Vintage books can not only look pretty on a shelf  – they can look beautiful as a planter, too. If you have an old book lying around the house that you no longer read, why not breathe new life into it by converting it into a pretty vintage planter?

If the ravages of winter have left your skin feeling as dull as the sky outside then it could be time to peel off those winter layers – and we’re not talking about your chunky knits.