A while back I saw an idea on Martha Stewart on how to make your own bookends using a brick that had been slightly chiseled. I decided to go ahead and make it but taking it a step further by spray painting it, you guessed it, gold. This couldn't be easier and the results couldn't be prettier. It is almost as if you turn a brick into a gold nugget. It works perfectly to hold up a variety of coffee table books and also doubles as a nice paper weight.
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Instructions:
Take two bricks - either reclaimed or new. If new, lightly hit the top with a hammer to break off the edges to create a rustic look. Coat each brick with a layer of spray paint - I used Rustoleum metallic gold. Allow to dry and presto, you have two bookends!
Wow! I love this idea! Can you please come to my house and decorate it!?? I love your style! xoxo
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ReplyDeleteawesome idea!!!! :)
ReplyDeletenice and creative idea Alison!:) Kisses!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a bookend!
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Thats a Great idea my dear!!
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ha!! so apropos!! love it. I actually have a ton of bricks in my garage.....I'm going to try this!! thanks for the idea. I will be sure to post photos so you can see....maybe next week. What would we do without gold spray paint?
ReplyDeletethese are really pretty! i love that you chose gold too. pinning it now! :)
ReplyDeletexoamy
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cute idea!:)
ReplyDeletexx Kate
http://style-department.blogspot.com
I never thought that a brick could look so glamorous!
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Eleonor
So glad I found this my boyfriend has way too many books and I'm running out of ways to keep them together! I'll have to try this out I think it would fit in my living room perfectly.
ReplyDeleteOH, I am doing this!! It is so fabulous!!
ReplyDeletexo, amy
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Love the look of this. Sounds easy enough, just might have to give this one a try. Found you at Mimosa Lane, now following :)
ReplyDeleteIncredible idea!! LOVE this! xo, Julie
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Alison, seriously, if you I would hire an interieur designer, it would def be you. I love this idea of the bookend. My books are crashing all the time and I was looking for one in the stores, they are absolutely boring. BUT this is amazing and I know what I will do this weekend :-) Thank you so much, you are the BEST
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You are so sweet! I can get on a plane now:)
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Alison
what a fantastic idea! love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a simple idea and it looks like an expensive piece someone would buy!
ReplyDeleteXo, Rachel
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Wow this is such a cool idea! I love an easy and fabulous DIY :) Thanks for sharing!!
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Great Idea!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing idea :) love the gold detail. I also read the guest post you did and its fantastic. I loved finding out new little things about you and you look gorgeous :) Wish I'd see more of you on your blog too :)
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