One of my favorite gifts that I gave this Christmas was a set of Chinese Foo Dog bookends. They were part of a secret santa game and I wasn't sure how they would be received but fortunately they were a hit. Secretly I was hoping no one would like them and I would be able to take them back home with me. However, they have inspired my new appreciation for bookends and the artistic contribution these objects can give to a beautifully layed out bookshelf. A bookend(s) can make or break the vision of a bookshelf in my opinion. They can be used to express the types of books they contain or merely act as a work of art. Bookends normally come in pairs but on occasion you only need one which is where a vase or any other object can take the place of a traditional end. One tip that I have found helpful when designing (and redesigning) my own bookshleves is keeping like colored books with like colored books - this creates a pleasing pattern for the viewers eye while creatin a cohesive layout.
1. 6-Bottle Bookend Wine Rack, $30
2. Canine Companion Bookends in French Bulldog, $56
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