Regardless of the sentimental book or floral arrangement you choose, this crafty and clever DIY is a fantastic way to create personalized home decor for a book- or flower-lover.

For a dressing room in a members-only club in New Jersey, “where nobody was really going to read the books, but where there were bookshelves, we got all fake books,” Ms. Ramchandani said.

The African Decor Edit is the definitive book for collecting and decorating with ethically sourced African wares.