Fall Cafe Shelves
Yay! September is here! And with September comes Pumpkin Spice Lattes… cool, crisp mornings…and re-styling my cafe shelves. I cannot believe it’s been almost a year since my husband made these for me (read all about that here). These shelves have been so fun to change out with each season, and here’s this Fall’s version:
I continued with my book page theme which I creatively & strategically planned out just happened to do because it was cheap.
With one 49 ¢ book from Goodwill, I made 3 wreaths, a garland, and a tree. And I still have like half a book left! Don’t worry, I’m done for now.
So, with the book page theme in mind, I covered some books with smooth black card stock and wrote out this verse with a white crayon to give the appearance of a chalkboard. (Yes, you can actually use chalk, but one little touch will smear your words.)
And just because I’m crazy about owls right now…
This birdcage was born ivory, but ever since I spotted a picture of some turquoise birdcages several months ago, it’s been begging me to spray paint it “Lagoon” by Rustoleum. {Love!}
A framed swatch of one of my favorite fabrics displays our family number…
Project #3 from the thrift store book:
The decided place for the Fall Word Tree…
A basket labeled “Apples”, in case someone’s never heard of these red things…
And my version of a book page wreath {thrift store book project #4}, which I’ll give you more details on later. And I had to keep my old window up for another season, just because I love it. If you missed the story on that back in the Spring, click here.
That’s it! Hope this gives you some inspiration for your own Fall decorating!
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September 2, 2011 @ 12:30 am
SOOOO cute! i love the leaf garland!
September 2, 2011 @ 12:37 am
Love, love, love it all. Did I already say I luv it:)
September 2, 2011 @ 12:41 am
Ohh, I'm loving that birdcage!
September 2, 2011 @ 2:49 am
The framed family number….is great. Love the entire vignette! Thank you for sharing. Bobbie
September 2, 2011 @ 11:50 am
The books are awesome! Love the verse and that you covered them to match!!! Everything looks great 🙂 I'm feeling so inspired by it.
September 2, 2011 @ 2:24 pm
I love it all! Especially your writing and sense of humor…that's the coziest thing of all!
Keep smiling,
Barbara
September 2, 2011 @ 3:12 pm
cute shelves–simple with just enough! Love the chalkboard paint on the books & the book page wreath. I have a few 6' around my home too! If you have time I would love it if you would share this at my linky party this week.
September 2, 2011 @ 7:55 pm
Very cute vignette and love the wreath!
September 2, 2011 @ 10:11 pm
Julie- What a cute post. It seems like you have been a busy girl. I really love the books stacked that way with the verse on them. Cute indeed! xo Diana
September 2, 2011 @ 11:43 pm
So cute. I love everything! I also have an ivory birdcage and you've inspired me to paint it. Thanks for the ideas.
September 2, 2011 @ 11:45 pm
I have been avoiding accepting that fall is here but with these ideas I can't help but be excited! Love the fall tree and book page wreath! Thank you for sharing
Kelly@The East Barn
September 3, 2011 @ 12:21 am
I love fall! This is all super cute!
September 3, 2011 @ 1:00 am
I love this AND want this! The details you added are right on! Love the leaf banner. Gorgeous, all of it!
I'd love for you to link this up @ Show & Share–
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September 3, 2011 @ 1:29 am
What beautiful inspiration! I will have to check on your tutorials to make the paper wreaths. I have some shelves similar, and I can't wait to start decorating this weekend!
September 3, 2011 @ 2:20 am
Absolutely beautiful!! I love all the things that you have made from one book! Amazing! The leaf garland banner is darling. We have a link party every Saturday (Strut Your Stuff Saturday) and we would love to have you come link this up!
Camille @
SixSistersStuff.blogspot.com
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September 3, 2011 @ 2:58 am
soooo cute all of it. I sure hope you link this up to COM MONDAY starting Sunday evening. Winks-jen-COM
September 3, 2011 @ 3:31 am
I really really think this arrangement is beautiful!
September 3, 2011 @ 9:14 am
Hi Julie
Yes……but here it is summer 🙂
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September 3, 2011 @ 12:09 pm
Looks just lovely, you've certainly got an eye for putting things together – great job!
September 3, 2011 @ 5:07 pm
This is a great arrangement! I just pinned this in my autumn/fall pinboard! Love the chalkboard books with that verse!
I would love it if you come link this up at
Scrappy Saturdays @ candacecreations.blogspot.com
September 3, 2011 @ 5:54 pm
Love it! Its so simple and perfect. The basket of apples is my favorite 🙂
September 4, 2011 @ 12:29 pm
Looks just great and I *love* the stacked books with the phrase!
September 4, 2011 @ 1:35 pm
I LOVE it!!! I think I might just have to hit up my own goodwill for some book pages 🙂
September 4, 2011 @ 5:13 pm
Love the covered books! I pinned it for my future reference. It is pure genius I say!
September 4, 2011 @ 5:34 pm
Love your creative eye and resourcefulness. I think you should link this up to Be Colorful's fall decor party tonight. I'd be so flattered.
Pam
September 4, 2011 @ 10:51 pm
OH this is just lovely! The books are such a great idea and the whole thing just looks perfect!
September 6, 2011 @ 2:10 am
So cute –love teh owl and the books!
September 6, 2011 @ 2:31 am
Love it!
September 7, 2011 @ 2:58 am
Love these shelves! I don't have a mantle, but could change out my seasonal decor with shelves instead!!
And I loooove your bookpage leaves. So adorable!
September 7, 2011 @ 4:07 am
My walls are plain and need some help. This is just the inspiration I needed to get creative. Thanks!
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September 7, 2011 @ 8:02 pm
Wow, all sorts of good ideas hiding here. I love the book/saying and the book wreath looks pretty awesome as well. Great job with all of it!
September 8, 2011 @ 10:00 pm
just a note to let you know that you and your lovely shelves are being featured on fridays unfolded this week!
alison
September 9, 2011 @ 6:41 pm
LOOKS Georgeous! LOVE THE BOOKS…
September 10, 2011 @ 1:19 am
I love how you decorated your shelves. That book wreath is awesome in front of that window. Thanks for the inspiration!
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September 16, 2011 @ 4:16 am
Everything looks so wonderful! I always have apples at our foyer at Christmas time as they are sign of hospitality and are a nice parting gift for friends and family.
Lovely post!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
September 16, 2011 @ 3:13 pm
I love this and love that you have a book theme throughout. 🙂 Here from The Inspired Room
September 17, 2011 @ 4:31 am
I love this! I found you through pinterest– those books with chalk- brilliant! I am on it… Thanks for inspiring!
~ Meredith From A Mother Seeking A Mother Seeking…
My City Backyard Garden
September 17, 2011 @ 3:11 pm
I want to try your stacking book idea… its adorable! thanks for the great inspiration!
September 19, 2011 @ 12:08 am
Love this look. I to am in love with book pages. I really like the leaf garland and have been meaning to make it.
September 20, 2011 @ 2:27 am
Love this! Featuring you over on the blog tonight!
September 27, 2011 @ 5:44 am
This is so adorable and inspiring!! I already feel in a rut with my fall decor, so this was perfect! I have a stark white birdcage that I can't find anything to do with and I love how you painted yours, so now I've got ideas! I actually found you looking for instruction on burlap banners…and I'm glad I did! Thanks 🙂
September 27, 2011 @ 11:15 am
I just built some cafe shelves last weekend and love them! Yours look great, and I love the verse on the books!
September 27, 2011 @ 12:57 pm
Saw your books on Pinterest…Glad I found your blog, because the photo wasn't linked properly!
I love this! So glad I got to see more of your beautiful decor. I'll be back!
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September 27, 2011 @ 2:14 pm
Julie, your shelves look fabulous. There are so many interesting things to look at but my favorite is your #6 with that great zebra background. Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my blog…it's a little intimidating starting out and figuring out how this all works! Have a happy Tuesday.
October 16, 2011 @ 9:35 am
I love the owl, the books and the color of the birdcage! It all came together very nicely.
Sharon