Accessorizing Bookcases...On The Cheap!

by Jane Bernard
(Charlotte, NC)

When accessorizing our bookcases, the first items I gathered were books...both my favorite ones and some vintage thrift store ones that I snagged for just 25 cents each! Then I stacked those books and even collections of magazines in various ways to add interest.

Then I turned my attention to the picture frames. I added a new copper frame that I scored from The Pottery Barn Outlet in Gaffney, SC. However, all the others I already had on hand. Two frames I spray painted with my favorite Rustoleum Spray Paint in oil rubbed bronze.

Next, I added a few shells from our family vacations. After all decorating isn't just for show (okay maybe a little)...but I love decorating with items that have personal meaning and memories!

See the small black frame with the shell print? That's just a dollar store frame with free Vintage Printable Art that I printed from my home computer...so simple! The small black chest I've probably had for 15 years or more. It was brown with painted flowers. I sprayed it black to contrast against the white paint.

And finally the splurge. With most of my decorating projects I always like to add one cool item that I just LOVE & gotta have. Here it's the metal Ampersand that I bought from Restoration Hardware! I love how it adds a bit of whimsy to the whole design.

Okay, so that's how I decorate a bookcase...on the cheap! It's all about surrounding your self with the things you love, family memories and a few thrifty finds as well.

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Thank you for sharing with us Jane!