A Result from Not Being Able to Sit Still: Bookshelf Revamp

If you know me, you know I always have something to say, love organizing, adore cupcakes, and can't stay put for too long without starting a project.  I'm sure you can relate.  Well, it happened this past week.  I'm sitting in my room, most likely blogging, and thinking to myself, hmm...those shelves are a little plain. Nothing a little fabric can't fix! The next day I was off to Joann's in search of the perfect periwinkle/lime green fabric combo. Well, friends, I found it. Within the first five minutes! Dontcha love when that happens?!  It was meant to be.  Since I know we all love a good before and after, here's the before:

I've always loved this custom built-in that the previous owner {who flipped houses...dream of mine!} built.  Bookshelves are the best place to display all the things you love.  To tell the truth, my bookcase arrangement is constantly changing.  That's the fun part!

With the help of a little fabric, I spruced up the bookcases.  Here's how:

1. Iron the wrinkles and creases out of the fabric.

2. Measure your space needing to be covered.  I added an inch onto the length and width of the actual size I needed so when I attached it to the wall, I could fold the edge under to create a crisp, clean line, showing no frayed edges.

3. Start by pinning up the fabric {push pins work just fine!} I pinned one side at a time.  Then you take your staple gun and staple right next to the push pin, making sure to pull the fabric taught in order to keep out wrinkles.

Continue step 3 around all four edges.  Then put your shelves back in and start arranging!

How cute is this plate my aunt gave me for Christmas??

A cute book about shoes that happens to be lime green to coordinate with the room.  My dad picked this book out for me without considering my room colors.  It's fate.

Fresh flowers. Always.

My sketch book on display:

Finished product:

 Oh, and that small gallery wall transformed over the course of the week, too.  Can't wait to share it soon!

This project was super easy and makes a big impact.  Best part? Only cost $15 for fabric! {That's including the extra yard I bought, just in case a mishap occurred.}

Today I'm flying back to Seattle.  Mixed emotions over here, friends.  While I'm excited to go back and start new classes, I'm not looking forward to the frigid temperatures or missing my family.  Did anyone else feel homesick every time they left for school? It's like I'm leaving for the first time all over again. Ah!

I love Seattle. I love Seattle. I love Seattle. {See? I like it more already.}

Happy Monday!

Love and Seattle Bound,