Our Bookshelves…in HGTV Magazine!

I’ve told you guys time and time again how shocked grateful I am for all the opportunities that have come from this blog. It started as a much-needed creative outlet, and has grown to be such a huge part of me. I know if it weren’t for you…reading, commenting, pinning, linking etc…that none of it would come my way.

I was left speechless when the editors of HGTV Magazine contacted me about a future article. Then I recovered and rambled my way through the interview. Knowing something is going to happen, and actually seeing it happen, are two totally different things. So even though I knew it was coming, I still did a round-off back-handspring, with a double back flip, when the September issue arrived in my mailbox Saturday. I kid. I added a twist to the back flip. In the spirit of the Olympics.

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The entire issue is great, but I’m partial to page 48, Bookshelves: Little Changes, Big Impact. Not only is it so stinking unbelievable cool to be in a glossy national magazine, but I’m in the story alongside my friend, Kate! I’m pretty sure the editors found me from someone’s Pinterest board…so thank you awesome readers and pinners!

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And welcome to all you new readers…thanks so much for stopping by. I know you’re here because of this image…

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So I thought I’d break it down and show you the DIY projects included in the shelves.

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And these shelves certainly didn’t start out like this, you can also check out the Before pics of the shelves, how we added crown molding, backed them with fabric, and finally, styled them. The entire Living Room has been going through a makeover, and here’s where we stand:
LIVING ROOM TO-DO LIST
Paint Hall Chest
Paint/Wallpaper Nook Walls
Paint Backdoor (decided against it)
Add Nailhead to Wingchair
Sand & Stain Secretary
Gold Leaf Back of Secretary

Feel free to poke around in my House Tour and Project Gallery for more bright and colorful projects. Be sure to come back tomorrow for a fun project, and a party announcement!
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