bookshelf makeover

I've had this bookshelf for years.  I think I got it around the time Solomon was born.  It's been loved and filled with our favorite books but the shelf needed a makeover.  It was unfinished and water stained on the top.  It's been on my list of things to do for a long time!

 

While I was at it, I might as well do a book purge too.  I get very attached to books.  As a result, we  have tons and tons of books that fill bookshelves all over our home.  I even get attached to really silly, not so great books.  I remember getting a cheesy set of small animal books at the used book store over 10 years ago and I still have them.  I finally got the nerve to send them back to the used book store.  Well, actually they're in a bag in my car.  Let's just say, they're almost out-a here.

 

My newest addition to the bookshelf are a set of Childcraft books from 1980.  Very cool.  I got them for free at the homeschool co-op.  They have those great illustrations that look like their from the 1960's.  A great homeschool resource.

 

I love the way the bookshelf turned out.  I had an old calendar that I used for the bird decoupage.

 

Now, the bookshelf is re-stocked with our absolute favorites. We have been fortunate enough to receive many of Jonathan's books from when he was a kid.  These books are the kids' most loved I think.  You can tell, just by the way these old books are written that life was so much simpler then.  I think that's why I love them so much.

(If you would like to win a copy of Rae Grant's new book, stop by my post here and leave a comment.  I will close comments on July 2nd in the morning and announce a winner shortly thereafter)

Comments

[leaningapplemama]

oh my goodness...i remember those childcraft books from when i was a kiddo. i am pretty sure my mom still has them:) that is so funny!! i love seeing stuff from back in my day:) i love the decoupage on the book shelf...looks great!! don't you love when you finally get to a project that you have been meaning to get to?! love, pennie

[earthycrunchy]

Oh my gosh Pennie, you have to look at them. They are so cool! I loved getting that checked off my list! Seriously, for years I have been thinking of doing it. It took no time at all! Now, why didn't I do it sooner? :) Love, Kyndale

[Francesca]

Great makeover! I also get very attached to books, and never get red of them. Even photocopies that date back to my college years still clutter our bookshelves! It really is time I also visited the used book store!

[earthycrunchy]

I do really love having lots of books (and old papers and cards, etc..) But for me storage is a problem. I can't really put them in my garage because it gets so hot in there! And...I don't need so much stuff anyway :)

[Kelly]

it looks great! I am attached to books too and could use a clean out.

[kerry]

What a fun project! I love the bird. Hmmm, I think I need to get working on some stuff around here. Have a very happy 4th my friend!

[Heather]

Oh how I am with you in the love of books. The bookshelf turned out beautifully, and what a special way to display these treasures.

Thank you for your email yesterday. You have no idea how much it meant

[earthycrunchy]

thinking of you Heather! Im excited about your good news! : )

[Imene]

I did some purging in my bookshelves lately. Got rid of some paperbacks and books i didn't enjoy reading. I should do the same with my children's book, we have some silly books that have sneaked in.
I love how your shelf looks new