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Saturday, October 26, 2013

Book Bundles

I am preparing to host a bridal shower for my dear friend's daughter. Both mother and daughter are teachers and we thought a "Book" theme would be fun. I showed in a previous post the centerpieces I'm working on for the wedding reception. The shower will be a brunch and much less formal and I thought we could use the same books I've been gathering. Shabby book bundles have been spotted all over blogland and Pinterest. 
What an easy and inexpensive centerpiece idea!


The color scheme for the shower is black and white with red accents, so I raided my bookshelves for all of my hardback red books. Who knew I had so many? I tied them up with random lengths of old lace, twine and tulle. Then I added an antique key and a tag printed on old book pages.



I'll be using my black and white toile table toppers that I made for my own son's wedding wedding 10 years ago. I have gotten so much mileage out of these!  The bundles will be anchored on ironstone platters along with some pots of red geraniums. 
As a favor for the guests I'll have book plates to take home for their own libraries.
So next time you're stuck for a quick and inexpensive centerpiece, just raid your bookshelf!

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10 comments:

  1. Maureen WyattOctober 26, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Absolutely charming!

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  2. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedOctober 28, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    That's genius....love this idea. Your table looks great :-)

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  3. Patty RumakerOctober 29, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    I am a book lover! I love this idea.
    Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

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  4. UnknownOctober 30, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    I absolutely love this idea for a shower theme. So original and it really speaks to the bride. I love books, old books and bundles are fab.
    Hugs, Lynnie

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  5. La Vie QuotidienneOctober 30, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    What a wonderful idea...so cleaver and the addition of the book plates really super!

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  6. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 30, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    What a lovely and creative idea. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  7. UnknownOctober 30, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Wonderful idea, I love old books also! I'm a new GFC follower from Chandler! And I also am a Merchant Square vendor. I just have a bookcase there, but I love that place. I definitely buy more than I sell there! :)

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  8. Doll in the Looking GlassOctober 30, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Karee -- the book bundles are a such great idea. Plus the book plate guest favors continue the theme perfectly.

    Debra

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  9. The Charm of HomeOctober 30, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Great idea!
    Sherry

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  10. Ivy and ElephantsNovember 5, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    What a clever idea! I love the book plate as guest favors. I'll have to pin this.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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