Doesn’t the bookcase look *pretty*?!? I am so pleased with
how this project has turned out – especially since I’ve never decopauged a piece
of furniture before, and because it’s my first time using vintage wallpaper,
and I was worried I’d ruin the beautiful patterns!
I was a bit worried about this side bit, the patchwork looked
so dramatically different from the plain wood, quite mad really, especially
when you compare it to the neutral space of my living room and hall. But
hey, this is *my* space, this is where I cook and craft and create, so I am
allowed some girlie expression, right? And I think it all started to come together once
I started lightening up that wood with some white paint I found in the garage.
Most of the time all I’ll see is the front of the shelves, as the
door is usually open and blocking the patchwork side.
I think the shelves just
look so cheery with the pretty wallpaper (thank you Ada!).
I still have some bits to trim, a touch-up of paint here and
there, and a few books are missing, but I was too anxious to show you my
ta-dah!
News on the woodpecker family: young Woody visits regularly
morning and evening, eating voraciously; Mama Woodpecker has made a few
appearances when Woody takes a break; and today Daddy Woodpecker swooped in for
some tea – haven’t seen him in a while! You can just barely see the red feathers on
the back of his head
He wasn’t being cooperative and turning his back to me so I
could photograph the red patch properly – you’d think he’d be a little more
grateful for all the bird food fat balls I’m having to purchase! I’d like a family portrait,
please!
Chrissie x
