I felt it lacked warmth and nothing brings warmth and personality to a room like favorite, well-loved books and objects.
The etagere we bought last fall and I just hadn't gotten around to properly styling it up. There's nothing I love as much as pouring over the decisions that go into it: which books, standing up or lying down, bookends, photos, favorite little collectibles to make it interesting.
Some close ups:
That is my precious little sister in silhouette. And the silly brass monkey was a gift from Cootie a few years ago.
The alabaster bowl Larry and I picked up in Italy on our honeymoon. The little porcelain houses are from a trip Larry took to the Netherlands many years ago. My best friend gave me the little lotus candle holder. You'll see some of my favorite books- I Capture the Castle, being one of them!
The little Staffordshire dogs were a gift from my mom.
Eventually I'm thinking we'll paint the etagere some bright shiny color but for now I'm really happy with it!
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