Upcycled and Styled Bookshelf

When I find a solid piece of furniture at the thrift store for a good price, it is almost always a YES! Such was the case with this short, wood bookshelf that I am guessing came out of a church or school.

Why do I think it came from a school or church? Because as I sanded the cream paint, I discovered institutional green and pink underneath. I sand the paint just enough to create some grip for the paint, and then painted it with an oops can of green paint.

It took a couple coats of paint and a clear coat to upcycle this old shelf into a fresh piece ready for a new home.

I styled the shelf with some recently curated items that will be available at my upcoming pop-up shop.

A vintage plaid tablecloth and a vintage cottage creamer and Pottery Barn teapot are perfect for spring. A unique shaped jar holds a couple nests.

I love the green color that this handmade pottery vase is glazed with. It sits on a vintage, South Pacific, yellow and green bamboo pattern platter.

This bookshelf is a little tall for  seat, but it would work in an entryway as a place to take off shoes, so I added a few pillows to it. Old books, a wood box, and copper pan incorporate texture and warmth to the bookshelf. The upcycled bookshelf and most of the styled decor will be available this weekend at the pop-up shop.