We converted our never-used guest bedroom into a library. This room is the perfect place for Shelley and me to read and study.
I threw this post together rather quickly, and I do not like the photos. I should not have used flash. I will post about the details of this room either tomorrow or Wednesday, and hopefully I will take better pictures! :/
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Ricki Jill
Very lovely Ricki - that little foot stool is a perfect westie size.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and enjoy your new space,
All the best,
Katie
www.westiejulep.blogspot.com
How fun is that swing?! What a cozy place to curl up and read.
ReplyDeleteThe table in front of the swing is divine, but all of the thoughtful details of cushions and lamps are perfect too. Enjoy the reinvented space.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful room and you will really enjoy it! I would love to get our bookcases up in our library....but it waits for something else! lol Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely room Ricki Jill! I love the red walls. That's a cute little foot stool too. Hubby is off today taking an educational course. It seems so weird to be alone for the day. It's like he is back working and gone all day. So I'm blogging, crocheting and maybe will do some work later. It's tough being retired. Have a lovely day and thanks for showing us your library room.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness!! I also just did a post on my art books. It's embarrassing how many I have. Thought you might like to peruse the titles. Do you have any of these?
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about taking pictures at night. I really try not to do that too but when the pressure is on to do a post... sometimes you have to. I didn't even realize they were taken at night, Ricki Jill. Really. They are quite good.
And the neatness of your house is incredible, I might add!
Good for you. Best wishes, Linda
http://twosucculentsisters.blogspot.com/2012/08/art-book-collection.html
Great time a day Ricki Jill this is off the chain fantastic.Is that a swing?...yall be just "ah swingn'".
ReplyDeleteI love the swing what a great idea. I see lots of cozy time ahead this winter.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Laura
Love that wall color; reminds me of raspberry sherbert. Very nice library and study.
ReplyDeleteOh what a wonderful room to sit and read.
ReplyDeleteLove that swing!!!
I would love to see it with a glow of the lamps on in the evening. I bet with those walls it glows beautifully in the evening.
You picked great styling decor, the horse painting and all those ribbons... Very cool!
Enjoy it!!!
Amy
What a beautiful room. I love to see pictures of your rooms because there are always unexpected and creative touches that always work so well together. I guess that's what comes from having an artist's eye--you make it look so easy.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing what other people have on their bookshelves. Of course I recognize a few but I find myself squinting to see if I can make out the titles of the rest!
Carole (Stapes)
Oh my gosh I don't know where to start. Love the 2 chairs at the desk and adore the coffee table! Well done. :o)
ReplyDeletecool, really cool!
ReplyDeleteOh I love it, that red is such a pretty shade!
ReplyDeletewhat a great place to read really loving the antique book shelf
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to have a space for reading and studying. Love that coffee table.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Oh you lucky girls!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great space! I love the table...perfect for so many projects.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have a place just for you girls. You have used some interesting pieces in the room. The bookcase is gorgeous and the coffee table is unique in a good way. I bet there will be a lot of creativity dreamed up in that room. -------- Shannon
ReplyDeleteLooks great! And tell Shelley her room looks terrific. Chickie and I just redid her room, paint, etc. What a transformation!
ReplyDeletelove love love it! oh and i looked for cheap ankle boots...didn't find any :(
ReplyDeleteI love the red walls in the library, Ricki Jill. Isn't it nice to have a place where you can read and think? When we moved from our huge house into a smaller one, I no longer have a library, and I miss that. I am wondering, where did all the ribons come from?
ReplyDelete~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Absolutely love the library...the color, the furniture, your book shelves. Very nice!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful room and very functional! Love how you displayed all the medals and ribbons! I can handle the rain but I am terrified of strong winds because of the many tall trees in the backyard. I get so nervous when I see them swaying. I hope it does not get too bad.
ReplyDeleteYou just have the coolest pad ever Ricki! I love this room, and what cute special treasures all around. Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteI think the pictures look fine, we are our own worse critique! What a perfect room to get away, I love the cart and the one glass door cabinet!
ReplyDeleteCarol
LOVE this space!!!!! : ) The cart is awesome...everything says YOU!!! : ) Your creativity always astounds me! Happy READING to you all! Take a look...it's in a book : ) (one too many episodes of Reading Rainbow : ) (hugs)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use for this space. I love the cart and equestrian theme.
ReplyDeleteRicki, the library turned out beautiful. I love it. I know you and Shelley will spend a lot of time there.
ReplyDeleteLove it! And how darn cute is that footstool!
ReplyDeletePam
Oh what a beautiful room. I am sure you will spend a lot of reading time in there!
ReplyDeleteOh I am so jealous of that old luggage cart! A friend of mine has one as a coffee table and I always think it is awesome! the room turned out so great, it looks so inviting to curl up and read a bit!
ReplyDeleteThis is a truly wonderful space, Ricki Jill! I love the hanging bed -- what an inviting place to read (or nap....lol). The luggage cart is perfect, creating visual images of many great travels & tales of touring by train!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Oh, I love this room. I just love the bed/swing and the coffee table is sooooo neat. Wonderful place to chill out and read. Thanks for sharing, Ginger
ReplyDeleteThese extra photos and angles are awesome, Ricki Jill!
ReplyDeleteI love that little heart needlework you did too.
Forgot to mention that on the other post!
YOU ARE THE BEST.
Thanks for sharing~~~
xoxoxox
A
I love the swing! Such a great looking room to go and enjoy reading.
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