This is such a great idea…
February 4, 2016 in Art & Design, Miscellaneous, Reblogs | Tags: books, Bricks, garden
Excellent idea for the artistic book lover.
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February 4, 2016 at 12:33
olganm
It looks fabulous! I’ve seen the steps in a staircase to look like book backs, but that’s a fab one.
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February 4, 2016 at 13:18
First Night Design
Isn’t it just! There was a church in Fulham/Kensington that was being converted into flats, I think, and the developer had been very enterprising with the surrounding cover as it was painted as book spines and looked brilliant. No scaffolding in sight.
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February 4, 2016 at 12:45
janetweightreed10
I love this….a wonderful idea. Another way to enjoy the creative process…:) Hoping all is well and sending love Janet. xxx
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February 4, 2016 at 13:19
First Night Design
Absolutely. Makes me feel joyful and I’m going to copy the idea. xxx
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February 5, 2016 at 10:29
janetweightreed10
I don’t have a garden of my own in London – however I could paint the steps outside leading to my flat….now that would be a joyful thing for me and the other residents:) xxx
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February 5, 2016 at 13:23
First Night Design
Perfect!
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February 4, 2016 at 13:00
Mary Smith
What a fantastic idea. I have a set of three steps in my garden where this would look perfect. I can find the bricks but I’d need someone to paint them as I’m totally useless at this kind of thing.
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February 4, 2016 at 13:20
First Night Design
Do it, do it! And when you’ve found that someone, post photos of the result.
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February 4, 2016 at 14:04
Mary Smith
Will do.
How did the op go? Are you home?
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February 4, 2016 at 18:28
First Night Design
All will be revealed in tomorrow’s post!
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February 4, 2016 at 16:38
Faraday's Candle
It is fantastic!
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February 4, 2016 at 18:28
First Night Design
Yup!
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February 4, 2016 at 16:40
Judith Barrow
A great idea – now to persuade hubby to let me use some of the old bricks he’s been hanging on to… just in case they become useful. Well, I think this is ‘useful’!! Jx. PS: Hope you’re okay
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February 4, 2016 at 18:29
First Night Design
Very useful. He must be persuaded by any means possible!
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February 4, 2016 at 17:24
bonjourberlin
Great idea:)
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February 4, 2016 at 18:29
First Night Design
Certainly is!
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February 4, 2016 at 17:37
Barb Drummond
Great test for drunks at an outdoor party!
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February 4, 2016 at 18:30
First Night Design
I like your way of thinking, Barb!
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February 4, 2016 at 18:40
Barb Drummond
Thinking or drinking?
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February 4, 2016 at 18:46
First Night Design
Take a guess!
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February 4, 2016 at 18:47
Barb Drummond
Both!
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February 4, 2016 at 19:12
Joanne
How brilliant – now to make this photo a reality… hmmmm! 😉
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February 4, 2016 at 19:25
First Night Design
Photograph some of your books, print them out, wrap round and then outdoor varnish? My ideas never quite work, though, although when my fingers were better I used to do hard-working coasters with ceramic tiles this way!
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February 4, 2016 at 19:29
Joanne
Well, I’m open to suggestions and there’s nothing to lose, lol – watch out summer! 🙂
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February 5, 2016 at 13:21
First Night Design
You’re bound to find a method looking on Pinterest. In fact, I think that’s where Gigi found the idea originally.
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February 5, 2016 at 21:35
Joanne
This can be daughter’s Spring Break “mission” since Pinterest is her “go-to” for EVERYTHING, lol! 😉
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February 5, 2016 at 21:55
First Night Design
Perfect!
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February 5, 2016 at 07:03
Mary
Awesome idea!
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February 5, 2016 at 13:22
First Night Design
Knew you’d like it! And, of course, you’d be brilliant at painting the spine effect.
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February 5, 2016 at 16:27
Mary
Love it Sarah. Here is to a new trend, an outside library (of sorts, lol) as an entertaining area!
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February 5, 2016 at 19:39
beetleypete
It is an unusual idea indeed, and works very well. Trouble is, if we all start doing it, it will soon become passe, and sold as a kit by Homebase!
Best wishes, Pete. x
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February 5, 2016 at 21:55
First Night Design
I know, I know. Shhh!
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February 6, 2016 at 12:54
Martha Reynolds
Oh, how I love this!
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February 6, 2016 at 12:55
First Night Design
It’s delectable, isn’t it!
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