In preparation for a bookworm birthday party for her daughter (which will be shown in all its cuteness later this month), Rachel, a contributor for A Night Owl, updated this adorable vintage bookshelf and is sharing it with you all today!
photo credit: Flecky Fotography |
photo credit: Flecky Fotography |
I simply layered on glossy white spray paint in about 3-4 stages allowing for time to dry in between. On a past project I sprayed the paint on too thick and it started bubbling…so don’t make my mistake. This time I took my time on the application. I had intended to spray it with even more white glossy paint as well as tier three shades of green on the shelves but I think I like it just the way it turned out.
I do recommend using a primer even though I didn’t because I found that the spraypaint will easily scratch off the bookshelf. It’s fine with me though because I think it adds to it’s vintage appeal.
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What do you think of my renovation?
Rachel of Harding Family Happenings is a contributor for A Night Owl.
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Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
OMG – LOVE! I used to have one like this when I was little! Love your upcycle!
Kimberly says
Thanks Jill!
Kara says
Love it!
Kimberly says
Thanks Kara!
Amy of while wearing heels says
Incredible renovation. What a great bookcase and it looks like a great collection of books.
Emily says
ADORABLE! I would love to do this in my son’s room!
Holly Lefevre says
The paint makes all the difference.I see this style all the time and now that I know it can look CUTE, I am snatching them all up!
Allyson @ A Heart for Home says
Oh. I. Love. This. Bookshelf! It reminds me of one that was in my grandparent’s home. I’d love to find one like it to spruce up a bit!
We’d love for you to join our Finished Friday Link-up.
Kimberly says
Thanks for the invite Allyson, I linked up!
sara @ applestone drive says
It is adorable! I love the vintage look! Visiting from the Fantabulous Friday party. 🙂
Kimberly says
Thanks Sara!
Megan says
What a great book shelf! Much better painted! Would love for you to come visit my Get Social Sunday link party and show off your awesome blog!
https://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/08/get-social-sunday_18.html
Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says
This is fantastic! Stopping by from the Networking Blog Hop. I love your blog and for sure will be visiting again soon.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com
SouthernScraps says
Great find. Love the curved sides. Paint makes it updated.
Kimberly says
Thanks Southern Scraps!
Jen says
Great job on the re-do! Thank you for linking up to our Pretty Things Party. Hope to see you back next week!
Crystelle says
HI there! I like your book shelf! The spindles are the BEST part….
Kimberly says
Thanks Crystelle!
Leslie Stewart says
What a great transformation! Looks wonderful. I’d love for you to share it at my linky party, Twirl & Take a Bow. It’s today through Sunday at http://www.houseontheway.com. Hope to see you there!
Leslie
Kimberly says
Hi Leslie! Thanks for the invite, I’ll be sure to stop by!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
I love it! The legs on that thing are awesome, and the wood was pretty before but it looks WAY better the way you painted it! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional 🙂
Holly says
Looks lovely! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!
Stacey says
Looks great – love the change!
Would love if you came by to link it up to my party happening now!
Stacey of Embracing Change
https://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
Kimberly says
Thanks Stacey! I’ll be sure to stop by!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Just beautiful! Such an amazing transformation! Looks like a great collection of books too 🙂 I’d love for you to share with my readers if you get the chance – my party just opened tonight! https://www.momontimeout.com/2012/08/taking-timeout-thursday-no44.html
Kimberly says
Thanks Trish – I’ll be sure to stop by!
Marilyn says
LOVE this transformation! Well done
Kimberly says
Thanks Marilyn!
Rachel @ Once Upon a Sewing Machine says
Love your finish. I need to be more patient when it comes to painting.
Kimberly says
Thanks Rachel!
Kathryn Griffin says
Oh, it is just perfect! Thank you for sharing. Visiting from HOH. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. https://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-11.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Kimberly says
Thanks Kathryn – I’ll be sure to stop by!
Meg @ Nutmeg Place says
Aw, this turned out great! Love all the colorful books popping against the white shelf.
Thanks for sharing on The All Star Block Party!
Kimberly says
Thanks Meg!
Siubhan says
Wow! What a fantastic job , looks great!
Kimberly says
Thanks Siubhan!