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My family recently moved from the suburbs to the country, and I LOVE it out here! Not only do I have a home large enough to support my book addiction of hardbacks and book decor, but I can also dabble in gardening.

Before moving to the country, I wasn’t very interested in plants. I did try growing an avocado and attempted a few tomato plants. But nothing really did well.

That was until I moved to the country. Now my plants are doing much better, so I have ventured into “plantstagram” for more ideas for growing and maintaining my garden. What I found were some fantastic book decor ideas that combined my new-found gardening hobby with my love of books.

Here are some of the highlights.

1. Book Bricks

If you want to add a pop of color to your garden, especially when your plants aren’t in bloom, consider adding these stunning book bricks.

You will need a quality set of outdoor acrylic paint and several book-shaped bricks. Then, transform the bricks into your favorite novel.

They will look beautiful pretty much anywhere in your garden. Some places I recommend using them in your decor include:

• On top of garden walls, outdoor shelves, and window sills
• Around tree rings or garden rims
• Along the edge of your hard
• Placed flat along your garden walk

2. Book Vases

If you have been on Bookstagram, you probably have seen the infamous book vase. I loved the look of the pure glass vase with pristine tulips inside. However, I also know that water doesn’t stay clean for long, even if you regularly switch it, and stems can look a little sad after just a day or two.

So, I did some digging and found this adorable book vase that isn’t clear. It will hide the discolored water and wilting stems, so you only see the beautiful flowers on the top. I also recommend using dried flowers for more permanent decor.

3. Plant Bookends

Creatively display your plants on your bookshelf using plant bookends. You will need to be cautious when searching for plant bookends because the weight of dirt and flowers alone aren’t enough to hold most books in place.

After comparing several options, I did find two sturdy yet stunning options:

L-Shaped Bookends

These L-shaped bookends allow you to set your favorite potted plant or succulent on your bookshelves. The heavy wood is strong enough to keep your books in place while still offering a space for plants.

Keep in mind that bookshelves often don’t afford a ton of sunlight. I would recommend using these bookends on floating shelves or with plants that don’t mind a little shade.

Flower Vase Bookends

If you need heavier bookends, these marble-inspired book vase bookends are your solution. They will stay put even if they’re holding all your Barnes and Noble Collectible editions.

If you’re planning on keeping these bookends on an enclosed shelf, you should consider using dried flowers since they don’t need any sunlight. However, they’ll also look stunning on a floating shelf or window pane, with your favorite novels between them.

4. Bookshelf Plants

I’m a nick-nack kind of girl. While I think books look beautiful on shelves, I also feel like additional decor really adds to a bookshelf.

Half my decor is nerd items and book-related figurines. But, I also like a little greenery bringing my garden indoors.

If you want to add some small plants to your bookshelf, check out these small pots. They are the perfect size to fit between your books and the edge of your shelf.

5. Book Garden Stairs

If you live on a hill and have outdoor stairs, you can spruce them up by painting them to look like book spines. Use the outdoor acrylic paint (you can find a link to a quality brand in the book bricks section). Then, paint the side of the stairs.

I would recommend not painting the top because the steady foot traffic may cause the paint to wear away.

6. Book Garden Sign

I have seen this book garden sign pop up on my feed for years! It’s definitely on my list to add to my garden decor.

What you’ll need is a post and 5-10 boards. You cut arrows into the board or draw arrows on it. I love this inspirational post, but feel free to customize it to your favorite places (I think Velaris needs a spot).

I recommend using the outdoor acrylic paint I previously recommended so it stays weather resistant. You will also want a wood sealant to keep the wooden sign from rotting over time and protect the bright colors of your paint.

7. Book Planter

If you want an indoor or outdoor planter for your favorite small plants, consider this adorable book planter from Amazon!

You can also DIY a book planter. First, tie or glue one to five books together. Then, cut out the center the size of your small pot so it can fit snuggly inside your books.

You can find super affordable books at Goodwill or secondhand bookstores.

Share Your Favorite Book Decor

Which book decor did you use?

If you incorporate any of these suggestions in your home or garden, I’d love to see them! Tag me on Instagram or send me a message.