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[…] Design. My friend Alexis just started a blog and posted recently about how to style book shelves. I get the feeling it was aimed directly at me and my lack of style sense, but she did offer some […]
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footnotes and finds says
great post! we just renovated and are in the process of styling our shelves!
http://www.footnotesandfinds.com
Alexis says
Would love to see before/afters!
ahealthysliceoflife says
Love this! Makes me want to go home and rearrange my shelves. Thanks!!
Alexis says
we can have a facetime session & do a virtual bookshelf design!
Rachel says
I’ve found adding in glass pieces help add depth… Especially if the back of the shelves are painted…you can see right through the glass without feeling like you’re hiding the goods!
Alexis says
good tip Rach- I wish mine were built-ins so I could paint the back. Love that look- especially like a dark navy. Love!
Found This Painted That says
I think it’s my favourite thing to do! And I do like to repeat items depending on what they are of course – I find people tend to use too many vases….your pics are all beautiful!
Alexis says
Thank you! And totally agree with the vases!
KC says
Your friend, KC, must be a badass. People should start hiring her for design services 😉
Arielle says
I love your blog, your posts are all so beautiful! I just followed you, it would be great if we can support each other 🙂 I am so glad I got to discover you <3
Alexis says
Thank you Arielle!! I will definitely check yours out as well. Appreciate the support!