A while ago, I shared how I refinished an old, worn bookcase, I even showed the finished bookshelf, but I realized I haven’t shared pictures of it in the space, completely decorated. So, here it is.
The top before refinishing was shabby, and not very chic.
The sanding, staining and polyurethane fixed that problem.
It took a lot of time, but it was definitely worth the effort to revamp this passed down bookshelf. I really love how it looks in the room, too.
P.S. If you like the Alphabet Tree painting in the photos above, you can get a printed version for yourself.
Nicole
/ November 4, 2010I love the silver owl on top! Where did you get it?
ourhumbleabowed
/ November 4, 2010Thanks, Nicole. The owl bank was from Target not too long ago, but I don’t know if they still have it.
Amanda
Felicity
/ November 4, 2010I love that you have so many Dr. Seuss books. What is in the shadow box frame on top of the bookshelf? Are those tiny origami cranes?
ourhumbleabowed
/ November 4, 2010Hi Felicity,
Dr. Seuss books are necessary classics! I think I enjoy them more than the boys do.
Those are tiny oragami cranes. I’ll share more about that sometime soon. It’s my crazyness…
Amanda
kara
/ November 4, 2010I was also about to ask you about that gorgeous owl! I love it! Glad to know other people share my love for all things fowl
ourhumbleabowed
/ November 4, 2010I know this isn’t the same, but how cute is this little guy?! http://www.crateandbarrel.com/holidays/christmas-ornaments/owl-ornament/s676066
Just thought I’d share…
tz
/ November 5, 2010gorgeeeeeouse! and love the yellow bed and the tree abc print and the way you placed the items on top!
Christie Tidd
/ November 5, 2010So cute! Where did you get that alphabet print? Love it!
ourhumbleabowed
/ November 5, 2010Hi TZ and Christie,
Thanks so much for your sweet comments! I actually painted the alphabet print, but I do sell 8 by 10 inch prints and you can custommize them by adding initials to the branches. If you are interested in purchasing one, please e mail me at ourhumbleabowed@gmail.com
Thanks!!
Amanda
ourhumbleabowed
/ November 7, 2010Here’s another cute owl bank:
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=17436411&parentid=A_FURN_PRETTY&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,&navCount=207&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=A_FURN_PRETTY&popId=A_DECORATE&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Nicole
/ November 7, 2010Thanks Amanda! I’m planning an owl themed 1st birthday for my daughter, so I’ve been on the lookout for ideas for decorations. Urban Outfitters has tons of cute owl stuff! I’ll be heading over there soon!