Some people like to get their books signed,
but I’d rather have a book sign.
but I’d rather have a book sign.
Remember my experiment a few days ago, where
I was trying to recreate the look of an antique porch post column?
Here’s the project I wanted it for.
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There was no visible divider along the wall between
our kitchen and our living room and because I wallpapered
the living room in antique Bible pages and the kitchen got
tongue and groove wood added to the walls, there
needed to be some way to separate the look of the two spaces.
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We thought about building just a tiny perpendicular wall to solve
the problem, but I wasn’t really crazy about that idea,
so the hunt was on for an antique porch column.
I actually did find one a few months ago when
we were traveling, but my husband wasn’t crazy
about the idea of riding with it between the
seats in our van for the ride home, so I didn’t buy it.
Since then, I’ve not been able to locate another one,
other than the one I showed you still attached to
an old abandoned farmhouse. I’m hoping someday I’ll find out
who owns that house and talk them into selling it to me.
who owns that house and talk them into selling it to me.
Plan B meant I would have to buy a new one and
try to make it look old, but instead of buying a regular porch post,
we bought 2 stair rail wall posts because they would connect flush
with the wall without any gap in the spindle portion behind them. We just
needed to place them together to get the right height.
It’s not exactly like an antique porch column, but it gets
the job done with a similar look.
the job done with a similar look.
Once the column was in place, it seemed like the perfect
spot to hang a clock, but after several days of batting around ideas to make one,
I spied a stack of my antique coverless books and decided to
I spied a stack of my antique coverless books and decided to
use them to create a “sign” for an imaginary book binding business instead.
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I thought it would match the character of the walls in the living room well.
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To create it, I screwed 2 books together.
I love the way the pages of this 156 year old book have aged.
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Then I created the 2 parts for the sign
using Word and printed them out on the blank pages each
book had inside the covers. I printed 2 of each so
the sign will be double-sided to view from both the kitchen
and the living room. Incidentally, the name for my
imaginary book bindery was actually the name of an
independent book store in Albuquerque (where we used to live).
It closed about 7 years ago, so I adopted their name.
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I needed to find some kind of ring to put through
the books to hang it by, but didn’t have any rings
in my junk stash to go through the thick books,
so I used the clips from an old fish stringer instead.
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Whatever works and saves me a trip to the store is my motto.
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Eventually, I’ll probably create a clock to switch out
occasionally with this sign, but for now, I’m
loving my “old” porch post and my “antique” store sign.
(Pretend you can’t see the paint splatters on the floor I haven’t cleaned up yet.)
(Pretend you can’t see the paint splatters on the floor I haven’t cleaned up yet.)
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Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Angie
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I love it! Just the right touch to divide a space. I can see a two sided clock hanging there which would be easy to create. But I do love your book sign! Nice job!
Holly
That renovation meets the definition of the “wow” factor for me. Just so clever with the books, book pages, porch post,… and the Bound To Be Read is a great memory for you that you captured with the hanging books. Love it!
Looks great! The perfect solution 🙂 Laurel
amazingly clever! wow..such an unexpected detail! LOVE it! 🙂
This goes right to my book lovin’ heart! ~ Maureen
That is a very original idea! I absolutely love it, especially with the bible book pages right next to it. It’s perfect!
Love this project Angie and the way you were able to improvise. Very clever and well worth the wait of just the right pieces.
I like the way you think!!! and this project turned out great!!! wow, really, REALLY love it!
That post looks great there, what a cool idea! You can change what you hang from it for Christmas or any holiday… or just for fun.
You always have such great ideas! I can count on you when I need some inspiration ! Hugs, Penny
Pure genius. If you keep going like this I will be beating your door in to get a tour! Oh this is beyond creative! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You absolutely never cease to AMAZE me with your creativity! Who’d have thought of that???? OK…I’m dumbfounded…actually I’m just dumb. I never have that kind of nerve! Screwing 2 books together…you’re the first! LOVE your sign..and the name is perfect too. Of course I LOVE that wall of Bible pages…I’m going to do that someday!!
Blessings,Doni
That is amazing! I love that you used a pretty architectural piece as a divider instead! And the fish stringer hooks…genius!
Your book sign is too cute. You are so creative.
Love the fish stringer idea with the books. I have stacks of books for different projects and will add this to the list! Thanks for a great idea! Came over from Overflowing.
Distressed Donna Down Home
This is a super cool idea, and I love the look of it. just a perfect divider!!
fantastic!
This was such an “out of the box” idea. I love it! Thanks for sharing a very creative solution. Cheers, Diana
Angie,
That looks great!!! If I had that in my home it would put a smile on my face every time I walked by it!
xx
Anne
Very clever, Angie!
What an imaginative way to deal with the divide of the spaces. I think your solution looks every bit as good as an old porch column would have. Well done!
Angie, you come up with the BEST things! Love it!!
Susan
Hi again! I just wanted to say how much I love your room with the vintage pages on it! My house has the same thing! Thanks for sharing
Ciao Bella
Sensible Sarah
Fabulous! This is super cool. I love your motto about using whatever keeps you from going to the store. Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Carrie
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You are so creative! How wonderful it looks!
This is just beautiful! I love your makeshift wallpaper!
LOVE IT! Another great idea. These would look great by a reading nook,too.
Have a great day.
I’m liking it!
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Dropping by again to say have a great weekend and thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!
My goodness you’re clever. What a great idea and the finished product is evidence of your classy style!
Liz
Check it out…love it! Featuring you tomorrow! XO, Aimee
This isn’t just decorating….. THIS IS ART!!!!!
I’m in awe….
Maybe someday my walls will grow up to be just as cool as your walls….
You kill me Angela! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this project:)
xxx
Kim
What a cool and very creative idea! It looks fabulous!
So creative!