My Favorite Shelf Styling Decor
Hello There Design Aficionado!
When we moved back to Illinois one of my primary concerns was to get my office up and running and construct a built-in bookcase. I had bins and bins of books ready to find their forever home.
I had so many books that I had inherited from my family as well as decor I wanted to display. So I knew I needed the bookcases to span the width of the room. Mr. Man and I got to work on a plan on how they would look, how sturdy they needed to be, lighting and moulding so I could have a functional and elegant space to work in.
They almost fully complete and I will get pictures for you when its done. But for now I wanted to share some of my favorite decor items that I use when styling shelves. I’ve been curating these items over time to create my personal panache.
Bring in garden decor in to your home. It brings life and interest in.
This stone bust vase drew me to her. She brings a bit of whimsy especially by adding my wedding bouquet as her crown.
Mint Julep Silver Cup
Its not just for bringing it out on Derby Day. Use it to corral your pens, makeup brushes, or a small bouquet of flowers.
Cloche
Do you have a treasure that needs protection? A favorite doll, candle, use it as a terrarium. Elevate your memory with the cloche.
Candle
Bring a favorite fragrance to your room or diffuse a calming scent to relax your such as doTERRA serenity. for a flameless option.
Word of caution: Be sure to place the candle in a spot that it doesn’t have anything above it, also protect the shelf below with a stone or metal saucer.
Flowers or Foliage
Plants that like low light are perfect for a shelf. The organic movement and life it brings is visual candy.
Battery Operated Small Lamp
Tuck it in a shelf to illuminate your treasures from your latest vacation, your grandbabies photo, or that sculpture you picked up from the gallery downtown.
Blue and White
Ginger Jar
Are you looking for something timeless? Look no further than the ginger jar. Designers use it ALL THE TIME in their styling. Not only will you find the curves captivating but the classic blue and white color scheme always is a winner.
Tassels and Beads
Use this combination for the finishing touch to your scheme. Drap it over books, tie back your cutains. Wooden beads bring an organic touch to your design. Looking for something shiny to capture the light? Go for a crytal bead.
Books
You didn’t think I’d forget books, did you!?Elevate a candle, drape beads over them, Stand them upright and read them! Put them on a book easel. The options are endless.
Baskets
Do you have cords to store? Corral them in a basket. Cards from loved ones that you want to have handy to read in a quiet moment. Babies toys. Baskets are a girls best friend for keeping clutter at bay.
Small Picture frames
Where ever you look it warms your heart to have loved ones near by. That Whether its a picture of your honey, the kids or even the poem “Success” by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Trays
Trays contain your objects. Place keys, coins and mail at your entry after a long day. Is it tole ware with a painted design? Place it upright like a picture.
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