Total at the Thrift Store $6.50

On my latest trip to the thrift store, I am intrigued by the magic of books, and an old basket- my grand total $6.50. You can never have too many baskets. This one, which I bought to use for laundry, has found a better way to live, by housing rolled up blankets in a guest bedroom.

Now, for one of my old tricks. I can't deny...I love books. Old books are a great way to add drama to your decorating. The books that I bought were $0.50 a piece. If I'm looking for books to decorate with, I usually try to look for these 3 things: (1) Classic novels (2) Books that I would like to read (3) Books that have an interesting cover. Always look for books of different heights, thicknesses, and color, they will add instant interest. Here are the books that I bought from the store, and how I used them to add interest. Books are also great to give a small lamp more stature, or to "ground" an item.