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Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 19

Dreamy Shabby Chic...

 
It's amazing what you can put together with a little creative thinking!
I've been looking for inspiration for vintage table centrepieces
I wanted something a little different to the norm'
I decided to use odd bits and bobs from around the house
to try out some ideas...
 
Top Hat n Tails!
 
A top hat makes a unique vase, filled with blooms and feathers (tails)

 
Or try old books, these look great piled on top of each other,
maybe even add a love letter poking out from the pages??
What will you use DIY Bride?
 
 
 


Friday, August 17

Kindle Vs Good Old Fashioned Book...

Whilst the Kindle is lightweight and can hold hundreds of books in a tiny space - it still doesn't do it for me.
I like the hunt for a good book through all the secondhand shops...
and the pure joy when you find one you've been hunting out for ages.

I think if I did give in to a kindle - I would also have to read the conventional way too...
besides, I think I'd miss holding the book, turning the pages... and how do you cosy up by the fire with a Kindle - it just doesn't sound right!

Anyway, as plenty of people have them (and not being one for missing an opportunity!), I've decided to make some holders for them. 
Glorious Gloria and I made this one today...
Glorious Gloria, showing off her new make

It is the first one we've made - a prototype which I shall probably give to one of my family or freinds as it's not quite perfect enough to sell.
(Mr Harry Grimwood is very strict in quality control).
I really want to have a go at making one from an old book too, by carving out a shape in the pages for the Kindle - just not sure if I can justify cutting up a book!!!
What do you think? Are you a Kindler or traditionalist??!!!