I’ve been framed…

A favorite page from Harry Potter

Last week I was talking about using books as decorative accents in my home; today I’m using macro photos of pages in my favorite books.  I took these pictures with my digital SLR and edited them on Picnik.  I like the slightly blurry look of the text, but it’s a matter of personal preference. I [...]

What Lovely Shelves You Have!

Since childhood, I’ve been drawn to other people’s bookshelves like some people are drawn to classic cars or antiques.  Some of my fondest childhood memories are of a teeny library in my uncle’s old house–the room couldn’t have been more than 12×5 feet–but it had a pocket door and built-in bookshelves.  I was smitten. When [...]