Home Decor and Interiors: shelves

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGRGV-2YsvCb90FJYxdEdEc9tMuXkL1UvojC_QXiedg_EpgrGDXLIPDbpJyIOzSWLxqvjKnaVKsgejA6-7qcznGV2IyQOR0PfDlVGPAR2Ai1Yf2wPH0JUOyUsLxL4nLbndyNofqflREs/s1600/4016070247_89e1600b5d_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a long blank wall along the hallway at the top of my stairs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">visible from the living room below</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For some time now, I have been planning to do a family photo gallery there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought I'd share some tips, tricks and ideas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on making beautiful and striking gallery walls or shelves</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hhDWsq0MKYcgnV-eTZkR3GMqsZ98wsiYNTAc2Tvrf0Dvn0QSdJMb8Hha9d9Fy4b-ITztbFcOsj0RbTNe8H6H0AXdN6nguCt2YoKZpZgk4eSt18pxyBRPMKK67DN81RgAvhXGOmeJQTu_/s1600/01010101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hhDWsq0MKYcgnV-eTZkR3GMqsZ98wsiYNTAc2Tvrf0Dvn0QSdJMb8Hha9d9Fy4b-ITztbFcOsj0RbTNe8H6H0AXdN6nguCt2YoKZpZgk4eSt18pxyBRPMKK67DN81RgAvhXGOmeJQTu_/s1600/01010101.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shelves are a perfect place to display photos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">they allow you to bring in other items of interest</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">layer for dimension</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">mix and match</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8sXVrsB-dblxDqizewdejkICk3AQ-DanzfNGwveiC_b0ahMK9lXRG37TPFXlyvunCi2dfubqdmogCYvbRw3Y33fHGP50dthME7n1IvD_5gYNqlUFBn23Hvgfp56g7DcBgXuq9K4JlCOw/s1600/9ddc2da45a24.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8sXVrsB-dblxDqizewdejkICk3AQ-DanzfNGwveiC_b0ahMK9lXRG37TPFXlyvunCi2dfubqdmogCYvbRw3Y33fHGP50dthME7n1IvD_5gYNqlUFBn23Hvgfp56g7DcBgXuq9K4JlCOw/s1600/9ddc2da45a24.png"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a wall, on the other hand, is a little more difficult to keep interesting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">there is only one dimension</div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/08/gallery-walls.html#more">Read more »</a>

HOME DECOR: CREATING GALLERY WALLS FOR ART & PHOTOS

I have a long blank wall along the hallway at the top of my stairs visible from the living room below For some time now, I have been plannin...

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">There is something magical about a little girl's room; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">a feeling of endless possibilities and make believe. Creating a room for a little girl is a charming experience. In this room, I tried to keep a light hand - the soft lavender walls, white furniture, sheer curtains and soft draping over the bed. I didn't want it to be too childish; Sarah is a sophisticated child in an "I believe in Fairies" sort of way. On the other hand I didn't want to lose the 'wide eyed little girl' either. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-x-bdxAdKY-VQuJPtHXfiuZKWIlFJiftjLMPEhgcaA5JzDPYHG7yOg3kS1LROuP6pSdgwdpMJ7SY34ERQfLol2JcPT2z31z_LNigiStluSABiNeYFDdwyaUyg4YUWw82uykGOrSqSeH4/s1600-h/file_253627.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="425" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526362746499234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-x-bdxAdKY-VQuJPtHXfiuZKWIlFJiftjLMPEhgcaA5JzDPYHG7yOg3kS1LROuP6pSdgwdpMJ7SY34ERQfLol2JcPT2z31z_LNigiStluSABiNeYFDdwyaUyg4YUWw82uykGOrSqSeH4/s640/file_253627.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div>We accomplished this by the elegant sheer curtains, dramatically draped and topped with gingham checked valances; with a crystal chandelier hung next to big oversized stuffed animals and also with a quiet color palette of all lavender, purple and light pink hues - soothing to the eye but not at all boring. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXWczM2V0exC09IF0d5RYM3K7OK1duZOAzQx_rANyuY6YfV41b-Kx5CiJT8SAQDDJZ45-ydUHcyVnNwqhB1ofW1sX8JxnZ72URH495_NXQsq8R-BSv-mnJmDrBotSu0jUFY2gbfPfu7k/s1600-h/IMG_0834.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="486" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526118446389298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXWczM2V0exC09IF0d5RYM3K7OK1duZOAzQx_rANyuY6YfV41b-Kx5CiJT8SAQDDJZ45-ydUHcyVnNwqhB1ofW1sX8JxnZ72URH495_NXQsq8R-BSv-mnJmDrBotSu0jUFY2gbfPfu7k/s640/IMG_0834.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div>We added additional gingham valances over the mirrored closet doors for the perfect finishing touch. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_g64oegJD6ghbZhpx25sqhlq0edT7PgTQ-xr75hXov772tHplbOGrbaZU3CzPVyMGc1d_ynOfzAGh9MSLLMebq5Dhf13F6nm6QqBjckOMztd_1nHX0BiOsH3GyLIIa3Nkm6JQOjmOTYI/s1600-h/IMG_0835.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526112068697954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_g64oegJD6ghbZhpx25sqhlq0edT7PgTQ-xr75hXov772tHplbOGrbaZU3CzPVyMGc1d_ynOfzAGh9MSLLMebq5Dhf13F6nm6QqBjckOMztd_1nHX0BiOsH3GyLIIa3Nkm6JQOjmOTYI/s640/IMG_0835.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a></div><div>And the perfect framed view of the room. The artwork over the bed is by Sarah. Displaying children's art encourages them in their creativity and builds great self esteem. The bed is equipped with a trundle underneath for girlfriend sleepovers - a must. The gingham dust ruffle echoes the valances and the lavender walls. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7JKAooTPSwbqN2BpRw2mjij4FZnqbcvIG7_gCtUailKtManJju3VzCGgWJdkXstpgtJbcBBglVY3V2GYhzxfeHcMa9oNEHpbCoO1QJQenMD7k6ylQF4yfVq94KbSabSsnBCmhhQjYvw/s1600-h/file_2536301.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526109577896930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7JKAooTPSwbqN2BpRw2mjij4FZnqbcvIG7_gCtUailKtManJju3VzCGgWJdkXstpgtJbcBBglVY3V2GYhzxfeHcMa9oNEHpbCoO1QJQenMD7k6ylQF4yfVq94KbSabSsnBCmhhQjYvw/s1600/file_2536301.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a></div><div>A toy chest offers much needed storage and also a barrier to the windows which were installed much too low for little ones in this home. It's also a great place for a monkey to 'hang out'. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh10wdWoxBII76iVhgDdTFwD4e-ycHL1Z6rPEPFbneCRGc4fiVLlvKfwWGlK-bxo3ZBS-jnUSCQOvYcM5vodegZHjjtX0CY-DtNzk4ug8pcxCfD6iavU_nnvuwpkEQpCDBnfmpRmAx5hqQ/s1600-h/file_253627abc.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526106280829074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh10wdWoxBII76iVhgDdTFwD4e-ycHL1Z6rPEPFbneCRGc4fiVLlvKfwWGlK-bxo3ZBS-jnUSCQOvYcM5vodegZHjjtX0CY-DtNzk4ug8pcxCfD6iavU_nnvuwpkEQpCDBnfmpRmAx5hqQ/s1600/file_253627abc.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a></div><div>Small treasures are displayed on a charming white wood mirror where they won't get lost among the bigger items in the room. We also added small white shelves to display her fairy figurines. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMRZDWLT839wzBwFMzbV2QmyVMvx1T6rJ-trwj8GunAyqeFFVml_aRSy9VSij4UG3ZLL_vjrEQYaRAl9ircviEvm_08i4nttT3pN83Y1I7UEO4_F63MniQuvYxQVBVX559ft42DVA7ys/s1600-h/file_253627ab.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526099055440162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMRZDWLT839wzBwFMzbV2QmyVMvx1T6rJ-trwj8GunAyqeFFVml_aRSy9VSij4UG3ZLL_vjrEQYaRAl9ircviEvm_08i4nttT3pN83Y1I7UEO4_F63MniQuvYxQVBVX559ft42DVA7ys/s1600/file_253627ab.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a></div><div>Glass doorknobs hold back the fabric over the bed. The bedside lampshade was customized with fabrics from the room and sparkling beaded trim was added for extra little girl glamour. </div><div align="center"></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtxRIeEUTFzR2kgsoQIg7ze7RXzQvKp0PYk9q9CMaIrai1H2Y0Ey7IrFWFZCCchUJAZiM_9fqXzc888V4-cXY4veSLdzp-Ry9azPDEaHrlspKayxNR1QeuiWdJhznDd1PHVH6bQqQxiPQ/s1600-h/file_253627a.jpg" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354524810262789122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtxRIeEUTFzR2kgsoQIg7ze7RXzQvKp0PYk9q9CMaIrai1H2Y0Ey7IrFWFZCCchUJAZiM_9fqXzc888V4-cXY4veSLdzp-Ry9azPDEaHrlspKayxNR1QeuiWdJhznDd1PHVH6bQqQxiPQ/s1600/file_253627a.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a>We finished the gingham valance with velvet pansies at strategic points. (Click on the photo for a close up look). </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi6AIfMCBVA_R5zInk0oy2TRLU1t4eTtV5FhklE7iVI1tYgwXgv82H0uNPFiPvr3FwKQLDMANjPBips2pY8M_pbaBgMeG5FySXq-rs4aUy8KV_-EixhvfSKrKmC2NcgSVT-ESSgQyQLXc/s1600-h/cozycorner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354524806763228866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi6AIfMCBVA_R5zInk0oy2TRLU1t4eTtV5FhklE7iVI1tYgwXgv82H0uNPFiPvr3FwKQLDMANjPBips2pY8M_pbaBgMeG5FySXq-rs4aUy8KV_-EixhvfSKrKmC2NcgSVT-ESSgQyQLXc/s1600/cozycorner.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Sarah's bookcase became home to books, treasures and soft little animals. </div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh24HOs57dEBcXzFQZShGGxWbYj5YicYi7OZxeQPmnQSm9psGC7vtdYXPwh7ChtzjNrGBeL6Aetk2pDXqD4LjxuYYXBg0RxcCh-uNPltCIPdaM2KXhhQQNBbO_FzvnDbEEUldew25UBD6E/s1600-h/bookcase+sara.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354524807939090994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh24HOs57dEBcXzFQZShGGxWbYj5YicYi7OZxeQPmnQSm9psGC7vtdYXPwh7ChtzjNrGBeL6Aetk2pDXqD4LjxuYYXBg0RxcCh-uNPltCIPdaM2KXhhQQNBbO_FzvnDbEEUldew25UBD6E/s1600/bookcase+sara.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>And over the bookcase, two adorable bunny prints in soft hues fill the empty space on the wall. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEq0SBj6zBUJw8vUl80nHefy_3IJyGwZzEFPko-6-tV7wCBXQ8mn1UYZKEVGqfYn_8nuxttYTJzSYENt444IgJslXWnJUbtjiqLjrhhUuZm1d8UWEK8lpECe0FrCVTEz06QYVg9nRBCag/s1600-h/file_253630.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="425" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354524803836260194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEq0SBj6zBUJw8vUl80nHefy_3IJyGwZzEFPko-6-tV7wCBXQ8mn1UYZKEVGqfYn_8nuxttYTJzSYENt444IgJslXWnJUbtjiqLjrhhUuZm1d8UWEK8lpECe0FrCVTEz06QYVg9nRBCag/s640/file_253630.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" width="640" /></a></div>The finished room is a backdrop for make believe and sweet dreams. Every child deserves a place where they can imagine! Childhood is sooo short! <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhELrWzfUebjT8AKdCxC4GVetIAzlw25m1dS9E3N2OTmeNiUPIgAXVA8zSNrZFH3LocWo-VgWWTZRPKT4KltIxlirpbpJSHUM5QeyKRuWD-42CSrSRw-nxsD8Hj7NrI6kRW7zOVsEdGCWs/s1600-h/file_253627.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="425" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354524796384954290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhELrWzfUebjT8AKdCxC4GVetIAzlw25m1dS9E3N2OTmeNiUPIgAXVA8zSNrZFH3LocWo-VgWWTZRPKT4KltIxlirpbpJSHUM5QeyKRuWD-42CSrSRw-nxsD8Hj7NrI6kRW7zOVsEdGCWs/s640/file_253627.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" width="640" /></a> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>A big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave a comment on these postings. It really makes my day and keeps me going! As usual, I would love to hear your comments on this posting, as well! </div></div>

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