DIY Restoration Hardware/Ballard Design Inspired Antiqued Books

DIY Restoration Hardware/Ballard Design Inspired Antiqued Books August 8, 2011
Do you pass up those old books when you go junkin’? Think again with this easy Knock off.

Those bundled books – they make me swoon – but not enough for hand over $20 – 30 bucks a bundle! I’ve seen these at Ballard Designs as well as Restoration Hardware. 
Here’s a neat trick to get this similar look for a fraction of the cost.
I went to my local Goodwill and found these AWESOME books.
DIY Restoration Hardware/Ballard Design Inspired Antiqued Books - create your own for just a few bucks!

I went straight for the clearance bin and made sure to grab any old book.
My total cost was $2.25!!
DIY Restoration Hardware/Ballard Design Inspired Antiqued Books - create your own for just a few bucks!
I absolutely LOVED the old inscriptions left from the previous owners from the 40’s!
DIY Restoration Hardware/Ballard Design Inspired Antiqued Books - create your own for just a few bucks!
This is so easy to recreate.  Just tear off the old covers…gently.  Wrap in twine and Ta-Da!
 DIY Restoration Hardware/Ballard Design Inspired Antiqued Books - create your own for just a few bucks!
I added a little embellishment for my own personal touch.
DIY Restoration Hardware/Ballard Design Inspired Antiqued Books - create your own for just a few bucks!
Now they sit on my shelves, looking pretty!

DIY Restoration Hardware/Ballard Design Inspired Antiqued Books - create your own for just a few bucks!

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