Nov 8, 2011

a new bookshelf, kinda

For a couple months now, I've been inspired to redo my bookshelf! There are tons of cute bookshelves on pinterest that continue to inspire me, so I decided to do my own little project. It honestly was a bigger project than I anticipated (mainly because I knew nothing about wallpaper beforehand) but here's a little look into my project :) You should check out Sarah's post from Yes, Teacher! about bookshelf projects that may get you inspired too!

  • Project duration: A few weeks [because I'm a college student + it takes me forever to do anything other than school work. True story]
  • Cost: $20, I couldn't resist buying the textured wallpaper! I have enough to do my other bookshelf as well, so technically $10 for this project
  • Mess factor: Extreme. The glue from wallpaper is ... gross and books all over my floor for weeks, oops!
  • Outcome: Much happiness + satisfaction from this college student!

I was able to clear out some books that I wasn't reading anymore and set them aside to resell to a bookstore in Raleigh. Last time I got some good store credit, so I'm hoping to again. These bookshelves were handed down to me and after visiting Ikea a few months ago, I thought I "needed new bookshelves." I was nearly about to drop $100+ on some [ridiculous, I know]. Instead, I redid them and couldn't be more happy! Now these babies will last me (hopefully) awhile!

I love upcycling!
I have a few more diy projects on my list, so as long as I can get through these next few weeks of school, maybe I can actually implement them.

Do you have any upcoming home improvement type diy projects?



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15 comments:

  1. ASULike ItNovember 8, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Love what you did with the magazines - I'm definitely going to do it!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 8, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Absolutely love this DIY! I like the simple addition of the wallpaper, and what a great way to use something you already have. And I see a lot of books I have as well! It's almost creepy how similar we are ;)

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  3. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Looks so great! I love how those photos look!

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  4. dina vanessa mercadoNovember 8, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    nice bookshelf, very organized... love books... enjoyed your blog..following you now, hope you could visit my blog too...kissess!!!

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  5. Amanda {feast.fashion.faves}November 8, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    oh my goodness...so lovely!! I really like the little bookshelf makeover! has so much character!

    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

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  6. Karla KhodanianNovember 8, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    I'm so impressed!! I can't believe you had time to redo an entire bookshelf. Needless to say, it looks great! I envy your skills and motivation haha. Next I think you should do a post showing us all the many books you have placed up there :) I think I spy James Frey's "A Million Little Pieces", which just so happens to be one of my favorites.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    pretty! i love reorganising my bookshelf :) xo

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  8. memoryNovember 9, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    we have some bookshelves exactly like these... same color and everything! but we just recently replaced them because they were falling apart with the overload of books... so my woodworking Grandaddy MADE us some pretty new ones! {i know, pretty cool right?!}
    your bookshelf looks SO cute!!
    xx

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  9. Beth @ The Goad AbodeNovember 9, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    very cute! i love reorganizing things and the feeling i have when i'm done :)

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  10. Summer-RayeNovember 9, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I love your bookshelf. I need one. Ha.

    Id love for you to check out my blog and follow along. Let me know- Ill be sure to follow back!

    Summer-Raye

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  11. skippysaysNovember 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    It looks great! I wish I had that kind of patience to complete a project like that :)
    www.saysskippy.blogspot.com

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  12. The Nomadic BookwormNovember 9, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    It looks great! Great DIY!

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  13. LauraJaneNovember 9, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    So cute! You did such an amazing job :)

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  14. AmberNovember 10, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I love seeing bookshelves with a bit of personality instead of just books. I bought a nice cheap one at Ikea a few months ago and organized it with all my knic-knacks and books. I have so many projects I want to do! I've been stuck at the computer doing homework and projects for the last month and only had time to clean or go to work. I plan on doing project for the bedroom because it is need organization and the budget is much smaller compared to the other rooms.

    xo Amber P.

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  15. Mary LynnNovember 11, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    adorable! love the cute picnic basket for mags!

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