Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Changes–One shelf at a time!

I like to decorate but I have to be ‘in the mood’ and I never know when the mood will strike me.

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This morning it struck and I worked on the same shelf while I vacuumed and did laundry.

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Every time I walked past, I rearranged it.

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Oh but I ALSO took photos every time I thought I had it perfect.

Let’s just say, it’s a good thing I didn’t have to pay to have the film developed!

I’m tweaking with Brenda at The Cozy Little House this morning.

Don’t you love my “Love Letters”?

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It’s been on my Etsy wish list forever and I finally ordered it from Old Goat Primitives HERE.

I think I’ll move it again.

Be right back!

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Does it look better here?

42 comments:

Trace4J said...

I love it.
Especially by the little ROO!
Woolie Hugs

sunnyskiesandsweettea said...

That little letter is so cute! I love all of your books. I am a bookaholic. I have so many and can never hardly pass up a vintage one.

Blessings,
Amy Jo

Stacey said...

That's so pretty. It looks great mixed in with the old books.

Musings from Kim K. said...

I love the look of the fabric envelope with the hearts . What a lovely find. Aren't you having fun decorating!!

Diane said...

Love letters is really cute! Like the last photo.

The Bear's Blog said...

Beary nice, maybe a wee little doll or bear to bring some "life" along with the sweet birds?

Heaps of Hugs
Prudence ♥

Vee said...

It's so adorable that it would look great anywhere! This is my kind of decorating!

It's Just Dottie said...

I like all of your books and I love your fabric envelope filled with hearts...
Smiles, Dottie

Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow said...

I love it! I liked it with the apples!

Mary Howell Cromer said...

I think that your shelf looks lovely. Happy Valentines Day

Catherine Holman said...

It's adorable and I love it among the cookbooks!

Montanagirl said...

I like where you placed it in the last photo. There's more visual interest, when it's put to one side. Great job!!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

That is so cute and I love it in the last photo the best. I do enjoy tweaking my shelves! Love that you kept taking photos! WE are so alike!! Hugs to you sweet Sis!

Linda

Maggie Ann said...

Boy can I identify! Creating the perfect arrangement is a love/try again time for me. and hey, they say...if something looks good in a photo...its good to go. I do like your last arrangement the best....the cookbooks add extra color and enjoyment...but oh that envelope of hearts is awesome!

Olive said...

You did good. I love the love letters. I desperately need to dust and arrange my bookshelves but am not "feeling it." xo, olive

Susie said...

I like the love letters with the chickens. That is such a cute thing. xoxo,Susie

Anonymous said...

oh yes. I agree with Montanagirl. Last shot. Final.

Oh I like the letter too. So cutie.

So now don't you dare change it.

Happy Valentines Day!

Blessed Serendipity said...

Your love letters are so cute. Happy valentines day!

xo Danielle

Helen Philipps said...

Your love letter is adorable.....I especially love the last picture! I do a lot of this kind of arranging...and rearranging :)
Helen xx

Buttercup said...

I think it looks good either way and it's so sweet. You've inspired me. It's time to rearrange my shelves. Have a terrific Tuesday!

Julie Nichols said...

Great job rearranging the shelves.
I like the second arrangement the best. I really love the fabric envelope..Everything looks so pretty!

cynthia lee designs said...

Love your heart love letters!! I like it best with the little roosters.
I have that pattern. Hmmm...maybe I should make me some when we are stuck inside this weekend with more snow coming.
hugs,
Cindy

Margaret said...

Love it all! Happy valentine's day! Maggie

Christine said...

It looks so pretty wherever you place it!
Glad you were in the mood for tweaking - I think I need it too!
Have a fun day!

Diane Mars said...

I think the Love Letters are a great idea, I know what you mean about decorating I have to be in the mood for sure!

The Adviser said...

Hi there. I think I like it on top. It looks more "nestled", if that's a word.

jennifer768 said...

Love it,especially with the chickens.Hugs,Jen

Kim@Snug Harbor said...

Yes, I like it better by the books.

Diane, my dear, we are showing our age when we mention FILM. LOL!! xo

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Yes, that's it...You got it!! It is adorable! Yes, loving the weather!

Carol

Anonymous said...

Diane, your love letters are adorable! Is the envelope burlap? What a sweet idea!

The Boston Lady said...

I do love it! And I think I like the final resting place best.

Now. Excuse me. I need to go "stalk" your book shelves and see what you have there....

Ann

Deb said...

Those love letters are so adorable they'd look great no matter where you put them! Deb

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Love your Love Letters! So pretty. I like the last photo best.
And I love your bookcases, I'm still looking for a pair with a table to go in between for the TV.

Art and Sand said...

your envelope of hearts is just precious.

September Violets said...

I'm very much the same ... the mood has to strike me. I have a new bookcase that I keep rearranging too. Still not satisfied with it, but it's getting there. I like the heart pocket on the top shelf in your arrangements ;) Those are beautiful bookcases! Wendy x

Lesa said...

We read/keep so many of the same books! I love snooping on bookshelves so I had to enlarge your photos to see your titles. So many "friends" there! And I like your love letters with the books, but both arrangements are attractive and fun. Love and hugs!

Donna said...

These are a great series of photos - love the lighting on the first one especially!

Pam Kessler said...

Good choice on buying the love letters! I like it in the last photo with the pie birds!

Poppy said...

Diane,

Such prettiness! When the mood strikes, it really strikes 'a home run' of delightful decorating! Love your last tweak of your love letters; picture perfect!

Happy Valentine's Day, my friend!

Poppy

Sam I Am...... said...

How precious is that? I "love" your "love" letters. I also have several of those cookbooks on your shelf too.

Unknown said...

Your too funny my friend. I do the same thing.. You have to move it around to make sure where it should be....

Hugs~

Cheyenne said...

Hello -- I just caught your words above the comment section here "warm southern hugs" and that just put a smile in my heart. I popped over from This Old House & am having such a good time looking at your pretty photos. I love this last photo especially - my heart has a special spot for things that are a bit worn (old cookbooks included!)