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Home Is Where Your Heart Is

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I finally started tackling my bookcases yesterday. I’ve given up on trying to find some wallpaper/wrapping paper to use behind the shelves. When I find it I’ll know it (I have tried several). In the meantime I couldn’t take the mess anymore.

vintage globe

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Basically I organize my bookcases by subject matter. I insert a few decorative shelves here and there (everybody needs a shelf or two that they can fluff when the mood strikes).

home is where your heart is sign

This is a sign I had in my entry way (switched it for something else). The frame came from a 99 cent thrift store picture I was using in my guest bedroom (I spray painted it).

Ikea bookcases

I have a couple of shelves done, but lots more to do!

Blogger News You Might Want To Know

My friend Brenda of Cozy Little House has started another blog dedicated to helping other bloggers called  Cozy Inspiration.   It’s a place where you can go to get your blogging questions answered whether it’s about growing your blog, photography or just tips on how to do something. She’ll continue to have her Blogger Spotlight Home Tours on this blog (yesterday it was me).  🙂 Today she has KariAnne from Thistlewood Farm discussing Growing Your Blog.

I’ve known Jennifer Rizzo since I started blogging! She’s one of several well-known, creative women involved in a new e-course called Creatively Made Home.

Creatively Made Home

Creating a Home that Reflects Your Heart in Everyday Living. It’s a 5 week online course.

They have a lot planned!  One of the best things is that in addition to 50+ project videos and all the other things they have planned,  each week they’ll take a room from one of the participants and all five women will give their suggestions telling you how they would transform the room with their style. Doesn’t that sound like fun! Go here to a post on Jennifer’s blog where she gives you more info and where you can sign up. It starts October 22nd!

I’m thrilled that these two women that I’ve known a long time are branching out and starting new ventures!

 

 

Comments

    • Manuela says

      Thank you! Hopefully I’ll be done with it in about a week. I’m going through my books to see what I want to keep and what I want to sell/donate.

  2. Glenda/MidSouth says

    Looking forward to seeing what you do. My list of “to do” is so long, and it has been ignored for so long, I need to start a new list and get a burst of energy. :/
    Enjoy your weekend.

  5. Laura says

    The start of your shelves is very cute. I love both Brenda and Karianne and I am already following Brenda’s latest blog 🙂

    Hugs,
    Laura

    • Manuela says

      Thanks Kathy. I originally was going to spray paint it red but my can wouldn’t work. But I like it turquoise so that was happy out come!

  8. bj says

    Hi, Manuela…yep, I agree that we all should have a few spots where we can change out things.
    Your bookshelves are looking good. 🙂
    I’ll go by and ck out Brenda’s new blog…
    xo bj

  9. Ginger says

    I used decorative contact paper on the back of my shelves. If you can’t decide, go to a dollar store to pick up some different patterns. They are only $1 and come right off if you don’t like it. I used a fancy black and white one (the same pattern can be seen on fabric at IKEA) and the results were stunning. I bought 6 rolls at the dollar store. I saw the exact same thing at Target for much, much more. It’s an option! Happy decorating!

  11. Teresa says

    Thank you for this post Manuela, this is something that is long overdue in my home, redoing the shelves. Thanks for some great eye candy!

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