Wednesday 16 May 2012

Country Style

Just a brief post today, I stumbled upon these pretty shelves on House to Home. Albeit a pro stylist has added accessories to help sell the bookcase. Nevertheless, sometimes we can clutter up shelves trying to display too much. These simple pieces evoke a sweet country look that's clean and fresh. Dining or kitchen this look wins for me! I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of my readers have a similar bookshelf in dark wood lurking around your home from years ago. Just imagine how a coat of white paint, or even a "French wash" similar to the wash I used on my antique table can give you a completely new look.

                                                                Source: housetohome.media.ipcdigital.co.uk via Lee on Pinterest


                                                   Hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day weekend 
                                               Lee oxo
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                                                Poppy 
                                             
                       

7 comments:

  1. Ha ha, we have a very similar bookcase, which we took down to our local spray painter - he gave it a professional coat of white paint, and it looks fab. xxx

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    1. I have one too Vic that I gave a friend to look after 13 years ago when I went overseas, I haven't the heart to ask for any of the things back that friends stored for me as it was only meant to be a couple of years. Would love to see some photos of what you have on your shelves to share with my readers.

      Lee

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  2. Love this simple uncluttered style, Lee. But it is true that we are tempted to display all of our treasures in one go! I guess we have to practice a little restraint!

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    1. What I like to do Kifus is to change displays from time to time and keep a bit of interest. Friends, always notice when I display things differently so a lot of my clutter is hidden away and pops out once in a while.

      Lee

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  3. I love my white bookcase, it's so simple and just the best way to showcase my favourite things! xo K

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  4. Love the bookshelf. I would love something attached to the wall like this to look like a built in. The white wash is my fave!

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  5. I love the simplicity of the white, what a difference a coat of white paint can make...and oh my goodness those beautiful lavender flowers draped on the top shelf...

    Cindy

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