Thank you for all of your sweet comments on my newest print that I added to my Etsy Shop. I am so in love with it. While I may have too much decor, I definitely wanted to find a great space just for this photo. This photo already gives me all of the serene feels but when I listened to “100 Billion Times” by Hillsong UNITED probably 100 billion times while putting this space together, now it rings that memory for me too. If you haven’t heard that song yet, I highly recommend!! It’s a fav of mine for sure!
I talked a little in my IG stories of how I rip the covers off of some of my books to give them a more neutral look. While I love books (I didn’t say I read them) and to be honest I do value them, especially older books, I do tear the covers off of newer like novels that end up on the sale rack at thrift stores…those books that no one reads anymore. I don’t tear my older books. I just want to clear that up before I start getting hate mail. I love the texture and the calm feel that books give to a space. They can offer so many different height variations for decor too.
I’m pretty sure that old chippy frames are a fav of mine too. I get a lot of questions about where I find these big old chunky frames. I mostly find them at thrift stores, sometimes antique stores, and then I chalk paint them if desired. I also leave many unpainted. It depends on the photo that is going in it, what color the frame is initially, and where it is going to be placed in my home. I just tapped a nail right into the front/top ridge of my shelf to hang the frame. I’m sure that command hooks would probably work too, but if you know me…I ain’t got time for dat. I just use what I have.
I painted this one with my chalk paint recipe and then lightly distressed it with 100 grit sand paper. I did the same thing with those candle holders right there. I also added vintage jewels to those to spruce them up. It’s amazing what a little paint can do and how it can TOTALLY change the whole look of a space!
Ok guys, this space does KIND OF make me want to read. I just love the look and feel of a library looking space.
I also found these “corbels” at a thrift store and painted them with my chalk paint. And you know what? They are actually wall shelves/sconces. I love how so many different things work as a “corbel” to give that old look for way less money than buying those true old corbels.
I will always be in love with these silhouettes of my kids made by Miss Thistle Shop. My hubs and I put these chippy frames together out of old chippy fence pickets. You can see the DIY here. I painted this dresser with milk paint and used this dark wax to seal it. Milk paint chips naturally in pretty much whatever areas it feels like chipping. I wrote a little post here about tips and things that I have learned from using milk paint.
The day that I shot this photo, was the most gorgeous cloudy day. We don’t get those a lot in Tucson but God knew I needed it. He always knows. I love every piece of beauty that He has created.
I’m so glad that you have chosen to stop by and visit! I love connecting with you and love hearing all of your beautiful opinions! Please let me know in the comments below what you think of my saguaro art and where I hung it.
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I was wrong this looks great! Better than the first one I liked.
Thank you so much Susan!
I so love watching you and seeing all your post. What an inspiration you are to me. Love your style and I love learning a few things too. Goals of mine would be for me to be your twin. Lol no really goals of mind are to take a few of your ideas and implement them in my new home at the beach. Oh and get a blog finally at my age….
Thank you so much Julie! You are so sweet. So fun that you would start a blog too.
I LOVE everything about this! seriously I look forward to your post every day! you are my absolute favorite person to follow on instagram, i love everything about your style. I am 27, live in CA and currently renting and I can NOT wait to be able to purchase a home and do all your DIY’s, especially the faux brick wall! dont ever stop posting haha
Thank you so much Hayley! That means a lot to me. So sweet.
I adore it over the shelves! I’ve never seen that done before and that’s my favorite option of all that you showed us in your stories. ????????
Thank you so much Jessica!! So sweet of you!
Love your cactus print hanging from your shelf. I follow you on IG and really enjoy your stories and decorating. Thank you❣️
Thank you so much Bonnie! That means a lot to me!
I just love your post 🙂 Your home has a welcome and comfortable look about it, I have a sister that is a all White walls person…..and all of my past few years I have been much more dramatic with my walls ~ Our living rm wall in our other home ….are you sitting down??? Was Ralph Lauren’s Rustic RED, yep, RED ~ sounds a bit over kill I know, but to me it was warm, cozy and peaceful 🙂 Then……….. I happened upon you!! I was turning towards beige before finding you…… but…….. Now I can not get over your Whites!!!! LOVE em!~ I did txt you on your removal of book backs suppose I was curious as to the why emotion of your doing this 🙂 ……. Do you like the tidy look it offers, or color pallet if more workable?? I can not understand why anyone would send negative vibes or hate opinions ~ As you age you will not feel the need as much to explain your likes ~ I at 69 fully realize we are all unique individuals How Beautiful is this!~! Oh my we could have sooooooooooo much fun in those thrift store searches together…… 🙂 we are 2 peas in a pod…….and to find that steal of a deal and turning it into a loved object is so thrilling~ To Sum it all up in one sentence ~ Your the BOMB!~!~
Kay, thanks for your sweet comments! I love the clean, crisp feel of white! The colors and wood tones I choose all pop against it! Love thrifting too! 🙂
I’ve been so inspired lately by your creativity! I found myself ripping the covers off some old books. And I love this look so much. And your art is beautiful! It totally motivates me to make more art too.
xoxo – Lynndee
Thanks for your sweet comments Lynndee! Would love to see some of yours!
This is why I like your blog – I would have never thought to hang a picture on my shelves! Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you Julia! So sweet of you ????
Looks amazing! Such a great space! Thanks for the inspiration ????
Thank you so much Anne!