I have a bookcase in my bedroom which was full of books, on every shelf. But I just couldn't stand that any more.
I guess I'd seen enough glossy photos of bookcases with empty spaces in them - was it possible that I could pare down my collection in order to make spaces? I've also been so inspired by Carmella's blog - she, her husband and three boys, living in a 665 square foot space. The idea of keeping only what you need, and is of practical use to you.
So, the top shelf; I took out all of it, dusted it and put back what was useful, a week ago. Some stacked and others standing, all in the name of interest. Oh, how neat and appealing it was! A few days later, the second shelf. The same result. And the other day, the snow day, I tackled the other two shelves. Oh, the spaces I now have! The library is receiving my unneeded books.
I even have shelf space to put knitting!! Wonder of wonders.
Parting with books is hard to do. :-) I got rid of a whole book shelf two years ago. Ones I didn't think I needed went to the church library and some went to the used book store. Now and then, I'll look for one of those "missing" books!
ReplyDeleteYour shelf looks nice. :-)
Anne, it wasn't hard - I was just ready!
DeleteThat's a good use of a snow day! Accomplishments like that feel SO good.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific idea to make space for something else than books.. hard choice indeed ;) m.
ReplyDeleteI have to weed out books every so often to make new space. But, it's amazing how it always fills up again.
ReplyDeleteYour new space sure looks pretty. ♥