Our built in bookshelf got a recent update for summer. If you haven’t seen the before pics, they are bad bad. I added quite a bit of color this time around. I have been playing around with more color lately. Most of the pieces here were thrifted and I love how easy and affordable decorating can be if you are willing to be patient and go on the hunt for thrifted pieces.
Both of these white bowls are thrifted. They are made of clay and say made in Italy on the bottom. Anything from Italy has got to be awesome, right!
I got the silver frame from a thrift store and added a piece of paper in the frame with the words SMILE MORE. This is a reminder for me… I have a tendency to get caught up on the small stuff and I let it get to me. Smiling more helps me realize life isn’t that bad….
This brown bowl, also thrifted…I think it was handmade by someone. Love that.
The phrase Enjoy your NOW is also a reminder for me….are you seeing a theme here? It is so easy for me to look over the fence and see others and what they have….things that I want too. I am slowly becoming ok with what I have NOW….my now. Long days with diaper changes and getting up multiple times per night to feed won’t last FOREVER. This is just a phase.
I hope you can Enjoy your NOW too! Have a great day!
Hawthorne & Main is all about finding your style for your space! It should be a reflection of you! 
Your shelves look great! I love changing things up and giving my shelves a refresh too! Have a great week!
I love what you have done with the place. It looks so nice and cheerful.
This is beautiful, Shonee. The inspiring words, the colors, and the beautiful white backdrop are work together perfectly. I also love the pillow. Pinning.
Thank you so much for joining Thoughts of Home on Thursday. We are honored to have you participate with us.
Thanks Stacey!! Love your party.
I love the styling of your bookcase and your thrifted bowls.Thank you for sharing this at Thoughts of Home. We are so glad you are here.
Thanks Laura! I love it when I find a good thrift store item.
That looks great!! I always love to see space used in different ways. This one is perfect! 🙂 Thank you for sharing this with us at the #HomeMattersParty
This looks so good, Shonee! I have built=ins all over my house. I love them but have a hard time with decorating them. Thanks for the ideas!
Thanks Kristan! My house is full of them too! I guess that is what comes with a mid century home. It can be hard to find stuff to fill them with. I am constantly messing around moving stuff here and there until I like it. Have a great weekend!
Love the thrifted items and updates. Isn’t wonderful to find someone’s unwanted treasures and make them yours?
Thanks Carol! I love finding treasures!!
Your shelves look great, I love changing things up too and giving my shelves a refresh.
Love these thrifted items, isn’t it exciting to find someone’s unwanted treasures and make them your own!
So glad that you shared your project with us at TOHOT!
Jemma
These are a great addition. I like how they just look like they blend in with the wall. Great choices of items to add to them.
Thank you for sharing this with us on the #HomeMattersParty. We hope to see you again when we open our doors at 12 AM EST on Friday.