Dunes Cream & Ivory Decorative Books
Soft, sandy neutrals that make any shelf look calm and finished.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Holiday gifts
Gifts that finish a shelf.
Real hardcover books sorted by spine color, as a five-book stack, one foot or two feet. An easy gift for a new home, a holiday host or the book lover who has everything.
- Free shipping to the continental U.S.
- 90-day returns
- Stacks from $39.99
Pick a size
Three easy gift sizes.
A five-book stack
from $39.99
For hosts, coffee tables and mantels. Tie it with ribbon and it’s ready to give.
One foot of books
from $69.99
About 10–12 books: a housewarming shelf or a guest-room bookcase.
Two feet of books
from $129.99
About 20–24 books: a group gift, new built-ins or a closing gift.
Free shipping is included in every price. Tax is added at checkout where it applies. First order? Use code WELCOME10 at checkout for 10% off.
Pick a palette
Not sure of their style?
Cream and tan suit almost any room. If you know their colors, match the sofa, the rug or the paint.
| If their home is… | Try |
|---|---|
| Warm and festive | Autumn Oak Burgundy, Rust & Deep Brown · First Day of Spring Green |
| Safe for any room | Dunes Cream & Ivory · Driftwood Tan & Soft Brown |
| Coastal | Sandbridge Navy & Cream · Sea Glass Aqua & Soft Blue-Green |
| Modern | Storm Black & Charcoal · Tidewater Navy & Blue |
Every palette, every size
Gift prices.
| Palette | Stack (5) | 1 ft | 2 ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunes Cream & Ivory | $39.99 | $69.99 | $129.99 |
| Driftwood Tan & Soft Brown | $39.99 | $69.99 | $129.99 |
| Tidewater Navy & Blue | $39.99 | $69.99 | $129.99 |
| Sea Glass Aqua & Soft Blue-Green | $42.99 | $74.99 | $139.99 |
| First Day of Spring Green | $39.99 | $69.99 | $129.99 |
| Storm Black & Charcoal | $39.99 | $69.99 | $129.99 |
| Autumn Oak Burgundy, Rust & Deep Brown | $39.99 | $69.99 | $129.99 |
| Sandbridge Navy & Cream | $39.99 | $69.99 | $129.99 |
| Vintage-Look Muted mixed | — | — | $64.99 |
Free shipping is included in every price. Tax is added at checkout where it applies.
Gift ideas
Ideas by who it’s for.
New homeowners
Neutral Dunes or Driftwood fits almost any room.
Read the guide →Holiday hosts
A five-book stack plus a candle is generous without being showy.
Read the guide →The book lover who has everything
A run of spines in their colors, for the shelf they haven’t finished.
Read the guide →Clients at closing
A palette for the new house, sent after move-in.
Read the guide →Christmas decorating
Burgundy, green and cream stacks for mantels and tables.
Read the guide →After the holidays
Winter mantels that keep working into January.
Read the guide →Shipping & timing
Order early.
We can’t promise delivery by a particular date, so the best advice is to order early. For reference, USPS recommends sending USPS Ground Advantage packages by Thursday, Dec. 17 and Priority Mail by Friday, Dec. 18 for expected delivery before Dec. 25 within the continental U.S. Those are send-by dates for packages, not order deadlines. Hanukkah runs Dec. 4–12 this year, so plan earlier for it. Source: USPS 2026 holiday shipping dates.
Sending it straight to them? Enter their address as the shipping address at checkout.
- 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.
- 90-day returns: the buyer pays return shipping, there’s no restocking fee, and sales tax is refunded along with the purchase price.
- Good used condition: clean and intact, with light shelf wear possible.
Shop
Choose a palette.
Driftwood Tan & Soft Brown Decorative Books
Warm, weathered neutrals with the patina of well-loved cloth bindings.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Tidewater Navy & Blue Decorative Books
Deep harbor blues with a crisp, nautical edge.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Sea Glass Aqua & Soft Blue-Green Decorative Books
Washed aqua and soft blue-green, like glass worn smooth by the tide.
From $42.99 · 1 ft $74.99
First Day of Spring Green Decorative Books
Fresh, leafy greens from sage to moss.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Storm Black & Charcoal Decorative Books
Moody, graphic darks for modern and dramatic shelves.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Autumn Oak Burgundy, Rust & Deep Brown Decorative Books
Rich, warm library tones for a cozy, collected look.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Sandbridge Navy & Cream Decorative Books
A ready-made navy-and-cream mix, the classic coastal pairing.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Representative photo. Your books will match the color palette shown. Every lot is real hardcover books in good used condition.
Why shop with us
- Free shippingContinental U.S. & D.C., included in every price.
- 90-day returnsNo restocking fee. Buyer pays return shipping.
- Real hardcoversSorted by spine color. Good used condition.
- TrackingEmailed on every order. Secure Stripe checkout.
Holiday gift questions
When should I order holiday gifts?
As early as you can. We can’t promise delivery by a particular date. For reference, USPS recommends sending USPS Ground Advantage packages by Thursday, Dec. 17 and Priority Mail by Friday, Dec. 18 for expected delivery before Dec. 25 within the continental U.S. Those are send-by dates for packages, not order deadlines.
Can you ship straight to the person I’m giving it to?
Yes. Enter their address as the shipping address at checkout. 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.
Will the books look like the photo?
Representative photo. Your books will match the color palette shown. Titles vary.
What if the colors aren’t right for them?
90-day returns: the buyer pays return shipping, there’s no restocking fee, and sales tax is refunded along with the purchase price.
What condition are the books in?
Good used condition: clean and intact, with light shelf wear possible.
Holiday guides
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Housewarming Gift Books: Decor Ideas for a New Home
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Hostess Gift Ideas: A Book Stack That Stays on Display
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Holiday Home Staging: Selling a House at Christmas
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