Another bookshelf project

My dearly loved cheap-o bookshelf came from Target about two years ago. It barely survived the move from Memphis, and was literally falling apart. Swift action was required, and after not too much shopping around, I decided to revamp this one just like I did with my other bookshelf. To start, I had to re-do the back, and just like I did with my other bookshelf, I used fabric and foam board to create a new background (thanks, Pinterest!). It isn't perfect, but it is so much better. You can see it in the background here, don't mind Ched.

Once I got the bookshelf put together again, I had serious decoration anxiety. I couldn't decide what to put on the shelves. I just used it as a holding place for my pictures for a long time (months!).

About two weeks ago, I realized that I hated seeing the ugly bookshelf first thing in the morning everyday, and that changes needed to be made. With a goal in mind, I headed out to Hobby Lobby and picked up three funky frames for about $30. I printed out some of my favorite pictures as 4x6s and added a white mat to fill up the extra space in the 5x7 frames.

As a side note, it was a good idea to update my pictures, I was living in the past!

I have a small collection of owls compared to some of my friends (you know who you are!), but I didn't really like them all scattered out wherever on the top shelf. I found a little blue cake dish on sale... and now my owls have a cute house!

Before (in Memphis) and after!

Here is my new view! This clearly isn't done yet, it is a work in progress. The bottom shelf needs help, and I don't think I will keep things set up like they are now, but still. So much better than before.