8. Stacked Vintage Book Risers & Botanical Garlands

Hardcover books with torn or worn dust jackets can be stripped down to reveal rich cloth bindings, gold-leaf lettering, and aged cream-colored pages.

  • The DIY Update: Remove modern dust jackets to expose textured spines in deep green, brown, and burgundy. Alternatively, bundle books with natural jute twine after tearing out several aged pages to craft folded paper leaf garlands.
  • Styling Tip: Stack two or three thick volumes horizontally on a side table to elevate small ceramic pumpkins, candles, or brass trinkets.