Monday, November 14, 2011

Shelf Makeover

Happy Monday everyone!! This weekend I helped my parents clean out some areas of one of their rental houses. The only thing I like better than junk is FREE junk!!! Wanna see all the great stuff I found!?!

A huge frame, bucket and old doors

This was used to blow glass. I love the industrial look to it.

I'll being using this bucket to put our Christmas tree in this year!!!
Fun, right! Ok, onto the shelf makeover part of this post. A few years ago, I drew up some plans for a shelf, mailed them to my dad in Tennessee. He built them and drove all the way to Michigan to deliver them and help us put them up. Love him! We were in major need of storage space and we had the perfect wall to fill with floor to ceiling shelves.

Here they are before the makeover:

 They've been bugging me for awhile. They look so cluttered and messy.


And here they are now!!!!!!!!!


Sorry about the blurry pics. Something's up with my camera. We snagged a few of those 7up crates on Saturday

This fabulously chippy box was another find from Saturday




Just a reminder! Make sure you stop over and visit Kirstin at Burlap & Buttons. She is having her very first giveaway! It ends Friday and it's one you don't want to miss!

I'm linking to the parties listed HERE and to:
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44 comments:

  1. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeNovember 14, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Lookin' good, girl!

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  2. From Gen to GenNovember 14, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Love this --- thank you for sharing!

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  3. Maggie LamarreNovember 14, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    luv the new look n how you organize the videos.
    Would luv for my readers to discover your blog, will you please join our weekly party at
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-showcase-tutorial-with.html
    have a great crafting week!
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

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  4. ANNENovember 14, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I'm really loving the look of the books with the spines at the back of the shelves. Looks so much tidier.

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  5. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    WOW I love every detail! Great job! Your newest fan!

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  6. LexiNovember 14, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Very nice! looks great!

    Lexi
    http://cupcakedaydreamer.blogspot.com/

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  7. Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and ButtonsNovember 14, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    oh this looks so beautiful! Great job! Its amazing how a bookcase normally used for storage can look so shabby, warm, and gorgeous! Thanks for posting about my giveaway too!!! :)

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  8. Ann @ makethebestofthingsNovember 14, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Turning the books around is a clever move! At first I thought you had made white book covers for all of them. Good job, very smart. Great score on the boxes, too.

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  9. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    These look amazing! So cool of your dad to make these for you. My dad always helps me with my builds! It's fun working on things with him!

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  10. A Cozy Cottage in the CityNovember 14, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Amazing, I love it! You are so crafty & talented!!!

    XO's,
    Jessie

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  11. OliveNovember 14, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Much more cohesive and boy do I understand the labor involved because I dusted my book shelves of the same size today. Mine are not as well put together as yours, my books must be where I can see the titles I am afraid.

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  12. Kammy's KornerNovember 15, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    way to go! I thought you had put a book cover on every single book at first and thought - wow TIME consuming! And upon closer inspection you just put the spines to the back of the wall - genius! :)

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  13. Ingrid@morestylethancashNovember 15, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    What a difference! Great story about your Dad making the bookshelves. My dad use to make me things all the time (miss him). Your dad must be happy that his work looks so great now!

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  14. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeNovember 15, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Your shelf redo is amazing. I think shelves and bookcases are so hard to do. Yours turned out gorgeous. I really like all the books with the light colored covers, it certainly calms the look. Fantastic. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  15. UnknownNovember 15, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    FREE junk is definitely awesome! Your shelves look great. Saw you at Chef in Training.

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  16. Curtains in My TreeNovember 15, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I like your redo on the shelves

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  17. Jenny November 15, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Wow, turning the books around makes a HUGE difference; nice job! And lucky you with those finds!

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  18. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaNovember 15, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Oh it looks fabulous! Great job!
    Thanks for linking!
    XO
    Kristin
    (PS I will be featuring it next Tuesday)

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  19. KateNovember 15, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    turned out awesome! love, love!
    XO, Kate

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  20. Vintage HomeNovember 15, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Great Job ...crazy about what you did with the books!

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  21. Carrie Ann EddlemanNovember 16, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Your bookshelf turned out great, I was just featured on Savvy Southern Style for my bookcase updo & i did the same thing with my books. It's funny what a difference turning your books around can make, I've been enjoying this look for some time....much easier than covering or stripping their spines. Great job. Take Care, Carrie

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  22. ErinNovember 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Love the way you rearranged the shelves, Melissa! Turning the books around makes such a difference. And great FREE finds--I <3 free stuff, too. :)

    Have a great day,
    Erin @ Carolina Country Living

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  23. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    That looks so nice & organized! I'm your newest follower from the vintage Gwen Party. I'd love you to stop by my blog when you get a chance & maybe follow along too!
    Sally
    loveofhomes.blogspot.com

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  24. Patti @ Pandoras BoxNovember 16, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Love the look of your books turned around - makes it look so clean and neat!

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  25. UnknownNovember 17, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I don't know how you do it. Week after week, just when I think it can't get any better, you never cease to amaze me!

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  26. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetNovember 17, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Holy cow, what a difference. It looks awesome!!

    Jenny
    xo

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  27. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Looks good!! I like the idea of turning the books to face the pages out so it blends more seamlessly. I'll definitely remember that!

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  28. Kristine@thefoleyfamNovember 17, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    WOW!! Looks so pretty! Great job!

    Thanks for sharing and linking up with us :) We appreciate it :)

    Have a happy day!

    Kristine
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  29. UnknownNovember 17, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I love the shelf arrangement and your blog is beautiful also! Have fun,
    Sherry@PonderedPrimedPerfected.blogspot.com

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  30. JacquelineNovember 17, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Wow it looks so much better! I wish my dad would build shelves for me lol.Thanks for sharing this!

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  31. DonnaNovember 18, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I hopped on over from Serenity Now. I love your story about your dad. My dad is also a craftsman and your story reminded me of when I was young and I helped him build a shelving unit for my bedroom. Sweet memories. Your shelf redesign looks terrific. I especially love how the white is more soothing to the eye. Great job!

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  32. RuthNovember 18, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Love your Found treasures. Your shelves look amazing.
    Ruth

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  33. Southern Fried GalNovember 18, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Looks good. LOVE all the "junk" you gathered. I have been cleaning my grandparents' homestead and have found some goodies, too. I love the idea of a tree in the bucket - too cute!

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  34. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I never would have thought of turning the books around, but it really makes things look so much more simple and cleaner! Great idea!

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  35. Kelli WNovember 18, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I love how turning the books around makes it look so much cleaner! Stopping by from Serenity Now.

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  36. At The Picket FenceNovember 18, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    What an amazing transformation! You did such a great job and we are so glad you shared this with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  37. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Fabulous results. I am so glad to see you did not go minimal, just organized.
    Did you cover the books in paper?

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  38. Kelley @ TheGrantLife.comNovember 18, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Hi! Stopping by from creative princess. Love this makeover! I really like how you turned all the book around.. makes it very streamlined and neat looking :) I would love for you to share this on my friday link party too!

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  39. Pat MNovember 19, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    The bookcases look great! What a difference! I'm your newest follower from The Tablescaper. Growing Old With Grace http://growing-old-with-grace.blogspot.com/. Hugs, GraceinAZ

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  40. Betty819November 19, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I must be missing something about this bookcase makeover project. If you turn the books the way you have, how is anybody going to know where what book is located or name of a book without pulling each and every book out till something strikes their fancy. I don't understand this new look!

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  41. LindsayNovember 19, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Wow, what a great change. I bet it feels SO much better in your room. What beautiful accents you added. Thanks for sharing this @ Show & Share. I am so happy to have you!

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  42. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Looks great!

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  43. AudreyNovember 23, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I like it !! ... with so much space, it can get cluttered but you have made it look very neat. Love the free stuff and the vintage pieces on the shelves. Hope you will visit me. Timeless Treasures. Audrey Z

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  44. JacqueNovember 25, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Your Shelves look absolutely amazing!!!! What a great way to declutter everything too. I really need something like this for my place! Thanks for sharing over at the Sundae Shake Up! You are so awesome!

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