Discover old treasures and rare finds at the Rolife Old Time Bookstore, a DIY shadow box frame that houses books, cards, magazines, and all sorts of reading materials inside its vintage facade.
Charming, quaint, and homey, the Old Time Bookstore has welcomed thousands of avid readers and treasure seekers throughout the decades. People have gone in and out of its yellow door, eager for novels, magazines, and traditional greeting cards on its brightly colored wooden shelves. Even the hanging clock, the brass door handle, and the antique umbrella stand speak of stories collected over the years, giving the shop a familiar warmth. There's so much personality bursting out of this diorama, highlighted by an ambient LED glow and a black engraved frame. Seeing it on your wall feels like having a time machine that transports you to a slower-paced universe far from today's digital world.
Specification
- Number of pieces: 157
- Assembly time: 2h
- Difficulty level: ★★☆☆☆
The Rolife Old Time Bookstore, though tiny, is a masterclass in vintage aesthetics and design. Meticulous attention to detail, color, and nostalgic elements that displayed old European book shop charm were carefully chosen, including the station clock, quill and ink, open-spine books, and brass umbrella stand. The warm, muted colors and LED lighting round up the magical effect, then are framed in black. It's a mindfully designed space meant to transport crafters and onlookers to a place where time slows down, and you have time to build, stroll down to the bookstore around the corner, and read to your heart's content.
