![]() The descriptions of life in the mountains are magical and perfect to pair these wooden creations. Yes, I went with an obvious one here but that’s because it’s just so good! I love this story about surviving in the rugged Alaska wilderness. Wooden Mountain Bookends with The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. ![]() I read Verne’s classic earlier this year and adored it. Who doesn’t love a giant octopus in story or bookend format? This penguin hardbound edition is my favorite cover of the classic for sure. Octopus Bookends with Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. What better story to give as an engagement present? It takes place in modern day Cincinnati, but the obsession with marriage remains. This Pride and Prejudice retelling is so incredibly funny. The whole series takes place in the village of Three Pines where the characters feel like old friends.ĭiamond Bookends with Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld. The first book in Louise Penny’s mystery series is adored by anyone I’ve ever given it too. Pinecone Bookends with Still Life by Louise Penny. Don spends most of the novel scooting around town on his bike while he narrates the story. I looked this story about a man with Asperger’s on the hunt for the perfect wife. Whale Bookends with Moby Dick by Herman Melville of course! Moby Dick can be found for only $3 online, but we like the idea of giving a collectors edition of this classic.īicycle Bookends with The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. It’s a beautiful tale by a favorite author. She wants a different life but she’s not sure if that’s possible. The Museum of Extraordinary Things features Cora, a performer in her father’s circus. Mermaid Bookends with The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman. Pineapples are also a sign of welcome and hospitality in the south, so you might want to pair it with a coffee table or home decorating book too. Pineapple Bookends with Castle of Water by Dane Hucklebridge or any of the books on our Ultimate list of beach reads. Purchases made through links will result in a small commission to us at no cost to you. ![]() It’s the perfect gift combo for all year long. So, I thought I would round up all my favorites from Target AND suggest a book pairing to go with it. I gave her those bicycle bookends and a book I thought she would adore (The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.) It made me so happy to think of her growing book collection being proudly displayed between the bookends. Not to mention, my beloved bicycle set are still there too! One of my favorite gifts I’ve ever given was a dear friend’s housewarming gift. One child wanted the taco set and the other was craving a hamburger one. I was shopping for a lamp the other day and stumbled upon a whole endcap of adorable bookends. Entries close at 11:59pm PST on July 3rd.ĭisclosure: This post is part of a sponsorship with Bab圜enter.OMG ya’ll, Target is killing the bookends game these days. Enter using the Rafflecopter code below, open to US Residents 18+ years. One lucky Mom Endeavors reader will win a $50 Target gift card- great for getting materials to create your own DIY Project. There are some other great, customizable ideas there too. The boys LOVE them! If DIY bookends aren’t your project-style, then be sure to check out Bab圜enter’s DIY Inspiration Pinterest board for some ideas. Quick (minus drying time), easy, and totally customizable. ![]() But, otherwise, I did it just like the video shows. I do recommend adding a big of foam or non-slip material to the bottom of the bookends to prevent sliding. But then, you just need to glue down your toys and spray paint. ![]() Super easy! Prying apart the wood block took a little bit of time (I wanted to be sure to do it carefully). Then, really all you need is two figurines or toys, spray paint, and glue (most of which you can find at Target). I love it because the small square is perfect for the bookends and the larger on is great for the wall. But, I found a different 2-piece wall cube set in my local Target. Super cute, right?! Love it! The wall cube set shown in the video was only available online in my area. My inspiration actually came from Target!! Check out their cute DIY Nursery Wall Art & Bookends project: But again, the general project can be customized in SO many ways. Have a baby shower to go to? Planning a baby boy’s nursery or a little boy’s room? No matter which of those scenarios apply, making some DIY bookends would be a great way to go for a unique, personalized touch! And, the best part about this project is that it is completely customizable – you could go with something softer & sweeter for a baby gift (or a baby girl) or even some sort of classic toy (I think letter blocks would be really cute)! My boys are SO excited about these dinomite dinosaur bookends! I think they’d be adorable in the right baby boy nursery too. ![]()
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