How to Decorate a Bookcase - holiday style

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I like to nip & tuck…Nip a bit of greenery & tuck in a little Christmas that is.It doesn't take a whole lot of time, effort or stuff to transform your home for the holidays.Bookcase Design Holiday Style http://mysoulfulhome.comOnce you have a great foundation, you can nip & tuck in the holidays.Bookcase Design Holiday Style http://mysoulfulhome.comRemember my How to Decorate a Bookcase post?Bookcase Design Holiday Style http://mysoulfulhome.comThe one wherein (left over lawyer word) I likened decorating a bookcase to building a legal case.Dudes, the seminal post on the foundations of a great bookcase design!Bookcase Design Holiday Style http://mysoulfulhome.comIn case memory fails, here is the foundation of a gorgeous bookcase design:

  • a central theme
  • color & texture threaded throughout
  • something unexpected
  • a grounding spot for the eye to rest
  • and, a bit of drama

Once you have the basic foundation of your bookcase you can swap out elements seasonally or on a whim.For a holiday bookcase design, just add a bit of vintage.Bookcase Design Holiday Style http://mysoulfulhome.comA snip or two of green.Bookcase Design Holiday Style http://mysoulfulhome.comMaybe a few words.Bookcase Design Holiday Style http://mysoulfulhome.comAn iconic (awesome word, right?) Christmas item.Bookcase Design Holiday Style http://mysoulfulhome.com…even if you think he is a bit creepy, but your kids like him.And, you've got it!A bookcase that subtly says Christmas without changing the foundation.Bookcase Design Holiday Style http://mysoulfulhome.comIt took 10 minutes to add in the holiday spirit.Build a solid foundation & you can change it up whenever the spirit  or season moves you.Bookcase Design Holiday Style http://mysoulfulhome.comGo ahead nip & tuck!** Kelly ** 

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