In Praise of Bookcases

I love how a filled bookcase makes a room look... it doesn't have to be filled with books alone; art, flowers, candles, lamps. All are good.

A multitude of cookery books...

I love this idea of hanging pictures on the frame of the bookcase... isn't this a lovely space?

And again... something I think I might try in fact!

{Thursday Home Loves} Bright White

Today is dark and dull. The clouds are low and full of rain, the lights are on and we're cooped up indoors. This has me craving bright, light interiors and sunny colours... Sometimes a white backdrop is the only way!

I love these painted bricks and yellow picture...

I love the light fixture and picture arrangement in this gorgeous bedroom...

Now that's where I would like to sit to write Ellie Loves!

This is an Expedit Bookcase from Ikea used as a drinks cabinet- nice idea!

This painting paired with the rainy day has inspired me to paint again (I used to do it all the time!) I think I'll buy a big canvas and get the creative juices flowing again...

(pics via design sponge & Sacramento St)

Upstairs Downstairs...

Too often the humble stairway can be overlooked when it comes to flooring and just covered with the same carpet that runs over the hall. Why not make them a feature!

Timber and white - clean and classic yet contemporary too...

I love this burlap runner...

Gorgeous pop of orange with white - love the stripe too...

Just pretty paintwork...

Discoball stairs anyone?

Add some words to enhance the journey!

I love this hallway! White and stripes and old piano... lovely.

Numbers?

Sweet painted bannisters...

So simple to do and so interesting...

Don't overlook your stairs - give them some decor love too!

(all pics spotted on pinterest )

{Thursday Home Loves} Wall Decor

I like this idea and it would be pretty easy to create your own version...just get a load of sheet music and arrange in a collage, put in a cool frame and there you go - musical walls!

This shot is from Kate Spade's office. I love the slightly retro feel and the mix of graphics and text...

Isn't this cool... A map wall. I love that little ol' Ireland is there!

What a nice arrangement of plates. So much better than just one or two...throw the whole lot up in a nice shape and you get art!

(pics from country living, mmmcrafts & Pinterest)