“Though in her time as a personal librarian Smirl has dismantled rainbow shelves more than she’s put them together, she maintains that books are meant to be played with.”
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“Smirl has blended together elements of bookselling, librarianship, and interior design in a unique business model with her company Foxtail Books & Library Services in Jackson Hole.”
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“Think like a librarian to add layers, character, and class to your interiors.”
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“When the Historical Society asked me to curate this exhibit, I knew we had to find a way to make these writers’ words relatable to the modern reader.” Review of our exhibit at Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum.
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“Books are design pieces that we use every day. Unlike a painting or a coffee table, books are easy elements to play with whenever it strikes your fancy. Using that flexibility can be a fun way to enjoy them, and to change up your space when you get the itch. “
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"Just as an interior designer is the expert on adding layers of furniture and textiles to a space, a librarian fills your space with a rich collection of stories and tools that are chosen from all the books in the world specifically for you."
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“Books are the most precious objects we own. They say who we are, they tell our stories. They remind us of where we were when we read them, or of lessons learned, gifts given. Whether in their words or in their physical nature, they connect us to our personal past, and to our greater humanity.”
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“Nicknamed a ‘book therapist,’ she dives deep to find out what her clients are passionate about, and assesses how to bring a room to life via how clients plan on utilizing the books in their everyday lives.”
“‘Your home library should be brimming with books you love and that look great,’ says Smirl, who has a master’s degree in library and information science. ‘Your home is filled with important objects like your favorite artwork, precious antiques and fine furniture. Shouldn’t your library be chosen and arranged with the same intention and care?’”
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“I consult with homeowners about the topics and genres they would like to have on their shelves for themselves and their guests. Then I will research these topics, source a collection from the new, used, and rare markets, then organize and arrange the books both for accessibility and to work with the architecture and interior design of the home.”
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“Smirl is what you might call a personal library collections manager, offering a range of services from helping a client organize a few shelves to sourcing and installing 5,000 titles in a home that has a dedicated space for a library.”
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