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Fall Bookshelf Displays

October 14, 2009 By Rhoda 38 Comments

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Iadore everything about this picture in the October issue of Better Homes and Gardens, and studied all the little details when I flipped open to this page.

Lots of great ideas here, from the glass pieces holding some treasured collectibles, to the leaning platter on the back of the shelf, as well as the darker urns which break up the tones.  Those white pumpkins in the dark urn are especially adorable.  I see some white creamware/ironstone (check out the fern frond glued on the platter)  and lots of pretty Fall colors and natural elements interspersed with all the neutral whites and blacks too, which makes for a just about perfect bookshelf display in my opinion and would be easy to duplicate.

white pumpkinSpeaking of urns, I did manage to hit a few yardsales and came up with this beauty recently.  It’s not real wood, but has a beautiful shape and color, so for $2, it joined my collection and I switched out the painted brass urn that my white pumpkin was sitting in earlier for this nicer one and it is even better and the pumpkin sits up higher.

Decorating Tip:  Urns like this are so multi-faceted and I always snatch them up, because they can be used in so many ways.

On the subject of yardsales, I’m going to be having my own at the end of the month and I’m shooting for October 24th which is next weekend, if I can get my act together in time.  Any of you girls in the area, if you’d like to come to my sale, just email me for directions and I’d love for you to stop by!

There’s a fun giveaway coming up tomorrow, so come on back!

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  1. Pamela says

    October 14, 2009 at 9:44 am

    Wish I did live near by! I so would be out there bright and early to your yardsale!

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  2. Mom on the Run says

    October 14, 2009 at 9:45 am

    I think BHG is my favorite magazine….I always find something to love in every issue.

    The Marietta Pilgrimage has a new website and the 2009 tour homes are up if you’re interested in coming back and visiting your old stomping grounds.

    http://www.mariettapilgrimage.com

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  3. northern cottage says

    October 14, 2009 at 10:05 am

    LOVE these urns too – you can DO anything with them!! And what you’ve done – lovely! Hey – I blogged about your little stove mishap on my blog – hopefully we’ll get some help for ya! http://northerncottage.blogspot.com/2009/10/bestest-soup-ever-accordingly-to-my.html
    Warm autumn greets!
    No. Cottage

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  4. Donna says

    October 14, 2009 at 10:07 am

    I saw the bookshelves in the magazine too and thought they were so pretty! Love the urn. You find the best things,
    I will see you tomorrow to pick up my ticket.

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  5. camila says

    October 14, 2009 at 10:23 am

    I loved that issue of BHG! It had so many great ideas for the fall season!

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  6. Yvonne says

    October 14, 2009 at 11:47 am

    Lucky girl… that is the “Elegant Barley Twist Pedestal” from Southern Living at Home parties… sells for $29.95. I want to go to the yard sales you find! Love your blog!

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  7. Anita says

    October 14, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    Bookcases are really displayed well. Very pretty.

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  8. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    October 14, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    Hi, Rhoda! 🙂 I see a bunch of your readers saw you found the [email protected] barley twist pedastal. Great buy! I’ve been finding more and more [email protected] stuff at yard sales and Salvation Army…don’t know why people are getting rid of such great stuff. 🙂

    I love the way you’ve decorated yours. 🙂

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  9. Tamera says

    October 14, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    I have that same one! It is the barley twist pedestal from Southern Living! So cute with the pumpkin atop!
    Good luck on your yard sale:(
    [email protected]

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  10. Tamera says

    October 14, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    Duh, you already saw that….Guess I should read other post first;)

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  11. B'ham nancy says

    October 14, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    I’m interested.

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  12. Adrienne says

    October 14, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    very pretty urn. it looks like barley twist which is one of my favorites. i’d love to be a customer at your yard sale… too far though. good luck getting it all together 🙂

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  13. Susie Harris says

    October 14, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Girls! This is a sale you dont want to miss. I saw what’s in her closet and if I could have, I would have loaded up on everything! Good luck Rhoda on your sale. It’s always good to make room for a little more..hehe~

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  14. [email protected] Picture is Worth says

    October 14, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    Rhoda,
    You got a great bargain on the pedestal…it looks exactly like the Southern Living one that costs LOTS more!

    I did a post last Tuesday with a thrift store pumpking on mine. My daughter has the cloche that goes with hers!

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  15. Paula says

    October 14, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    I wish I could come to your yardsale! 🙂

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  16. Maria says

    October 14, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    Beautiful bookshelf display! It does take talent to put this together. YOur blog is just beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

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