Wednesday, January 19, 2011

My Bookcase is Completed!

Further to my previous construction post, the bookcase went from this ...
To Primed and Painted.   The back was added.
The paint on the back is some grey and navy that I had on hand mixed together. 
To the door being added!!!


A little bit rustic with the old window frame, but a little bit polished with the nicely painted body.

It's too heavy for me to carry up two flights of stairs ... but I couldn't wait to share the finished bookcase.

Once I get it in the guest room and filled I'll show you how it looks. 

My first piece of furniture from scratch ... I'm happy!

20 comments:

  1. Wow, that looks fantastic! And hurricane-proof to boot.

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  2. Hi Sharon,
    I love your bookshelf, you did a great job on it and you were so creative..I really love the blue gray you painted inside and the door is so cool..Two thumbs up from me...
    Have a sweet day and hugs, Elizbeth

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  3. You should be happy. You did a fantastic job.

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  4. Love it!!! I have an old storm window that I want to make a book case out of. Maybe I'll get to that now that I've how good they really do look.

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  5. I just love this! I found a cabinet recently I wanted to this to, thanks for the confidence! I would be delighted if you shared this at my VIP Party @ http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/01/vip-party-1.html

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  6. Thanks so much for linking up! Hope to see you again next week =)

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  7. Wow! Good for you! I've never built a dang thing! How lovely. Oh, and I love the distressing. Just perfect!

    Would love for you to drop by and link up to Passion for Paint this weekend.

    http://MuralMaker1.blogspot.com

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  8. love your new piece. Great idea to steal, thanks!

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  9. What a great way to use an old window and good for you for making it yourself. It looks amazing.

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  10. I'm highlighting this project for my VIP party tomorrow =)

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  11. Hi visiting from VIP, I love this, so cute and yet so practical! Good job!

    Carol

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  12. This is great! I am on a hunt to find a bookshelf.

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  13. Love this project! Especially love the idea of working with old, vintage windows. Could you tell me the overall height and width? Found you thru VIP and look forward to checking back often :)

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  14. Awesome! I love your cabinet to pieces!!! Nice to see another Canadian blog dedicated to decorating on a dime.

    I'm your newest follower - found you on Funky Junk.

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