Reusing and repurposing old unwanted books...

Here is a video of the segment I did

for one of our local TV stations yesterday.

You can check out the videos here and here.

It is two parts.

It is all about how to recycle and reuse old unwanted books.

Librarians may not want to read any further!

It includes everything from bundling books together,

to wallpapering a room with book pages,

to a paper wreath,

and much more.

And I am not very crafty,

so if I can do these ideas

then anyone can!

Happy Tuesday!

restoration hardware heart attack...

Have you seen the new Restoration Hardware catalog?

I got mine earlier this week, and put it in my pile of

"to get to later"

I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw their wares!

I want absolutely everything in every single picture,

and can afford absolutely nothing!

How did they know the inner desires of my little design heart?

So jealous

(but happy for of course)

of all the designer hearts

that will get to live with all these lovelies!

I mean just look at this floor lamp!

Just look at these french pillows!

Just look at this hand tied rug!

But the pièce de résistance:

This is a chest made to look like an old steamer!

...an all cigar leather version!

Surely there is some way to convince hubby that we not only NEED this desk,

but that it is a good deal at over $3000!

Surely!

And oh, my goodness,

are there really ANY words for how spectacular this chair is?

NO! NOT ONE!

You all know how much I LOVE me some farmhouse style.

Well, they have a whole line titled "farmhouse"

AAAHHHH!!!!

I can run, but I can not hide!

They have found me.

Darn you budget!

Darn you restoration Hardware!