Today I spent a little time organizing my Reader's Digest Books. I hadn't given them a home again since the carpeting was installed so it was time!
They were my Grandma's books and I treasure them. I enjoy reading the same stories she spent time reading.
They are also fun to place here and there around the house for extra pattern and color.
The oldest books I have are from 1969 (above). Back then they mixed up the prints and color throughout the year.
In the early seventies they began using a specific print each year, but with every new volume they would switch up the color.
Some of my favorite prints:
I just thought I might as well snap a few photo's since I had them all out.
My husband really wants me to part with them.
I just can't.
I think I will be fine with reading the newer books without the pretty covers, and then passing them along. That's a little compromise and a lot of reading.
Have you read any great books lately?
These are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't part with them either...stunning so pretty & memories!
ReplyDeleteThose books are AMAZING! Don't get rid of them.
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute Lynda! I can see why you can't part with them.....their sentimental value is priceless!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how current the covers look with graphic prints so big right now. I love the way your books look piled together.
ReplyDeletethey are gorgeous... love the prints!
ReplyDeleteOH NO! You must keep them....tie up a few with twine and prop them on a small table...so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love these!! I would hold on to them if you can. The patterns and colors are so beautiful and you can use them as decor. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, these are awesome I love the fun colors you used!
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Kristin
So pretty! And so special that they were your grandma's books. A must keep for sure!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't part with them either, Lynda. It's a little piece of Grandma. They are pretty too, they remind me of something you might come across in Anthropologie. I am sorry I haven't been by in awhile. It has been kind of nuts. Jordan graduated and I got busy w/ blog redesigns. Anyways, hope you have been well!! xo
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