Driftwood Tan & Soft Brown Decorative Books
Warm, weathered neutrals with the patina of well-loved cloth bindings.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
The First Day of Spring palette
Sage, olive, moss, fern and forest-green spines.
First Day of Spring · Green
First Day of Spring: Green Decorative Books
Fresh, leafy greens from sage to moss.
- Free shipping · continental U.S.
- 90-day returns
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- Free shipping · continental U.S. and D.C.
- 90-day returns · no restocking fee
- Good used condition · titles vary
- Ships from Virginia Beach, VA
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Common setups
| Setup (styled, ~60% full) | Feet | Lots | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-in. shelf | 2 ft | 1 × 2 ft | $129.99 |
| Five-shelf 30-in. bookcase | 8 ft | 4 × 2 ft | $519.96 |
| Pair of 36-in. built-ins, 5 shelves each | 18 ft | 9 × 2 ft | $1169.91 |
| Staged bookcase, 5 × 30 in. (half full) | 7 ft | 3 × 2 ft + 1 × 1 ft | $459.96 |
Mantel, coffee table or console? A five-book stack ($39.99) is usually enough.
About First Day of Spring
The first warm morning of the year, when the trees go from bare to that soft, bright haze of new leaves. First Day of Spring gathers real hardcover books with spines across the green family: sage, olive, moss and deeper forest tones, sorted so they sit together like a garden border. Green spines echo houseplants and the view out the window, which makes them feel natural almost anywhere. Pair them with cream for a fresh, light shelf, with tan for an earthy, relaxed one, or with burgundy for a classic library feel. Choose a five-book shelf stack to bring a little green to a coffee table or kitchen shelf, or a foot or two for a bookcase. Titles vary. Good used condition: clean and intact, with light shelf wear possible. Ships free to the continental U.S.
- Brings the outdoors in; echoes plants and garden views
- Works with sage, cream, wood and natural textures
- A color that feels fresh in spring and rich in winter
- Mixed greens give depth and a collected look
- Great as an accent in neutral rooms
Ideal for: Kitchens, dining rooms, nurseries, studies, and anyone with sage or green walls.
Sizes & details
- Shelf stack
- 5 books, about 6–9 in. when stacked flat · $39.99
- 1 foot
- About 12 in. of shelf, usually 10–12 books · $69.99
- 2 feet
- About 24 in. of shelf, usually 20–24 books · $129.99
- Palette
- Sage, olive, moss, fern and forest-green spines.
- Titles
- Vary. Books are sorted by spine color.
- Condition
- Good used condition: clean and intact, with light shelf wear possible.
- Shipping
- Free. We ship to the continental U.S. and D.C. only. We can’t ship to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, APO/FPO or international addresses. You’ll get an email with tracking when your order ships.
- Returns
- 90-day returns: the buyer pays return shipping, there’s no restocking fee, and sales tax is refunded along with the purchase price. Return policy
Questions about First Day of Spring
What shades of green are included?
A mix across the green family, from sage and olive to moss and forest. The exact shades vary from lot to lot.
Does green go with gray walls?
Yes, especially muted sage and olive. Add cream books to keep the look light.
Is it good for holiday decor?
Deeper greens pair well with burgundy and brass for winter. Lighter greens are lovely in spring.
Will I get the books in the photo?
Representative photo. Your books will match the color palette shown. Titles vary.
How does shipping work?
Shipping is free and included in the price. We ship to the continental U.S. and D.C. only. We can’t ship to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, APO/FPO or international addresses. You’ll get an email with tracking when your order ships.
What condition are the books in?
Good used condition: clean and intact, with light shelf wear possible.
Can I return them?
Yes. 90-day returns: the buyer pays return shipping, there’s no restocking fee, and sales tax is refunded along with the purchase price.
Mix and match
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