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It is how we decide to display them to the world that can reveal a little about our personalities.
Some collections can be displayed simply in utilitarian fashion.
House and Garden UK edition
And then there are books....I have them everywhere!
..and I want MORE! Look at these "carved" books by artist Brian Dettmer.
So tedious, so tactile.....they are mini sculptures!
I love odd, unusual examples of art...
How clever would you be with these on your shelves?... vellum......ummmmm.....bespoke vellum books..these actually create an elaborate scene when stacked together.
E. Lawrence, Ltd. produces bespoke vellum and leather books covered in script....
and sets of different heights in bold colors with calligraphy accents.....
This set is classic vellum....with engraved designs. Still craving more books? Check out French-Kissed blog post on vellum books. Jermaine has a wonderful eye and her blog is a treat every week!
Brad Ford home...photo courtesy of New York Social Diary
Do your collections make you smile when you see them on your tabletops?
Photo from Brabourne Farm Blog
Do you treat them as architectural pieces? I love the collection of stacked boxes in the corner of the room.
Look how this collection of old maps was displayed. They were used as wallpaper and framed the panels in the door, not elevated to high art, but treated in a primitive manner.
So, don't "loose your marbles" over worrying how to display your treasures. The point is to enjoy them...don't keep them packed away in boxes...integrate them into your daily life!
12 comments:
Dear Theresa,
as always, your post is so inspiring!
oh these sculpted book and the vellum books....i love all that, thank you !
i will hop to French kissed
Have a great week end!
Lala
Theresa,
I have never seen carved books...I will need to show these to my dad...
I liked it all...the maps looked really good...
Another fun post...I have tons of collections...and books, great ideas.
Lee
Most unique I thought were the boxes stacked like a tansu step chest. I collect cookware and treat tools like art. I collect books, or more truthfully, books collect me. I collect china, and display the china of women in our family, both for the sentiment and their beauty. In the middle of bath remodel, I can say most honestly what I collect is dust! Dreading the OU-Texas game this weekend.Hell of a year to be a Sooner...
HBD-
The stacked boxes are great, aren't they? Yes, books are always in issue in my house, they are everywhere! Don't dread the game....there is always next year ;)
Oh no! You never should have showed me those vellum books. I have books coming out of my ears and now I have to have those too! I'm not sure whether I should thank you or not.
Catherine
Catherine,
Vellum is a vice!!! Please don't hate me, I am in the same boat!!
Another wonderful post. Of course I love the vellum books and you have opened my eyes to even more varieties. Thanks for the mention and link. Have an enjoyable weekend.
~jermaine~
I've noticed that my collections seem to creep up on me. I don't realize I'm collecting something, and then suddenly, I have enough of it to warrant a whole tabletop, or room... Personally, I love when collections are displayed en masse, but I guess it's a matter of how you enjoy your collection best. I wholeheartedly agree that collections are meant to be enjoyed, first and foremost. The WORST place for any collection is a box!! By the way, those carved books are so interesting, I'd never seen them before. Lauren
FUN to collect things... I collect Swarovski crystals.
The script-covered books are to die for...
After a while the collections start to OWN you and that's when I opt out.
What an inspiring post. I love the way , the maps are displayed. We are all collectors ( well, I think) and it is interesting to see others poeple's collection
Fabulous post!!
The carved books are incredible!
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