Here at the Marin History Museum we care for and display
Marin’s collective history and treasures, but we know that history is more than
the collective story. Its value
also exists on a very personal and individual level. Most of us have collections or things we have kept that
remind us of our past. It is the
Marin History Museum’s job to highlight our shared history, but we also want to
rouse a passion in you to care for and highlight your own history. This blog, Curating your Life, is dedicated to that endeavor. We hope you will be inspired and share
how you display your story!
This week’s post is dedicated to paper!
Books
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| Image from gypsyhousedesigns.blogspot.com |
Most of us have a favorite book. It could be a children’s
picture book or a novel. Here are two ideas to
showcase pages from your most beloved books.
This scarf will remind you of your favorite book and provide you with reading material. I would want to get the pages Jane Eyre printed on a scarf because it was the first chapter book I sacrificed many nights of sleep to finish.
Below are letters with Dr. Suess illustrations. You can scan your favorite illustration and frame it in your house! For me, I would want to highlight my favorite childhood series Morris and Borris. I have fond memories of reading it with my mom until I was crying from laughter!
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| You can buy these prints from Amazon or make your own! Image from Amazon.com |
Paper bags and card
catalogues
I have lots of collections, including gift shop bags. I have them from all of my travels, and
although not all gift shop bags are created equal there are some decorative
gems. I stored them with my pre-digital travel photographs, meaning they were
hidden away in the closet. A
Country Magazine article inspired me to display them. Now my best bags from around the world line my entryway. This idea can be applied to most paper
products, including brochures, tickets, greeting cards, and post cards.
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| Image from gottahaveit0306.blogspot.com |
This is a picture of a wall in the San Francisco Public library. The walls are covered with the old card catalogue.
Do you have a collection that could be used to cover a wall?
CD and Record Covers
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| Make a headboard out of record covers! Image from www.sfgate.com |
Today music is bought and sold in an MP3 format. Rarely do we buy or listen to CDs or
records. So what do we do with all
those Backstreet Boys CD’s or Frank Sinatra Records? Here are some great ideas!
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| Add CD books to your wall to make a 3D art installation. Image from wineandcardigans.blogspot.com |
Caring for Paper Tip:
Paper products can easily fade so be sure to keep them out
of direct sunlight!
Please share your own ideas below and tune in for next
week's blog on childhood toys!
This is a very interesting and inspiring blog article. When I was a college sophmore I decorated my apartment's living room wall with record album covers from bands I adored. It was a total blast from the past and a real hit with other kids in the building. I guess I was ahead of the curve?
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the next blog post in the series. Keep 'em coming!
-MJ