tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post7665521252005815943..comments2023-08-01T11:09:04.381-04:00Comments on Jillian's Pages: Antique Books ~ Art Works Inside & OutJillian's Bella Rosa Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325276255189392605noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-75164803194192194862008-03-01T18:30:00.000-05:002008-03-01T18:30:00.000-05:00I also have a small collection of very old books a...I also have a small collection of very old books and I agree -- the best part are the beautiful covers and bindings. Your display is very nice!violetladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029256237420904005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-86204205223575200852008-02-25T04:49:00.000-05:002008-02-25T04:49:00.000-05:00I have a real weakness for a pretty vintage book a...I have a real weakness for a pretty vintage book and your collection is just amazing Jillian!!! I love the look of only these old beauties on the shelves but have more regular books than vintage ones on my shelf. I use my vintage books in various places including my sidetable where they can be shown off.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!<BR/><BR/>Hugs ~<BR/>HeidiHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05306674979528881706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-22660396995824164642008-02-25T00:14:00.000-05:002008-02-25T00:14:00.000-05:00We share a love of old beautiful books. Although I...We share a love of old beautiful books. <BR/>Although I love to read and learn new things and enjoy stories...I have bought many books for the cover alone and never plan to venture inside the front cover to discover what it may hold secret within!!!<BR/>I would love to have built in book shelves just like what you have. Some day!!<BR/>Until then, it's free standing shelves that I move around much too often.<BR/>AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11881713709227415243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-21127694624470949682008-02-24T21:50:00.000-05:002008-02-24T21:50:00.000-05:00I love how you have decorated the bookshelves, all...I love how you have decorated the bookshelves, all the beautiful glassware really set the books out. I also collect old books, and this has given me a good idea or two on how to show them. KAtieHummingbird Chatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01091586086880925595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-342921877426239042008-02-24T14:03:00.000-05:002008-02-24T14:03:00.000-05:00Wow! What a beautiful collection, Jillian! You h...Wow! What a beautiful collection, Jillian! You have everything displayed wonderfully too! I'd love to come over for tea. :0)<BR/>~KelliKellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959889019639336499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-6842230648250436302008-02-23T13:07:00.000-05:002008-02-23T13:07:00.000-05:00I usually head for the bookshelf first at our loca...I usually head for the bookshelf first at our local second-hand shop. There are always some interesting finds!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02267674745837713337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-1824312549292634582008-02-23T11:08:00.000-05:002008-02-23T11:08:00.000-05:00There are 2 more things we have in common, I love ...There are 2 more things we have in common, I love old books and I hate winter!hehe!I have no use for5 Winter after the holidays.I think we should go straight from Christmas to Spring !!!! If it snows again I am going to flap my wings and fly south!!!!!!! We are going to Oregon next week for about a week,when we get back I expect it to be Spring here in PA, will you work on that for me while I am gone???Thanks I knew I could count on you!!!!!Genevievehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10192860973657711647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-35384199556732623712008-02-22T22:00:00.000-05:002008-02-22T22:00:00.000-05:00Well, now, Miss Julian I think you do have a libra...Well, now, Miss Julian I think you do have a library....maybe small, but you do have one, in my opinion.....<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting and commenting on my silver basket....BettyBettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08635572075951871756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-87359883494763854632008-02-22T20:18:00.000-05:002008-02-22T20:18:00.000-05:00You have really found some gorgeous books. Aesthe...You have really found some gorgeous books. Aesthetically they are awesome. Sometimes that's what matters! Can I say it?"They don't make 'em like that any more!" Thank you for sharing.<BR/>Nancynancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587048072191384586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-43935287555705554202008-02-22T18:33:00.000-05:002008-02-22T18:33:00.000-05:00Hi Jillian,Stop by..I've got something for you!Mic...Hi Jillian,<BR/>Stop by..I've got something for you!<BR/><BR/>MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098215706888728199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-39965909545107009302008-02-22T17:48:00.000-05:002008-02-22T17:48:00.000-05:00I love your old books. I have a fancy for old boo...I love your old books. I have a fancy for old books. The winter one would be my favorite - as I LOVE winter. (YOu can have spring - :)0 <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing,<BR/>~MartieMarthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140356627632637515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-21866486864020101862008-02-22T16:23:00.000-05:002008-02-22T16:23:00.000-05:00You have a BEAUTIFUL collection - I want to see th...You have a BEAUTIFUL collection - I want to see the flower from the Tennyson book.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing today, I enjoyed peeking at THE BOOKSHELF.Connie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823945953153064691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-66580925171841646572008-02-22T16:08:00.000-05:002008-02-22T16:08:00.000-05:00Those are gorgeous books!! Very cool collection, a...Those are gorgeous books!! Very cool collection, and I love the way you've been choosy about which ones to add to the collection. The overall effect is awesome! ;o)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622264183976650072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-29014238114107323792008-02-22T14:00:00.000-05:002008-02-22T14:00:00.000-05:00What a wonderful collection! I like those 3 books ...What a wonderful collection! I like those 3 books together too. Now that would be a neat idea--to collect titles that tell a story or say something when put together. <BR/><BR/>Cathy :)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628766883973904828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-80566275716501122492008-02-22T11:37:00.000-05:002008-02-22T11:37:00.000-05:00Beautiful shelves! I don't think your white book i...Beautiful shelves! I don't think your white book is at all boring, though - that's quite classy, with the gold on the binding. :)<BR/>Thanks for sharing! Have a BLESSED day!Lori Stilgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05645730879276361602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-83422960882037064982008-02-22T11:26:00.000-05:002008-02-22T11:26:00.000-05:00What a great selection! I'm such a sucker for book...What a great selection! I'm such a sucker for books, I cant seem to get rid of them and they are taking over the house! <BR/><BR/>About my mixer, I have no idea why I named her Jillian at Christmas. I just always liked that name and have a weird habit of naming items in my house.<BR/><BR/>But, it's pretty funny that you're both red heads! :)Liz Harrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08085308886362660283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-61875302659801500322008-02-22T11:12:00.000-05:002008-02-22T11:12:00.000-05:00Jillian!Love the books and the way you've decorate...Jillian!<BR/><BR/>Love the books and the way you've decorated your shelves..just perfect! <BR/><BR/>Have a great Friday!<BR/><BR/>MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098215706888728199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-64163712311519632842008-02-22T10:55:00.000-05:002008-02-22T10:55:00.000-05:00What a beautiful collection you have!What a beautiful collection you have!JennVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170676586895747675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-34320658377155507512008-02-22T10:48:00.000-05:002008-02-22T10:48:00.000-05:00They're just gorgeous! I love the lettering, and s...They're just gorgeous! I love the lettering, and so often they have little raised designs, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-44222462389832559742008-02-22T10:04:00.000-05:002008-02-22T10:04:00.000-05:00The spines of those books are just beautiful! Tha...The spines of those books are just beautiful! Thanks for sharing - Jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547226679311827501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-84138789810998684802008-02-22T09:27:00.000-05:002008-02-22T09:27:00.000-05:00Hi Jillian,Your old books are so beautiful! I too ...Hi Jillian,<BR/>Your old books are so beautiful! I too 'judge a book by its cover' - well, particuarly old ones anyway!!!Natasha Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954070531490399099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-66206333523939734252008-02-22T09:26:00.000-05:002008-02-22T09:26:00.000-05:00What a beautiful collection. I laughed when you sa...What a beautiful collection. I laughed when you said that you liked the "look" of the book, not necessarily what the book was about! I sometimes do the same thing! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing. <BR/><BR/>You can check out my show & tell at http://anapronaday.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-88051233011164713802008-02-22T08:59:00.000-05:002008-02-22T08:59:00.000-05:00I wish I had the room to display all the old books...I wish I had the room to display all the old books I have. Yours is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-37860178187506153392008-02-22T08:35:00.000-05:002008-02-22T08:35:00.000-05:00I have several old books myself! I purchased my fi...I have several old books myself! I purchased my first for $4 when I was just 12 years old! Yours are in beautiful shape, one of the criteria I'm sure! I love how you have displayed them, creating little interesting vignettes on the shelves with other treasures!<BR/>ConnieConstancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748558090320737035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6041269635727474245.post-49652168564642734712008-02-22T07:08:00.000-05:002008-02-22T07:08:00.000-05:00Oh, I want to get my hands on your books; I love t...Oh, I want to get my hands on your books; I love the way old books smell & the feel of a proper cover.Ganeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476109171650258810noreply@blogger.com