tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post6651993167065256854..comments2024-03-27T14:02:33.609-04:00Comments on StoneGable: BOOKSHELVES IN THE FAMILY ROOMYvonne @ StoneGablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-52328533757244952502013-08-07T13:04:36.403-04:002013-08-07T13:04:36.403-04:00Yvonne - I know I am a little late in chiming in, ...Yvonne - I know I am a little late in chiming in, but I, too, love your bookcases. I had a dark niche that I didn't like, so I had an electrician install a small round (I think they call it an "eyeball") light. It brightened up my niche instantly and I even had him install a dimmer so I have the option of bright or soft light. Maybe that would be an option for you. It sure would be less expensive than knocking out walls and adding windows, lol!<br /><br />Blessings to you, and thank you for the many hours of pleasure I receive from reading your beautiful blog....Joihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093845240155763314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-10236279298544143692013-07-07T20:30:19.506-04:002013-07-07T20:30:19.506-04:00You have done a fabulous job styling your bookcase...You have done a fabulous job styling your bookcases...I love how you mix all the textures and styles...and must say I love those bocce balls!..and just loving the blue in the room Yvonne!...Shirley@Housepitality Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945881622303698087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-77720492556807429622013-07-07T10:38:06.513-04:002013-07-07T10:38:06.513-04:00I love the blue and white. Your room is very sooth...I love the blue and white. Your room is very soothing and quite beautiful. Thanks for sharing your decor and a peek at your family's busy lives :) Blessings to you, PattiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897728865673891051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-17008525410168324692013-07-07T10:04:48.757-04:002013-07-07T10:04:48.757-04:00I adore the bookshelves and the baskets are just g...I adore the bookshelves and the baskets are just great and do add lovely texture! You really used that Bocce set and it brings such charm to the shelves.<br /><br />CynthiaCynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110661139781107705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-34614466124150619122013-07-07T09:45:25.798-04:002013-07-07T09:45:25.798-04:00I know what you mean about styling book cases. I l...I know what you mean about styling book cases. I like to "style" mine, and Hubby just wants his books where he can grab them...no pretty things to move. Yours have a great look...just the right amount of color and texture and pretty things. Love your baskets and pops of blue. Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819457826608198258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-23339166460098815172013-07-07T09:08:31.792-04:002013-07-07T09:08:31.792-04:00The bookshelf looks great, Yvonne. I think that p...The bookshelf looks great, Yvonne. I think that placing books in baskets is a great idea. I did that for some of the books on my living room bookcases and loved the look. And the pops of blue look great with your neutrals.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055804703196090415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-63164437128497540812013-07-07T07:58:02.422-04:002013-07-07T07:58:02.422-04:00I love the touches of blue in that very soft and n...I love the touches of blue in that very soft and neutral room.Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-66381256201123251722013-07-07T07:31:19.581-04:002013-07-07T07:31:19.581-04:00Your bookshelves look great! I think it was a sup...Your bookshelves look great! I think it was a super idea to put some of the books in baskets. I always struggle decorating bookshelves, so I'm always looking for inspiration. Thanks!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919946471260198201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-84415109598960883682013-07-07T06:53:43.082-04:002013-07-07T06:53:43.082-04:00Looks like such a cozy spot to read. Blue is defin...Looks like such a cozy spot to read. Blue is definitely my favorite accent color. Hugs, LauraSImple and Serene Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08390085017238133076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-83717976331533067492013-07-07T06:50:33.206-04:002013-07-07T06:50:33.206-04:00Baskets hide a multitude of sins and I love the te...Baskets hide a multitude of sins and I love the texture you introduced on your shelves and the pop of blue color Yvonne! I'm afraid I am a bookaholic, too many for the shelves and no room for much else on the bookcase :)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398643098588491009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-44130346390826759272013-07-07T06:21:50.724-04:002013-07-07T06:21:50.724-04:00Your family room and bookcases look fantastic Yvon...Your family room and bookcases look fantastic Yvonne. Love the color you've brought into the room. Hope you had a nice 4th.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-44461509866633831272013-07-07T04:28:18.097-04:002013-07-07T04:28:18.097-04:00love this room...may not be big or fancy but it IS...love this room...may not be big or fancy but it IS well decorated! at least this darling corner is. really like all the blue and the texture of the baskets. i have no display shelves/bookcases and they are sorely missed. the books controled in baskets is a great tip. thanks. SuziAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-50190112167658586132013-07-07T00:46:29.595-04:002013-07-07T00:46:29.595-04:00I have window on one side of my fireplace and a do...I have window on one side of my fireplace and a door on the other and wish I had your bookshelves! I love how you have added the baskets and the bocce balls are just perfect! Have you thought of painting just the back wall of the shelves...an easy way to add color and you can repaint when you want another color. That may not sound good to you since you like neutrals. I like neutrals also, but love a little color here and there! I am crazy about your round table! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859073955391220569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-8312356204200354682013-07-06T22:06:40.716-04:002013-07-06T22:06:40.716-04:00Yvonne your bookshelves look fabulous...I love the...Yvonne your bookshelves look fabulous...I love the look of the whole area!!ℳartina @ Northern Nestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492503626430263274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-9529461185516625302013-07-06T21:33:43.031-04:002013-07-06T21:33:43.031-04:00I love this little corner of your house. The bocce...I love this little corner of your house. The bocce balls are wonderful. I think I'd be hanging out in there too. I'd probably be the one on the couch! :)<br />KarenShabby Brocante, Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883353869007660698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-60303142706578964752013-07-06T20:36:50.940-04:002013-07-06T20:36:50.940-04:00Pops of color with neutrals is my favorite look! ...Pops of color with neutrals is my favorite look! Very nice, Yvonne. Ricki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-81886875414242120192013-07-06T18:07:16.693-04:002013-07-06T18:07:16.693-04:00Your book shelf styling is right on. I have a hard...Your book shelf styling is right on. I have a hard time with mine, too. Love the bocce balls.Kim @ Savvy Southern Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493624262438266840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-69253832546079040792013-07-06T17:43:38.239-04:002013-07-06T17:43:38.239-04:00Yvonne,
The baskets give great texture to your nar...Yvonne,<br />The baskets give great texture to your narrow shelves <br />while keeping your books at bay!!!<br />I adore the touches of blue in your netural color palette!<br />Bright and cool. .. perfect combination for Summertime!!!<br />Fondly,<br />PatPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777939835671223780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-4801961910327447432013-07-06T16:05:58.707-04:002013-07-06T16:05:58.707-04:00Hi Yvonne! I love your pretty bookshelves and you ...Hi Yvonne! I love your pretty bookshelves and you have arranged them just perfectly. I have a tendency to poke stuff all over mine.<br />Hope you had a great 4th.<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;0Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-9714203998196051642013-07-06T15:21:38.731-04:002013-07-06T15:21:38.731-04:00Beautiful...I am with you on cluttered bookshelves...Beautiful...I am with you on cluttered bookshelves. Love the basket idea and I love it with the blue accents:)SHERRY HARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169500278856819493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-70698395030228165982013-07-06T14:27:20.882-04:002013-07-06T14:27:20.882-04:00Does bobby know of your future plans? Insert fores...Does bobby know of your future plans? Insert forest gump moment " run bobby run"!!Laura @ duke manor farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201228619411520365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-35212048745965567642013-07-06T14:03:35.314-04:002013-07-06T14:03:35.314-04:00That is a lovely little corner of your family room...That is a lovely little corner of your family room, Yvonne. I love the blues with neutrals (totally my style too.) We have a basket of croquet balls in our family room.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533933625825629350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-91994933529672912622013-07-06T13:22:14.147-04:002013-07-06T13:22:14.147-04:00One more thought.....I think it would be cool to m...One more thought.....I think it would be cool to make one shelf in your bookcases into windows, maybe something in cut glass/to mimic an antique window.....it would let in the light, add unique interest but still give you your bookshelves...maybe the 2nd shelf down from the ceiling? Just an idea.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478193869440072454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-83838147434721763472013-07-06T13:19:09.803-04:002013-07-06T13:19:09.803-04:00I've been following your blog since you had co...I've been following your blog since you had color and then went neutral. And then the first time I saw a hint of blue added.....I thought "ah ha!....color will be coming back"! It actually encourages me as I've always admired the all neutral pallet I see so much, but when I REALLY think about it....I LOVE color too much so I'll just stay with color! And now....COLOR is back big time in decor! PS: We are Bocce ball fans too! It's the best game!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478193869440072454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-70008954207271140052013-07-06T13:04:01.456-04:002013-07-06T13:04:01.456-04:00Such a gorgeous room, Yvonne ... I can see why eve...Such a gorgeous room, Yvonne ... I can see why everyone congregates in here! I love how you styled your bookcases! Lots of beautiful pops of color ... especially love the blue (and, what a great set of bocce balls!)!Becca Bertottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899789162981576179noreply@blogger.com