Sunday, October 04, 2009

be warned


This is a bit of a warning. When you read others' blogs, which is often as good as reading a magazine, you sometimes get ideas. Tucked away in in the back of your mind, these ideas can come forth at the oddest times. This little white shelf unit in my kitchen always seemed a bit stark to me ... just a nagging bother that something wasn't right with it. I was in a closet the other day and noticed some wallpaper I had found for a dollar at Good Will. Instantly an idea flew into my mind that I had seen on more than one blog. About twenty minutes later, my shelves looked a whole lot warmer.

For more transformations, see Between Naps on the Porch.

16 comments:

  1. Ooooo I likey! Yes, definitely more warm. Great job :o)

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  2. It makes a huge difference. Now it's a custom shelf!! Love it!

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  3. amazing how a small change can make such a big difference! It looks great!
    gail

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  4. I know exactly what you mean! Sometimes it just takes a while for inspiration to hit! I love your "new" shelves. The paper does really warm things up! Great job...thanks for sharing!

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  5. Anonymous10:59 PM

    Looks great! Don't you love how blogs give you such great ideas?! I am addicted! (Guess I didn't heed the warning)


    I have a linky party going on if you'd like to join: http://theshadesofpink.blogspot.com/2009/10/room-month-great-pumpkin.html

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  6. Anonymous10:59 PM

    Looks great! Don't you love how blogs give you such great ideas?! I am addicted! (Guess I didn't heed the warning)


    I have a linky party going on if you'd like to join: http://theshadesofpink.blogspot.com/2009/10/room-month-great-pumpkin.html

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  7. Very successful revamping, I'm thinking. Cozy indeed. :)

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  8. They look so good. And you can do another color or pattern anytime you want now that you've broken the ice.

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  9. WoW what a huge difference! Fantastic post!
    Have Fun~Happy Fall...

    ~Really Rainey

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  10. That gave it a great touch! Very interesting and warm.

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  11. Gotta love those light bulb moments! Your shelves look so much better now! Such a great thrifty idea! ~ Ashley

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  12. Adding the wallcovering to the back of the bookcase actually opened up the shelves! It looks great featuring your pitchers and tea pot.
    Thanks for visiting me earlier today.
    :-) Sue

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  13. Who needs magazines anymore! I am HOOKED on bloggin and all the great ideas. AND most are ideas I CAN actually create and afford. Just like this one! Thanks for sharing it.

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  14. What a sweet thing to do for a blog friend. I bet it was fun getting that package.
    I am glad that you came for a visit.
    Rhonda

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  15. Such a great change! LOVE that paper! Thanks for sharing, and inspiring!

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  16. I like how that turned out. It really showcases the teapots.

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