I was in Columbia, TN this week wandering around their downtown and wandered my way into a bookstore. Funny how that happens! What drew me in was this beautiful Christmas book tree in the window of the store. (I’ll be honest, the books did too!)
I took a picture and turned to the guy at the counter and asked him how many books it took to make this tree. He said “I dunno.” Very disappointing answer! I can’t imagine I’m the first person to walk into the store and ask that question. Anyway, I took a picture and marveled at how high it stood, wondering if I had enough books at home to make one. I probably do, but it would leave my bookshelves absolutely empty! As well as the thought of putting all of those books back on the shelves persuaded me to not build a tree quite that large.
I went home and started googling Christmas Book Tree’s and found that it doesn’t really matter the size. Here are some of my favorite’s.
I kind of want the big round room to put this one in, too! How fabulous!
Here is a little desktop tree. I love the look of it, but I’m cringing at bending all of those bindings! I love the size though!
I love this idea because you don’t need a big room. Just a wall to stack your books against and a little festive garland!
Then you have your color coordinated books mini tree. It sits nicely on an end table and has a star on top. Love, Love, Love! I’m positive I can do this one!
Off I go to create my little book tree. Have any of you created a book tree? Care to share how big, or what you picked for your theme? Did you stack? Create a circle?
I hope your holiday season is happy, festive and bright!
Merry Christmas-
Deb
postnote: I was inspired to create my own mini tree. What do you think?
The Reading Chick 
I love seeing these….they are so pretty!
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Me too, and I was so excited to happen upon one in this quaint little town al decorated for Christmas. It made the middle of the work week a little brighter. And got me in the Christmas spirit!
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I made my own and added it to the post. It’s a mini tree! Lol.
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I would love to do one but I am mid move and have most of my books in storage 😢
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I love them and would love to make the ‘easy’ little one but I don’t have any green novels :-). I made my own little bookish tree this year (I made a DIY tutorial of it) but I might do a real book tree (with closed books) next year. I don’t want to crack the spines either 🙂
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I actually did a mini tree this morning and am adding it to this post. Very simple. Cute!!
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What a fantastic idea – and yours is great!
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I had a lot more green books than I thought, but they were mostly the same size. Regardless, I think it turned out cute, thanks!
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I love these (shame that guy didn’t know how many books there were in the tree) And I like how you went for it and made your own- especially like how you chose all green books 😉
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Thanks so much! The larger ones were too daunting and really who has the room for a big tree like that! The little one was perfect.
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You’re welcome! hehe I totally get that!
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Reblogged this on Sherrie's Scriptorium and commented:
This post if full of great creative ideas. Has anyone else done this?
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Wonderful, thanks!!
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Reblogged this on Walttriznastories's Blog and commented:
My good friend found a readers’ heaven for the Christmas holiday.
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Hi Sherrie,
I reblogged this. Love it!
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Those are adorable. The last one looks like it might be the easiest…that’s probably what I’d go with. 🙂
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That’s what I did, LOL.
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I love the smaller, green book trees (though I agree about the spines on the one, and it looks like they may have drilled through them as well) – might have to try this after work tonight 😀
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Great! I wish I could see yours when you’ve finished!
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