Photobucket     Photobucket        

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Accessorized Bookcases

 Happy Saturday! I hope you are all having a wonderful day today! It sure is warm here in Arkansas. I'm going to get outside in a little while and do some yard work. There is always something to do at this time of the year.

I have been meaning to show you my bookcases since I reworked them. Actually,they are always a work in progress. As you can see I have quite a few to play with. When we built the house the bookcases were an upgrade..of course! However, it was an upgrade I just had to have.


As you can see I use a little bit of everything in my bookcases. I try to create interest with different shapes, color, textures and movement.

One thing I learned in a decorating class was to create different levels to add interest and movement. This could be done when doing a vignette on a table or mantle too. When everything is the same level it is not as interesting.  

I am really into butterflies lately. I found two of the metal butterfly pictures in Dallas and love them. I also added a touch of blue with the ceramic jar I found at Hobby Lobby.

I found this painting at an antique mall the other day for $20! It says hand painted by Robert Grace on the back. Even if it's a print it was worth it...I love it!   
The mirrored birdcage is one of my favorite accessories. There is another touch of the blue in the pot.


Here is the "B" I painted that I showed you the other day. I found the glass ball (bubble)with sand and shells at T.J. Maxx. Isn't it cool? It kind of reminds me of a snow globe.

The tray in the back used to be a table before it got knocked over by Sugar the fat cat! I almost threw it away , but then it hit me to take the legs off and make it into a tray.

I guess I will leave these bookcases alone for a little while...it's always fun changing them up. Although, one change calls for another!

Have a great day!


26 comments:

Stacey said...

Kristen, your bookshelves are beautiful. The mix of items you have is perfect.

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

GORGEOUS Kristen!!! LOVE!!!

Maureen Wyatt said...

Tins of interest in your bookcase vignettes and they have a great, summery look!

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Gorgeous displays Kristen! Your living room belongs in a magazine!! Have a great weekend, we're having great weather here in NY too:)

The Tuscan Home said...

So pretty, Kristen. I love the colors and I like the different shapes and textures. I also agree, this room is *so* magazine worthy, well done!

Enjoy the weekend! xo ~Liz

Melissa Miller said...

Kristen how pretty! I love what you did with the acessories. I WISH I had bookcases like yours. Gorgeous, gorgeous job!

Melissa Miller said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Becca Bertotti said...

Your bookcases looks beautiful ... as always, you did a wonderful job accessorizing! Gorgeous vignettes!

NanaDiana said...

Your bookcases are just beautiful. I love the way you have staged them...books and items of interest combined. Great job! xo Diana

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Great bookshelves! I love evrything you have in it, it's just perfect, such pretty elelemnts! Love it Kristen! Have a nice Sunday.
FABBY

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

I LOVE how you have accessorized these bookshelves! Love the varying heights and textures. All the choices you made are perfect. Beautifully done. XO, Pinky

Anonymous said...

HI Kristen! Your bookshelves looks gorgeous! I have a similar arrangement on either side of my fireplace but one set has glass doors. I think it was a gun cabinet for the folks who lived here before. Anyway, bookshelves are so hard for me to do. I just keep poking things in them! I need you to come on over and help me! ;)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Suzy said...

LOVE your bookcases, Kristen! You did a wonderful job of accessorizing them. Your bookcases look similar in size to my big ole bookcase/entertainment center and your post has given me the inspiration that I need to paint them and get rid of the huge brown blob!

Anonymous said...

Hallo Kristen.
Ik volg je op de blog en vind alles erg mooi wat je maakt. Maar misschien kun je me helpen? ik woon in Nederland en wil heel graag de stoffen kopen van Mesh deco, om kransen te maken. Waar kan ik dit kopen in Nederland. Misschien kan iemand mij helpen.Laat een berichtje achter op uit de blog.
Hartelijk dank.
Repelsteeltje uit Holland.

Anonymous said...

Hallo Kristen.
Ik volg je op de blog en vind alles erg mooi wat je maakt. Maar misschien kun je me helpen? ik woon in Nederland en wil heel graag de stoffen kopen van Mesh deco, om kransen te maken. Waar kan ik dit kopen in Nederland. Misschien kan iemand mij helpen.Laat een berichtje achter op uit de blog.
Hartelijk dank.
Repelsteeltje uit Holland.

Diane said...

Kristen, I have said it before and will say it again - you are so talented!!! The bookcases are gorgeous and your choice of items paired together are absolutely perfect and belongs in a magazine!

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

Your room is lovely and I think all of your displays are just beautiful!

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Kristen looks beautiful. You have such a lovely style of decorating and I always love coming by and seeing what you are doing. Your book cases are wonderful. Love the vignettes.
Blessings,
Debbie

Bedroom Wallpaper said...

Hi
Kristen's Creations
Very valuable information is in this article. I've definitely picked up something new from right here.

Unknown said...

Such a nice job of decorating your bookcases! I love creating vignettes anywhere, but especially in my bookcases.

Connie said...

This post is very helpful. I get bored with my bookcases at least twice a year so now I have something to refer to. Yours are beautiful ...not too crowded and busy...just right.
I love the Robert Grace painting. It's a real treasure.

sofa Beds said...

Hi
Kristen's Creations
This is really a thought provoking write up for the content writers. Proceed posting such wonderful articles!

Rory Fugerson said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Paula said...

You have a lovely home, but as a life long bibliophile, I am always disturbed by bookcases without BOOKS! My mother, also, fills the bookcases with everything else, but I just don't get it.

Patti Edwards said...

I was looking for bookshelf ideas for my sister-in-law who is too far away for me to personally shop with her. After pinning several pins in Pinterest, I found your bookshelf and ultimately your blog. I love the look of your bookshelves the most and I have passed the link to your blog on to her to enjoy and give her great ideas. Thanks!

Mr Abdullah Ibrahim said...

Finance loans for immediate respond contact us
Are you looking for Finance?
Are you looking for a money to enlarge your business?
We help individuals and companies to obtain loan for business
expanding and to setup a new business ranging any amount. Get a
loan at affordable interest rate of 2%, Do you need this cash/loan
for business and to clear your bills? Then send us an email now
for more information contact us now whatspp Number +918929490461
Contact Us At : abdullahibrahimlender@gmail.com
Mr Abdullah Ibrahim

Featured in Country Woman Magazine fall 2012 for kitchen and crafts


My photo
I'm a 42yr. old mother of 1. I've been married for 21years to a wonderful man, Kevin. We have one son together named Chase who is 14. We live in a small town in Arkansas and have a dog named Sassy, a cat named Coco and now a chinchilla, Tiki. My husband is a Database Administrator and I have my own business called Kristen's Creations where I make and sell a variety of crafts. I worked in a shop as a floral designer for 15 yrs. until it closed. My former boss decided to retire and lease out her building. I enjoy crafting, decorating, and hanging out with my family. E-mail me at Kristenscreations@hotmail.com

Follow me on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/kristenscreations12/

You are welcome to pin anything from my blog

Follow Me on Pinterest

Total Pageviews




The tip junkie featured my snowman mesh wreath!

homemade crafts

Popular Posts

BlogCatalog

Decorating Blogs - BlogCatalog Blog Directory

Sassy Girl

Sassy Girl

Cock a doodle doo!!

Cock a doodle doo!!

Wish we were here!

Wish we were here!


Blog List

  • [image: Away Suitcase with Tiffany & Co. Tote]Welcome to the 790th Metamorphosis Monday! Do you have any big travel plans coming up this spring or summer? ...
    17 hours ago
  • My mom and I started talking about the IOP shell collection contest of 2022 before we even found our first shell this year. Once the competition was men...
    1 day ago
  • [image: How To Make $1 Dollar Store Flowers Look Expensive.] I like to have pretty floral arrangements around the house, but sometimes that can get expen...
    1 day ago
  • Another spring is here and that means I get out my spring decor and add some touches around my house. I don't go out and buy all new things, I just pull ...
    1 day ago
  • Spring and Easter Inspiration. The best Easter ideas, including egg decorating, recipes, tablescapes, basket ideas, and last-minute touches, to make your...
    2 days ago
  • [image: CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT 6 Ways to Decorate with Eggs2]I don’t know about you, but I am starting to think about Easter since it’s only a few w...
    2 days ago
  • This is the favorite pasta dish requested in my house, I make it once a week for my men, both Matt and my son love this sauce so much! It’s based on the “M...
    3 days ago
  • How to paint furniture the easy way...no sanding needed! You do *not *have to sand furniture before painting. If your piece is in good condition, this me...
    4 days ago
  • After learning of King Charles’ recent cancer diagnosis, people are understandably speculating about the royal family’s future. Queen Camilla, Prin...
    1 week ago
  • *Welcome to our 38th edition * *of Tales of The Traveling Tote, * *where our MacKenzie-Childs * *totes take you to all kinds of * *places and on all kinds ...
    2 weeks ago
  • You first thought probably is: what is it special about vanilla ice cream, come on! Don’t you have anything better... The post Vanilla Ice Cream (Dua Lip...
    3 weeks ago
  • If you have the driveway space, it is fast and easy to make your very own driveway pickleball court. All you need is the concrete/asphalt space, a portab...
    2 months ago
  • Of all the major appliances in your home, your HVAC system is by far the most important. This system is ... Read more
    6 months ago
  • [image: Finally!! Capard House] Grab a hot cup of Irish tea!!! It’s a long one. FROM VERANDA: Capard House In 2017, I wrote a story abou...
    6 months ago
  • WELCOME, friends! It's been a long time! Before Fall arrives, I'm sharing my Summer Home Tour over on my Youtube channel! If you'd like to watch, come ...
    1 year ago
  • When we first had babies, one of my dreams was that when they each turned 13 - I wanted to take them on a special trip - just them and Scott and I. I wa...
    2 years ago
  • Hey guys. I just had to take a few minutes to post because I just cannot let what happened today go by without sharing. Sometimes the gardening com...
    2 years ago
  • [image: Instant Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Stew - Make this yummy stew start to finish in under 30 minutes using the Instant Pot. virginiasweetpea.com] Happ...
    2 years ago
  • Perhaps the only thing I like better than plaid is tartan plaid. There is just something about it in classic Christmas colors that has me swooning over i...
    2 years ago
  • 2 years ago
  • Hello, Dear Ones. It is with a sad heart that I come to you today to say I am no longer going to post on my blog. I have tried a few times in the past to...
    3 years ago
  • The sun room has gone through a couple of changes again with a new jute rug and a colorful textured ottoman that I just love. Oh, and some color has retur...
    3 years ago
  • Goldfish Valentine's Day Printable from One Crafty Place I will be the first to admit that Valentines is all about the sugar in our house. This year my...
    4 years ago
  • Good morning! Today I am sharing our mantle and hearth, decorated for Christmas. Come on in. I wish you could actually come visit! At dusk I light all the ...
    4 years ago
  • Hi friends, After my last post, seems as though we have made some progress. So much in fact, Madison was able to have a seat in her very first class today....
    4 years ago
  • It’s been awhile and a lot has happened in my life. For those of you who want to catch up with me please feel free to follow me on Facebook to catch up. Yo...
    4 years ago
  • I am writing today to say farewell to blogging. I have loved this blog. I started *The Shabby Nest* in 2008, and it has been a source of joy, it has prov...
    4 years ago
  • There's a hodge podge of Valentine love on our mantel. Read more » About the Author: Grandmother of 6, Laurie's favorite places to shop are estate sales,...
    5 years ago
  • Dear Readers, The time has come for me to say good-bye to Poofing the Pillows. I have loved writing this blog for 10+ years but I know it's time to move ...
    5 years ago
  • 5 years ago
  • Note: If you are looking for Foodie Friday and Everything Else, the link party has been permanently retired. Thanks for all of your support over the years...
    6 years ago
  • So, my husband and I are attending a banquet this week and I realized that I don’t really have anything that qualifies as ‘cocktail party’ attire. So, ye...
    6 years ago
  • The first day of fall, where has the summer gone to? We've been in the upper 90's all week, hard to believe fall is here and yes those cold days of winter ...
    6 years ago
  • Have you seen or should I say drooled over all the blogs showing their flocked christmas trees? Well, I can say I drooled...just a bit over them! So much t...
    7 years ago
  • Hello, and Happy Valentine’s Day! I thought I’d share a couple of the Valentine’s I’ve made for my oldest granddaughter (the 5 year old). I used a couple...
    8 years ago
  • Hi there friends... Welcome back to this weeks Share Your Style Party!! ~~~~~ Our host this week is Kelly from The Essence of Home! Take it away Kelly! ...
    8 years ago
  • These closet doors are dreamy!!! *Dream Book Design *turned an unattractive closet door into something I want!!! Learn *how to build a barn door for a...
    8 years ago
  • This Miniature Pewter-Like Teapot with Lid that lifts and tilts is adorable at the height of just 1 1/2 inches tall, and matching teacup, saucer, and disp...
    9 years ago
  • *Hi! I have been decorating for Christmas this week and finished the piano so I wanted to share.This will be a short post, I am working hard to get my hous...
    9 years ago
  • I have been keeping a secret for a few months... and it has been hard not to give it away! Thank goodness I can finally tell you today!!! After 4 1/2 y...
    9 years ago
  • Hello Lovlies, You are cordially invited to join me at my new blog, Larkspur Interiors. WHEN: Now! WHERE: www.larkspurinteriors.com R.S.V.P.: Not necessa...
    10 years ago
  • It's Friday once again. Can you believe it? And it's time for another great house tour. Today we're snooping around Jenna's home at Rain On A Tin Roof. ...
    10 years ago
  • Projects, projects, do they ever end? lol There is always something to add to the list, isn't there? I had wanted to add bead board to the ends of our...
    11 years ago