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Scroll through the Instagram feed of Florence Welch, the always-stylish lead singer of Florence and the Machine, and you'll quickly come to understand she's a lover of beautiful things—and not just obviously appealing artwork or fresh flowers. She's a collector of everyday items many of us wouldn't give a second thought: old handwritten notes, records, mirrors, and books, lots of books. Welch gives these pieces new life as decorative objects in romantic vignettes that can be seen throughout her Georgian townhouse in London. (In fact, it seems no nook or cranny is left empty.) Read on to see how Welch displays her possessions to stunning effect.
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Record covers by Angel Olsen and Leonard Cohen act as functional art next to an elegant arrangement of garden roses.
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There isn't a single spot on Welch's work space that doesn't draw the eye. Notes from Los Angeles's Chateau Marmont hang over a monochromatic mask and other quirky collectibles. Bone and Salt both boast striking covers that give them well-deserved spots at the top of Welch's stacks of books.
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Part of Penguin's Clothbound Classics series, Welch's copy of The Odyssey features a foil-stamped design that pairs beautifully with her ornate vintage hand mirrors.
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A cobalt-handled pitcher takes the place of a traditional vase in Welch's charming outdoor space. Welch completes the scene with a trio of delicate trinket dishes and two vibrant hardcovers.