A New Wicker Book Shelf
By Lynn, on September 5th, 2008
When I saw this wicker shelf for 14 dollars I knew I had to get it.
My immediate thought was that it would be great as a trade-up for a shelf that was currently in my daughter’s bedroom. When we redid her room originally, I put a tall narrow bookshelf by her bed. It’s cute as can be, but we are trying to go lighter and brighter, and when I get the chance to upgrade cheaply I do. Here is the old bookshelf. Bear in mind that her room has been rearranged since that picture, and here is the new bookshelf in its new location in the room. MUCH whiter and brighter!
This picture just does not do justice to how much brightness it actually adds to her little book corner!
We like it. A lot. 
Lynn
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About Lynn 
Approaching-50 mother of four. Thrifter. Content with lots of clothes bought for very little money. Loves retro. (That could be styles from the 40s and 50s. And sometimes stuff even older than that. And sometimes stuff from all time, all mixed up together!) Bluffs about decluttering but secretly loves STUFF. Goes through stages. Has standing and staring spells before rearranging the entire home. Just because. Tune in each day to see what new outfit comes home from G.W. Boutique next. (That's Goodwill, by the way.) Oh, and she owns a spoiled beagle named Annie. And this blog.
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Lil Ol' Me
Son Daniel, 23
Son, Big Joe, 21
Son, John, 17
Daughter, Michaela, 13
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My Symphony
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
William Henry Channing
1810-1884
What You Do Sow a thought, reap an action.
Sow an action, reap a habit.
Sow a habit, reap a character.
Sow a character, reap a destiny.
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Hi Lynn – I’ve just come in from ‘battening down the hatches’ so to speak in case the winds are really strong tomorrow. Moved a lot a garden things inside. Looks like the rains will come for sure, I just pray there’s no damage, flooding or power outs. I’m always nervous after what happened here during Hurricane Fran in ’96.
The new super bargain bookcase looks great in daughter’s room – more books can fit in this one!
Hope the little finch makes it as did the butterfly (great pics of that encounter) – you certainly have been busy saving little souls lately!!
Take care, stay safe this weekend.
Hugs – Mary.
Hi Lynn…
I thought of you and the storm coming in! I hope everything is okay…please update us.
The bookshelf came out very nice! It looks so crisp and clean!
And, what a nice collection of books!!
Be Safe– Michele
I had one exactly like that years ago! I have pictures of my kids when they were very little hiding in the bottom part where the doors are!
Wow! What a great find! You are always so lucky to find such great pieces! Love the white…..and the books look wonderful on it!
Hope your weekend is a safe one….I’ve been thinking of you as I watched the weather updates!
Mary, thanks. Hope you got enough rain to last awhile! I know we did, but it’s bright and sunny now!
Michele, thank you. We are fine!
Robin, my kids did the same kinds of things when they were smaller.
Sandra, thanks. We have the best thrift stores around here. A lot of good donations and just a lot of stores period.
Lynn
Hey friend…if you get the chance, c’mon over to my blog! I have pictures of the McCain-Palin rally, we went to yesterday.
We had the time of our lives!
Michele
Wow! That looks great! It is just the perfect style for a girl’s room
lv,
Joy