Saturday, April 26, 2014

Shelves of White



Hi, everyone!

I don't know if it's the rare glimpse of sunshine that we finally got, the long-awaited warm temps or what, but I've been bitten by the 'white bug'!




I've been lightening up the slightly darker, more rustic areas of my home with whiter pieces of furniture and lighter looking vignettes.

I just brought up this little bookcase that I've had stored in the basement...




...and put it in the living room.
There's a little sliver of wall space where I've had my barn wood shelf (here) hanging for a long time.  I was ready for a change, and this bookcase fit the bill! It's small and narrow and fits perfectly.

I started with hanging a white frame with a small clock face in it...




 then added a little vintage lamp and my collection of glass bottles that was on the mantel (here.)




I was so excited to win a TJ Maxx gift card (my favorite non-vintage store!) in a giveaway from Roxie at Sweet Vintage of Mine and I used part of it on this sweet little chippy guy...isn't he cute?




On the first shelf I added another old clock face and 3 numbered 'thingies' (that's the technical term :)
I've had these a very long time and I've never seen anything else like them.  They look like some kind of buoy or something to do with the sea. They're just cool to me!
(Does anyone know what they are?)




My mom just got this old cherub vase at a tag sale for our shop but I promptly stole it!  It's ornate and not something I would normally have, but for some reason I'm just really drawn to it.




Last week it was finally warm enough to go to my beloved flea market (insert fist pump!) and I found this little ironstone sugar bowl.  I've waited through a looong winter to finally be reunited with my flea, and I was rewarded with a few good finds!




For the bottom 2 shelves I just collected some treasures from around the house.







I wanted a new look, and I think I got it!




  What do you think?




Here's a sneak peek into the hallway where I've changed up some more things...but that's for another post!




I always appreciate you stopping by!




Have a wonderful day :)

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48 comments:

  1. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 26, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    So pretty Susan!!

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  2. My Garden DiariesApril 27, 2014 at 12:06 AM

    I think it is completely stunning in all of its white goodness! You nailed it!!! Wishing you a lovely weekend lady! Nicole xo

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  3. Salty Pumpkin StudioApril 27, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    Very nice. I like the bookshelf, especially the size. I'd love to see a wall of 3 or 5 side by side.
    The clock faces makes it all come together. I wonder what the clock looks like that has numbers styled like that.

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  4. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesApril 27, 2014 at 1:48 AM

    This is such a lovely vignette...love the thingies...

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  5. Shabby chic SandyApril 27, 2014 at 2:00 AM

    You know I love white--that bookcase looks lovely. Everything looks so bright and clean. I love the white!

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  6. Blomkje en WenjeApril 27, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    I love the white elements in your house and just love the idea with the frame! The dark accessoires are here moving to the attic. Maybe it's indeed the sun :)

    Have a great day!

    hugs, Pietrik

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  7. Di@Cottage-WishesApril 27, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    Very pretty, love it! I have whitten my areas too. It does feel better. Di

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 27, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    Very pretty, Susan! I love how it all looks! It was a beautiful day down south, too. : ) Another one on tap for today and then I think it's rain for the week.

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  9. Rita C at PanoplyApril 27, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    What a nice collection of whites, Susan! And a nice change, just as great as the one before. I really like the distressed look of the ironstone sugar bowl you just found. Have a good week. :)

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  10. SusieApril 27, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Susan, I really like this collection whites. Every thing in the bookcase looks perfect. Love the numbers on the candles. xoxo,Susie

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  11. JunkchiccottageApril 27, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Ohhhhhhhhh I knew you would come over to the white side LOL! I am loving your white vignette. You are in the white club now! Woooooooo Hoooooooo! Just warning it is addictive! Love this girlfriend you did a pretty white vignette. Please pack the whole vignette when you come to visit!
    Kris :)

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  12. OliveApril 27, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    I love the three nautical items. I have an old nautical piece in my flower garden. Your bookcase is darling. The chippy bunny is scrumptious. xo, olive

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  13. JeanieApril 27, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Almost unbearably beautiful, Susan. Such peace and loveliness.

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  14. Row homes and CobblestonesApril 27, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Oh Susan,
    What do I think? I think I'm going to say it again ... You rock the vignette art of arrangement. I thank you for letting us know the official term for numbered items, from now on I will only call them "numbered thingies"! Now call me crazy but with cherubs and clock face white theme in this vignette, I see a small feathered angel wings (9-10 inches wide with the clock face in the frame suspended down on thin string from the wings, artfully suggesting time flies.
    XO,
    Vera

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  15. chateau chicApril 27, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    So fresh and crisp, Susan!! We must be thinking along the same lines these days. :-)
    Beautiful frame, and you have the best clock faces!
    Mary Alice

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  16. Lin from A {tiny} Cottage In The WoodsApril 27, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    I love white decor, so I think this is gorgeous! I cannot wait the lighten things up in our cottage. Out with the browns and in with the whites & light grays! :)
    Have a lovely one!
    Lin

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  17. Art and SandApril 27, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    It is not good for me to visit you. After scrolling through your pictures, I always feel the need to make changes around my house.

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the shelf display.

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  18. DebbieApril 27, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    Oh, Susan!!! You got it! Your shelf, and all of the pieces are perfectly put together. Each piece is truly wonderful!! I LOVE it all!! Very pretty.
    Debbie
    xo

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  19. Jasper's CottageApril 27, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    It's Spring, it's Spring! After a long winter it's the perfect time to lighten things up and move things around. I love all the collections on the bookcase, it looks perfect. And I can't wait for the next installment...I love the stack of baskets in the sneak peek!
    xo Jonni xo

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  20. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageApril 27, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    Very pretty!! I love the way the blue glass bottles "pop" against all the white!

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  21. Burlap LuxeApril 27, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Susan my dear, you have my heart here. Loving your shelves of white, and could one have to much? I think not!
    Love how every piece has its voice, each one completed by the other.
    It's a magazine here ...

    Lots of May love and inspiration your way.

    Xx
    Dore

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  22. KellyApril 27, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    I like the change you made! I always like whatever you do. I of course love the whites you used. With the changing of seasons, it always brings about changes at home for me too.

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  23. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 27, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    I like the new look!

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  24. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEApril 27, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    I love the look....do you have another clock face for the bottom shelf? Cuz that way the numbers would go from top to bottom.....just thinking it might be cute....sweet little bottles too!

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  25. Sherry @ Thrift My HouseApril 27, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Very pretty! I love how you put everything together. I have a new book shelf by my bed and I've struggled for several weeks... yes I said weeks to decorate it. Could you stop by ;-)? I need help. I need your skills! I'll figure it out. I love the numbered thingys and the angels too. Funny how things just speak to you sometimes.

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  26. RhondaApril 27, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Hello Susan! You have a beautiful frame as well! Can't wait to grab my cup of coffee tomorrow & check out your blog a little more!

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  27. sweetvintageofmineApril 27, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    Your angel is adorable Susan! I think your vignette of "white" is beautiful and speaks of Spring! Thanks for the mention and I enjoy seeing how you are changing things up a bit.....that always makes us decorating divas feel good! Blessings~~~Roxie

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  28. Rose LApril 27, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    I love the color of the turquoise bottles! That color looks so good with white. You should find more turquoise to splash around!

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  29. UnknownApril 27, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    I totally love the cherub!!! Hard to believe it came from TJMax.

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  30. cynthia lee designsApril 27, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    Oh Susan...I think you got it perfect!! I love it!!
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  31. Blondie's JournalApril 27, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    Susan...the bookcase fits here just perfectly and I really love everything you have displayed on it. I'm looking at the clock face...I don't get out much like you do...fleas, antique shops, etc., but I'd love one. Should I check out Ebay or just wait to get lucky??

    I know what you mean by wanting to lighten up. I've been shopping the house!

    XO,
    Jane

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  32. NanaDianaApril 27, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    Susan- It looks REALLY REALLY nice! I think the bookcase is a perfect fit and I love all the whites you have here. I love that bunny, too, with his bits of old color showing through.

    I am ready to "lighten" things up here, too, even thought it is still COLD and brown here! xo Diana

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  33. Joy JunktionApril 28, 2014 at 12:14 AM

    What do I think? Well, I think I love it all! You can't go wrong with shades of white! You definitely have an eye for loveliness and class!! Your vignettes Always feel finished, that is something I struggle with... Blessings, Cindy

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  34. AnonymousApril 28, 2014 at 3:11 AM

    As always you have a plenty of ideas here! And the white invades your home Susan! Everything in your collection are vintage and I love the ironstone sugar bowl most especially! Awesome!

    Sebastian of
    Tropical Life Style

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  35. SadierayApril 28, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Love it! Can you please tell me the name of the paint used on the walls? It looks like a light greenish gray. Thank you!

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  36. must love junkApril 28, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Hi! Sorry...the walls were this color when we moved in 8 years ago, and I don't know what they used!
    However, we used a color in our office that is a great green/gray/taupe and it's called Cityscape by Martha Stuart. :)

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  37. Teddee GraceApril 28, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Like your vignettes and have pinned the full bookshelf...is it possible the numbered cylinders are counterweights?

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  38. farmhouse-storyApril 28, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    love the little bookcase, susan:) very pretty!

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  39. CynthiaApril 28, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Susan beautiful vignette and the first things that grabbed me was that frame and little white chippy guy. Gorgeous!!!

    Cynthia

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  40. UnknownApril 28, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    Wow...Susan! You have so much class! Your style is just gorgeous! xo Jen

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  41. Tina@WhatWeKeepApril 28, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    I'm loving your number thingies!

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  42. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 28, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Oh wow! I just don't know what else to say, I love every component you used. I'm not really sure what those numbered "thingies" are but they sure look good on your shelf.

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  43. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsApril 28, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    Love all the white and the clock faces!...Your vignettes are always full of interesting and beautiful things!..

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  44. Sew a Fine SeamApril 28, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    Susan you know I'm all over this! I love white :) That clock face in the frame is so darn cute - I may have to copy that sometime!

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  45. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmApril 30, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    So very pretty! I wish I could go to a flea market!! Lucky you :)

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  46. Deborah@Green Willow PondApril 30, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    I love the look of layered and chippy whites, so this is right up my alley. Love the clocks and the numbered thingys! Are they very heavy? They almost look like they could be weights to hold down things tied to those hooks. Whatever they are they are awesome! Have a great day :)
    Blessings, Deborah

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  47. Just JudyApril 30, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    Everything is put together perfect and pretty!

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  48. UnknownMay 2, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    Love all the white Susan. Everything is so fresh and pretty. I'm loving the bunny! You are such a tease...giving us just a little peak at the hallway! Will check back.:)
    Leelee @ paperbagstyling

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