Distressed books

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How to make new books look old with a tutorial on using coffee to dye thrift books and create vintage French style books for styling vignettes.

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How to DIY Old books to create gorgeous new decor

We have some old medical books and encyclopedias from an auction and nothing to do with them. They looked ugly on the shelf, and took up space for no reason. So, we were looking for something to make a sort of pedestal for a planter that was simple and free (other than supplies that we already had). My mom thought to put books underneath, but not nice books that could get ruined. She found the old medical books and remembered that everything looks better with a coat of paint. So that's what…

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How to Make an Unbound Book Stack: I have written before about how I love to decorate with old books. Sometimes I love the distressed hues of the covers, but other times the books are in really bad shape, or the covers are not very attractive

Add character and charm to your decor with these lovely old coverless books. These books are beautifully tattered and worn, and each stack is one of a kind. The books are typically between 75 and 150 years old, and may be in English, French, Italian, or German. These books make perfect centerpieces for bridal showers, weddings, and tea parties, as well as beautiful bookshelf and mantle accents to complete your French country, shabby chic, or neutral decor. Choose a set of ten books or a set…

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