Decorating with Old Books

 I love a used book sale and am always on the lookout for books with colorful and interesting bindings to use in decorating. 

I just picked these up at our local library for less than a dollar;  a gray one and a pretty periwinkle one to go with my beach cottage decor and bottles.  Love the titles, 'Acts of Faith' and 'Memories of Midnight'.... 

 My bottles found a new home on the driftwood shelf above the t.v.

      This next photo is before I switched the loveseat and t.v.  It was a little cramped with the oversized teak coffee table.

                                     
And after...more leg room all around.  For now, I've placed a beachy white chair in the corner and my books on the floor while searching for a bigger bookcase.

For the new slipcover, I used the reverse side of the fabric for the body and the 'right' side for the cushions.  I'm really happy with it!

I learned a little trick of the trade when Mark L was here with Fifi last year for the photo shoot....Turn the lamps on even if it's sunny.  Mark replaces each bulb with a very low wattage bulb. 
Try it the next time you are styling and photographing.  It makes all the difference in the world!
           
I hope you are enjoying your summer.  Thanks so much for stopping by! 

                                        xoRoberta