I finally went and got me some bookcases! I can't tell you how exciting this was for me. You see, I didn't have any bookcases. Not a one. Sad, isn't it? This is where my books hung out before:
Most of my books were on top of my computer desk. They just kept piling up and piling up. I was running out of room and it was becoming a bit of a safety hazard so I went to Ikea yesterday and bought 2 bookcases. I first looked online and consulted with a fellow vixen (cause nothing's more exciting than talking about bookcases!). I went into Ikea with a particular bookcase in mind and came out with a completely different selection. Once I saw the bookcases (the ones I ended up buying) I knew those were the ones. They're absolutely beautiful. As soon as I got home I put those bad boys together.
And here they are!
fAnd there you have it. Needless to say, I'm in bookworm heaven. Being able to look at all my books in their new home puts a huge smile on my face. Although, I still find myself glancing up to the top of my computer desk to get a look at my books. It's so empty up there now! And just look at all that room-to-grow in those bookcases!! And in case you were wondering, the 2nd bookcase, the one with the most books on it (the one that doesn't have the Twilight books on it) is my TBR pile. Didn't realize how big my TBR pile was until it was staring me in the face!
Looks great. I need more room for another case for my stuff...lol
ReplyDeleteSo awesome! I think I need a new one too! :)
ReplyDeleteLoved it! This is pretty good. I need one of these bookshelves... Mine is breaking down.
ReplyDeleteA very pretty bookshelf!
ReplyDeleteI can seriously spend HOURS reorganizing my books on their bookcases. I love nothing more than rearranging them....sigh. Of course I'm at the point where I have 6 bins full of books plus 9 bookcases. I'm seriously in trouble...
ReplyDeleteAnyways, congratulations!
Ah new bookshelves! I can't remember the time when my shelves had that much room on them - at this point they're up there two rows to a shelf and some are being piled on top! Enjoy the space while you can!
ReplyDeletecongrats! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteThey look great!!! I have bookcases in everyroom of the house except bathroom..would have one in there too but not a good idea with moisture...
ReplyDeleteHave 3 bookcases in the kitchen alone...I have a big kitchen and one holds my collection of cookbooks.....
Your bookcases look great!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the gorgeous new bookcases! And look at all of that lovely room to grow! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOooh! IKEA is my favorite. I had the same exact feeling when I put my shelves up earlier this month. Looks fab!
ReplyDeletewit woo!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, how did your desk not collapse lol. The new shelves looks lovely! :) If I didn't already have matching book cases, I'd so go to IKEA because theirs are super cool! Yours are kind of similar to mine though.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Have fun filling it up!
They look great! I bought a 3-shelf bookshelf a few months ago because I thought the 5-shelf would be too big...big mistake - I've already filled the three shelves and am back to a huge pile on top - you made an excellent choice!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous. I have bookshelves but they are full. You have some great books!
ReplyDeleteYay for bookcases! Mine are full and fuller. I, too, have a scary ass tbr pile *sigh*
ReplyDeleteOh so purty! It's nice to have a place to showcase you hobby!!
ReplyDeleteI just had to get another bookshelf too! And it still isn't enough!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! And I had the same bookcases from IKEA until I got too many books and partner buildd me a custommade bookcase! Great collection of books you have!
ReplyDeleteVery purty!!! I love bookcases!
ReplyDeleteThey look great! My bookcase is overflowing. It is to the point I just need to read more before acquiring more books....but they will undoubtedly continue to pile up!
ReplyDeleteThat's kinda of ironic because I am in the process of doing the same thing. I have one tiny book shelve that doesn't hold any of my books so all of the books that I haven't read are in a huge bin. I am painting and buying more book shelves this week.
ReplyDeleteI love the ones you bought though. Very cool! It's funny how much more organized and pretty book shevles make everything seem. YAY!
Very, Very nice. I had to buy another bookcase this weekend as well. I had piles of books everywhere and I was worried my kid would trip over them and break an arm.
ReplyDeleteI looove Ikea bookcases, I just bought one myself, their so purty :)
ReplyDeleteIt seems like we're always needing a bookcase (or more of them)!! LOL I wonder how long it will take me to fill these up....I probably have at least a year or two. I gotta put myself on a book diet until I get at least 1/2 way through my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteI think this post has the most comments than any other post! Puts a new twist on "build it and they will come".
Very lovely bookshelf =)
ReplyDeleteI need to repost pictures of mine, as I have maybe 2-3 times more books then last time lol
Ooh, very pretty new bookshelves! LOL, some of my newest book buys are in your pre-bookshelf state right now, piled up on top of my little three-shelf bookshelf. :D
ReplyDeleteWOW! LOOKS AMAZING!!! I'm so happy and excited for you! And you right about all the room to grow. That's just what I was thinking when I saw the space.
ReplyDeleteIm sure you won't have any trouble filling it. lol
YAY! Congrats on book cases. :o)
-Lisa
At one point in high school I had the 4 bookshelves like those side by side by side. Man do I miss those days. My apartment could sooooo not accommodate so much space....those were the days.
ReplyDeleteWhat a change! It looks beautiful now! :)
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