Your home is more than just a place to store you clothing and eat dinner at the end of a long day.  We spend time at home relaxing, entertaining, watching television–and reading!

Books are beautiful.  They represent the combined knowledge of the human race, and offer us the opportunity to learn new things while stimulating our imaginations.  They can go anywhere, require no electricity, and have endless topics for us to choose from.

So why not use them as part of our decorating?

I don’t necessarily mean the stack of paperback Harlequin romances that you have in a box in the garage.  But books of poetry, or spiritual texts can be particularly beautiful–inside and out.  You an also find classic works at used bookstores in unique, eye-catching bindings.  Large, gorgeous picture books can be displayed on the shelf or on a coffee table and enjoyed by guests as they relax in your sitting areas, and used to spark conversation on any number of topics.

Consider investing in a fantastic bookshelf to house your collection.  You’ll find your friends and family drawn to it as they browse your selection and ask to borrow things that catch your eye.

If your collection of books leaves much to be desired, try hitting up used book stores, second-hand stores, and garage sales, where you can find multitudes of books for a song.

You’ll love the comforting feeling of being surrounded by these great works of literature as you relax with your morning coffee or tea.