel as bad to rip the covers off. Great idea. I am gonna get going on this one.

  26. Jenny says

    Neat idea! I’m getting ready to fill/style a bookcase in my living room, and maybe I’ll use this idea there? Thanks for sharing.

  27. Jeanine at One Cheap B*tch says

    My first comment wouldn’t post so I’m saying this again: I’m totally with you on this one. I saw the BD and Restoration Hardware catalogs over the weekend and laughed when I saw these. I’m totally doing this after my next trip to Goodwill.

    Jeanine

  28. Miss Char says

    I do use books to decorate with and this is a great idea that I haven’t seen before, I love when someone comes up with a good knockoff for decorating. This is one I can pull together in just a couple of minutes. Thanks for sharing.

  33. Stephanie Lynn says

    These look great! You have found some amazing looking books – I love the color of the pages. {I usually have to dye mine to get them to look like that} Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase – Hope you have a great week ~ Stephanie Lynn

  36. Marie says

    I love decorating with books and these are so charming. Thanks for showing us how it’s done easily (and cheaply). I’m off to the thrift store tomorrow. Hope you’re having a great week :O)

  37. Destiny says

    Well here I was thinking I was soooo smart! Well know I see your just as smart!!! haha! Ohh I LOVE you! We really might be long lost design sisters!!! Going to enter your CW giveaway so we can have matching curtain too! lol!!!

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