tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post7220327366551136776..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: Welcome to my libraryDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-42397387889045781142015-03-02T12:51:41.929-05:002015-03-02T12:51:41.929-05:00What a wonderful feeling to have your books all ar...What a wonderful feeling to have your books all around you and be able to pick out just what you want, this is so rewarding! Yes I do collect books on arts, crafts and teaching all kind of organised but I'm afraid paperback fiction has to be passed on due to lack of room. My daughter won't hear of ever giving up a book though being an English literature undergraduate -she would love a wall like yours!<br />Best wishes<br />Alison xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06776307610869291302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-64167857327276955812015-03-02T11:20:54.571-05:002015-03-02T11:20:54.571-05:00You are so right. Beautifully bound books should ...You are so right. Beautifully bound books should always take center stage in any room. This room is just so lovely. You've done a great job arranging them, as well. <br /><br />I have been meaning to go through my books in my office and in our bookshelves in the family room.......and then there are the piles of books in our bedroom, living room, etc., etc. <br /><br />I need your motivation. <br /><br />Cheers, M-TMarie-Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834644226980732441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-9608452362161393752015-03-01T22:52:42.988-05:002015-03-01T22:52:42.988-05:00I do collect books!! In fact we are renovating a r...I do collect books!! In fact we are renovating a room and turning it into a library!! I need these book cases!! Where are can I buy them??'nJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-39337358640172234042015-03-01T20:54:54.067-05:002015-03-01T20:54:54.067-05:00Wow Deborah, your new library looks amazing. And ...Wow Deborah, your new library looks amazing. And it does add that cozy feel to the space. I am sure you had a great time organizing it all. I am sure it is now one of your favorite rooms to be in.<br /><br />Enjoy your new library.<br /><br />JanetRosemary and Thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-79329148386870150572015-03-01T17:52:02.954-05:002015-03-01T17:52:02.954-05:00I think that there's a bookcase or two in ever...I think that there's a bookcase or two in every room of the house but the bathrooms! I like to live with my books, and though I will give some away or take some to a used book store, there are always more waiting to go on the shelves!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-57327816214732196532015-03-01T09:50:34.724-05:002015-03-01T09:50:34.724-05:00WOW! Your library is fantastic, Deborah!!!
I used...WOW! Your library is fantastic, Deborah!!!<br /><br />I used to work at the library when I was a teen and loved organizing and alphabetizing books. I recently found out about the "Little Free Libraries" (LFL) popping up all over the U.S. and Canada and I'm geeking out over all the cute libraries posted on the LFL's galleries.<br /><br />I collected books when I was younger and used to fantasize about having a library (with a ladder!) like Belle's library from Beauty and the Beast. Hee! But now I prefer to borrow books from friends or the library.Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-16907285049649234202015-02-28T17:42:28.041-05:002015-02-28T17:42:28.041-05:00It's wonderful to have enough shelves to hold ...It's wonderful to have enough shelves to hold your books. Yes, we collect books, too, but I'm always sorting and getting rid of them, too, or I'm afraid they will take over the house. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-30734519585178915732015-02-28T15:12:05.895-05:002015-02-28T15:12:05.895-05:00Wow Deborah, I love your library and it look so pr...Wow Deborah, I love your library and it look so pretty and nice filled with so many wonderful books! Enjoy the weekend and yes as Kitty said happy reading! Julie's Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804692908534378507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-21546357851489735772015-02-28T10:53:33.928-05:002015-02-28T10:53:33.928-05:00What a wonderful addition those bookshelves make t...What a wonderful addition those bookshelves make to your room, Deborah! You've arranged them so nicely. I know that looking at them all organized makes you happy. Great job, my friend, and happy reading. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-41625418672156547472015-02-28T10:36:14.067-05:002015-02-28T10:36:14.067-05:00Look at you, Deborah! Your new book shelves are ab...Look at you, Deborah! Your new book shelves are absolutely stunning! You have been a busy busy gal and I'm sure you are feeling wonderful with your accomplishments. :-)<br />You have done an exceptional job placing ALL of those books so nicely on the shelves. You must feel as if you are in a library?<br /><br />You are making great accomplishments in your life and home, Deborah, congratulations.<br /><br />Twice now I have purged my books. They can begin to take over before you know it and our home doesn't really have the room. I have mostly spiritual growth books and poetry, plus the wonderful reading material my girls had during our home schooled years. I kept them for our grand children.<br /><br />Have a beautiful week end.<br />Joy!<br />DebbieDebbie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661813843716269751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-80986829256593708842015-02-28T09:55:20.856-05:002015-02-28T09:55:20.856-05:00I am the same way about books and tea things! You...I am the same way about books and tea things! Your shelves are wonderful. Books are such a gift. They keep on giving, too, as we loan them to friends to be encouraged and blessed!<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-52886715233125482602015-02-28T08:18:43.916-05:002015-02-28T08:18:43.916-05:00Love your library!
I had an extensive collection...Love your library! <br /><br />I had an extensive collection before my ex and I split up years ago. After that, with little room here, I just 'collected' old D.E Stevenson books and a few others. Those are stored in a chest. Downstairs ialways has a pile of library books, perhaps something from Goodwill or a thrift store, and here and there a new purchase. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-34731336098787094012015-02-28T07:09:34.607-05:002015-02-28T07:09:34.607-05:00I love your library! How fun to have the new shel...I love your library! How fun to have the new shelving so you can enjoy your books every day. Glad you have some extra room to add more books, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-71553926764704102702015-02-28T05:47:00.260-05:002015-02-28T05:47:00.260-05:00Yes, oh yes, DH and I both a collector of books. ...Yes, oh yes, DH and I both a collector of books. I 'love' your new library. I'm starting to weed out books now that DH no longer is here, certain books I'll never read, on computers, woodworking etc. I just do a little at a time, no hurry. I'm also going through my own collection and it feels good to be weeding them out.<br /><br />Enjoy your library, it is great!<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-61653408352847700162015-02-28T02:43:05.445-05:002015-02-28T02:43:05.445-05:00Books and teacups - a woman after my own heart!
Li...Books and teacups - a woman after my own heart!<br />Liz @ Shortbread & GingerShortbread and Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356668729131346750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-64530321040547030772015-02-28T02:41:17.313-05:002015-02-28T02:41:17.313-05:00Yes we collect books, and not just any book gets t...Yes we collect books, and not just any book gets to claim a spot in our home. So even though we have a LOT of books, they're books we intend to keep because we might re-read them , and most certainly will need to be used at some time for reference. We have a study with one whole wall covered in floor-to-ceiling shelves, but like you, there are shelves of books in other parts of the house too.<br /><br />I love your new library ! ( I'd throw out the t.v. if I had to choose between books and television )KathyB.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13076933273610590290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-75527130280384390302015-02-28T00:34:33.775-05:002015-02-28T00:34:33.775-05:00WOWZA!!!! That's awesome- and I love they'...WOWZA!!!! That's awesome- and I love they're all yours - hard to believe that your husband's is somewhere else, haha. Both my husband and I are readers, and we have a small collection of must-owns....but we don't really have a library. I had a library growing up. I would love to have one now, but unless we sell some furniture or finish the basement we just don't have room.<br /><br />Do I spy a cute white compote dish amongst your books on your awesome new shelves? : - D<br /><br />Well done, ma'am!Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-24856814155540612772015-02-27T22:28:25.944-05:002015-02-27T22:28:25.944-05:00*sigh* What a divine place in your home, my friend...*sigh* What a divine place in your home, my friend :) Yes, I collect books and still haven't gone to reading books on the computer or Kindle...I love the look and feel of a "real" book too much :)<br /><br />I love your library, dear Deborah! Everything looks perfect. Happy weekend. Hugs!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-700268913476448692015-02-27T21:19:08.546-05:002015-02-27T21:19:08.546-05:00Ah such a luxury to have the space to keep all you...Ah such a luxury to have the space to keep all your beloved books! Your shelves look very organized and the books are well displayed.<br />We haven't got the space...my husband reads books on his IPad and I am using the public library more often now...have a few shelves in the hobby room but am continually purging them to make room for others.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-13275150602280184822015-02-27T20:41:31.081-05:002015-02-27T20:41:31.081-05:00Your new bookshelves look great! You have plenty o...Your new bookshelves look great! You have plenty of room for new additions. Deborah, I hope you really enjoy your library!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-91120318860184419182015-02-27T20:22:03.163-05:002015-02-27T20:22:03.163-05:00Wowee, Deborah! You must feel so accomplished and ...Wowee, Deborah! You must feel so accomplished and happy! <br />No, we don't collect books, but we read a LOT. My husband, as you may know, is not into stuff of any kind, so he is now almost exclusively a library loaner. He used to buy and then pass his books along to family. He even emptied his work resource library in Jan (retirement) and gave to another person in his field. I have a some keepers, and I plan to use his bookcase he just unloaded to store them. Mine are homeless, in stacks around the house. <br />Great job!Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.com