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3/3/13

Styling a Spring Shelf


This shelf came from our son's room when he got some new furniture.  
It really wasn't appropriate for a boys room anyway with the scalloped edges.  
But we had no other place for it.
I wasn't ready to part with it but I needed to find a place for it to go.
That's how it ended up here in my craft room and office.


I'd put a few things on it but hadn't spent any time making it look pretty.

Until today that is. 
I put the two wooden bottle crates up there and one thing led to another.
I decided to put all the little ceramic pieces inside one of the bottle crates. 
I didn't think to take a picture until after I had started because I didn't realize it was becoming a full on project ~ until it was too late.

A little tweaking and moving things around until I found the right mix.
A few things removed and a few more added...

I love my little egg cups!

Some spring color with lemons and limes.  A grapevine wreath brings an element of nature.

A platter with a basket weave, white ceramic pitcher and green creamer.
Some of my favorite books and thrift store binoculars.
My painted horse book end lightens up a corner.
Large white ceramic bread bin from a junk shop.
Wooden pear painted white with twine bow added.
Tiny ceramic cup and saucer with spring green interiors.
Displaying the white ceramics together like this creates a nice collection.
Magazines stored in a .50 cent green wire basket from a thrift store.  Lucky find!
Green is my favorite color...then white.  ;) 
The green accents in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
The white because it's fresh and bright for Spring.

Just some of my favorite things.


Eventually this shelf will get a makeover, but for now...
I'm loving how it looks.


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16 comments :

  1. AnonymousMarch 3, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    what great little vignettes. i can tell you put a lot of thought into the details. that makes all the difference. lovely job!

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  2. Richard RumpleMarch 3, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    You're lucky you can do this. It provides an aura of class, for sure. My home is a clutter box with every bookshelf crammed full with books, dvds, cds, or misc. crap. I'm a pack rat at heart, and my wife has long given up on changing me. She keeps saying we need a bigger house. I just look at it as double protection from bullets from drive-by shootings that never take place where we live. lol Great job!

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  3. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    I really like your shelf display! Just beautiful.

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  4. Danni@SiloHillFarmMarch 4, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    How pretty! I really love the splashes of green going on! Nice job Sherry! Looks as fresh as can be!

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  5. LisaMarch 4, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    This is a great job of styling! I love how each element works to make it fresh and pretty! Happy Monday from the enchanted oven.
    xo,
    Lisa

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  6. Mel@Mellywood's MansionMarch 4, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    Really pretty Sherry, if you were closer I'd have you hooked up with lemons forever :) I love those crates!

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  7. Heather@Tatter and FrayMarch 4, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    So pretty! I love the scalloped edges of that shelf, and I'm especially fond of your horse bookend!

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  8. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    I love how it looks too!
    I'm having a link party at Homa Style that ends Tuesday evening.
    I would love you to link up!
    The link to the party is
    http://homastyle.com/wp/2013/02/27/inspire-me-link-party/

    I help promote links to my parties by additional links to facebook, twitter, or pinterest.

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  9. CynthiaMarch 4, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Wonderful photos! Many of these look like they would be awesome still life photos and excellent candidates for some artwork. Thank you for sharing!

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  10. ZaneMarch 4, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    I love your blog too. hope you can check back and follow back

    http://zanesaria.blogspot.com

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  11. Four Marrs and One VenusMarch 5, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Very Springy girl! Love that shelf!

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  12. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeMarch 5, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    This looks great! You did a fantastic job styling. I love that bookshelf too ;)
    Jamie www.somuchbetterwithage.com

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  13. betsyMarch 5, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I love the way that looks! Fantastic job :)

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  14. Heather @ The Beating HearthMarch 5, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Looks so pretty. I love how you've arranged everything...especially love your egg cups!

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  15. Julia ForsheeMarch 7, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Your shelf looks so crisp and clean. I guess it's time to declutter!! We are starting a link up party on Thursdays (today:), and we would love for you to join us with this post and/or any others you would like to include. We are at allthingswithpurpose.com. Hope to see you there!!

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  16. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.March 7, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Super cute! I'm lovin' the white and green!

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