Happy Friday! You know what today is, Friday Favorites {Inventory Inspiration} featuring vintage books! I can’t say I was ever much of a reader, although I still remember the first book that will forever be engraved in my head: Tiger Eyes by Judy Bloom. There was something about the book, it’s cover (which I still remember) and how it made me feel. Granted I was a teenage girl and fascinated with school girl drama and romance! Probably the only other book that’s left such a fond memory was my Grandmothers old Webster Dictionary. As a child, it was used as a make-shift highchair being as it was a lofty 5-7″ thick (I kid you not!). I’ll never know what happened to that Dictionary, but because of it (and all its vintage awesomeness) I have a special place in my heart for books.
This was one of the first images I ever saw with hardback books used as props. There’s something about the color of these books in particular, paired with the milk glass bud vase and baby’s breath that makes it stand out from others. {source: The Wedding Chicks}
These are truly vintage books which look adorable paired with the teacup filled with felt/fabric flowers. {source: Rock-n-Roll Bride}
Maybe you’re looking for a way to direct people to your programs. If so, this is such a great idea! The mason jar terrarium book ends filled with succulents make this adorable! {source: Style Me Pretty}
Another favorite are these books with burlap runner, rustic wood coins and mason jar filled with white buttons. I have a HUGE box full of vintage buttons from my grandmother, I think I hear a project coming on of sorting them for something just like this! {source: Style Me Pretty}
A classic “Treasure Island” embraces this engagement photo. What a cute and clever way to incorporate a few props into your shoot! {source: Style Me Pretty}
These books dress up your guest book table. Shown here are a couple of stacks wrapped in twine. {source: Style Me Pretty}
Stacked and sweet, these books help give a small table a little “lift” and elevate a gorgeous mercury votive. And the succulent, so pretty! {source: The Wedding Chicks}
If you’re looking for something a little more classic or original for your table numbers, hardback books paired with assorted numbers may just be what you’re looking for! {source: Ruffled}
Do you have a favorite way to incorporate books into your decor? If so, we’d love to hear about it!
{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }
It’s an early morning after a rainy night here and reminds me of Portland! Thanks for posting the lovly book inspiration. So lovely.
I’m trying to figure out how to “organize” my Mismatched china and silverware for our daughter’s wedding. Do you just randomly set the table or try to keep tables in one color theme. I have some “sets” of dishes and lots of white mismatched ones. I know there’s no one “right” way.. but do you have ideas on the actual setting up of the place settings and tables? Wondered if I should try to box them up according to tables or just figure it out when I’m there. Also I MAY have helpers so want to keep it as easy as possible for them and aim for the lovely looks YOU get. HOW DO YOU DO IT?
You are such a wonderful inspiration. Maybe you’ve covered this before!
thank you
Jennifer
We just set our dishes out on the buffet table in stacks as it was a potluck wedding and wanted people to sit where ever they wanted. However, if you want to put dishes out on the table, I’d randomly place them at each seat, making for a beautiful, eclectic variety. Our guests commented on the stacked plates, I think people are just happy to see something different (and durable).