Dmitri raided my neatly stacked books like Godzilla in Tokyo.
His partner in crime...
In their defense, the books were in his bedroom, which is also Dmitri & Sookie's favorite room in the house: where they hang out and play, just the two of them, for hours out of the day.
Poor child has had to deal with this disaster for a bedroom: (he did contribute to the mess).
However, now, all of the books are somewhat neatly on the bookshelves! And all of the boxes are unpacked.
I could not be happier. I sometimes catch myself going into the library just to stare at them. It's very zhen.
I would love to put a sign that says something like, "Book store" or "Coffee Shop" above the door. We are also thinking about picking up some cute storage boxes for the bottom shelves to store random things (toys, craft supplies, etc.)
I unpacked the last 7 boxes that have been hiding in Dmitri's room since we moved in. It's weird to know that I'm officially done unpacking. And kind of sad that it took three months to complete it!
But I'm so glad that Dmitri's room is cleared out and it can officially be his. What's more fun than putting together a nursery? I cannot wait to share ideas and projects.
Happy Monday!
Did you work on any fun projects this weekend?
Love your library! And am happy to be your newest follower :) Am completely book-obsessed myself so staring at books on shelves all day is right up my alley...nice one.
ReplyDeleteThe bookshelves look really good! I would so love to have a little library someday.
ReplyDeletewonder where these 2 lil playmates will entertain themselves now!! btw looks very nice and i think some kind of sign over door would tie it all together
ReplyDeleteCaroline, I love the way this looks with the bookcases on each side of the door!
ReplyDeletelove the bookshelves - especially with books! nice work!
ReplyDeleteLooks good! I'd love to do something like that in our house.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I just had to laugh at that picture. I remember spending hours and hours sorting my photographs in chronological order only to have my two kids decide to look through them and strew them all over the floor. I nearly cried.
ReplyDeleteLuckily, your shelves look great. Love that they are painted black, it's a nice contrast to the colors of the books.
Oh I love it! (and I am just a wee bit jealous) Well done.
ReplyDeleteI see Harry Potter Books and a lovely trunk. Where did you get it?!?!?!
ReplyDeleteOh to have a library would be too amazing. I'll just go to your page and stare at your library pics to feel peaceful:)
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What a great library you put together here! I loved seeing the before pics with your babe, so cute!
ReplyDeleteI think putting toys in storage bins beneath is a great idea! So convenient to get into!
Luvs!
It looks wonderful! I just love the pictures of little Dmitri amidst all those books!
ReplyDeleteI think a sign would look adorable in this room :)
ReplyDeleteLove the black bookshelves. I'm a lover of books, all books, especially old one's that I find at random flea markets or garage sales.
ReplyDeleteYou said you would like to put something above the door. I'm sure you have heard of uppercase living, but I have a friend who does personalized vinyl now. She is starting her own etsy store which I hope to start showcasing on my blog. If you interested I will send you the link.
It looks great. Bookshelves are so nice. We just bought our first one and it is amazing how much peace it can bring to your life.
ReplyDeleteLove..Love..Love...your library!
ReplyDeleteI have a HUGE book obsession & am currently working on a library for my house too!
Yay. What a good feeling.
ReplyDeleteI spent all weekend trying to alter a simple stretch top. No skills.
Love your library! It IS very Zen to walk into ones own library just to peruse the shelves. I love your page. :)
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