Sharing Shadymont, My Mountain Cottage

I'm very fortunate to have built in bookcases in the family room on each side of the fireplace.  I find myself filling them with too many items, and those items are just random. Today, I will attempt to make them look more pleasing. First, I will remove everything and clean the shelves. Once that is done, I will decide which items to keep and which ones to change for something else, or leave off altogether. This is the BEFORE above. In process...... this isn't looking right. This is better.  I like the painting on the cabinet door, on its side, and higher in the bookcase. I still made changes after this.... More greenery was added to the 2nd shelf, a metal bird joined the insulator on the wood box, and a white wire planter form is behind the lamp.     A DAY LATER..... I've added some empty frames into the mix for interest. I think this is a nice change.   Do you tweak your bookcases often? ...

I want to join in the fun at Blissful Whites Wednesday , so I'm going around the house looking at places where I've used the color white.  My home is by no means "all-white", but I do use it alot throughout my home.  I'm on a blue and aqua kick right now, so there's no telling what I might paint next.    This post is picture heavy, so sit back and relax, and enjoy the white items in my home.  Be sure to visit the Blissful Whites Wednesday party for lots of inspiration!   Lots of White in the Sun Room This shelf in the dining area holds white dishes. White Candlesticks and candles in the master. White in the china cabinet White in the entry Lots of white in the bookcase Frames makeover from bronze to white White tray vignette Off-white vintage bird cage Wall gallery above the loveseat (family room) done in whites Of course, my mantel, fire surround,...