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YOUR THIS FALL

By Katy Danos Photos by james gaffney

own house," but remember the lyric "these are a few of my favorite things." The idea is not to fill all the shelves at once with books in rows–that's called a library–but rather to create a gameplan for presenting your authentic style, color loves, and personal vibe. It should never feel finished and it will organically change over time. Clump your books in loose color groups, sort by size, and remove dust jackets if too worn. Don't worry about having enough books. It is better to be spare and collect books in real time. Big coffee table books are a treat and older books can be found at flea markets and tag sales. An insider tip: buy gently used books at a fraction of the cost on amazon.com.

ADORE • FALL 2017

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