I LOVE my public library very much!!!

Yes I will admit, I have a bit of an obsession with the library. Since I was a little one, I have always enjoyed reading. Anything crafty goes without saying, and while back in the day I actually used to READ books, without pictures, nowadays, I stick to the colorful books, full of pics, because my time only permits so much reading you know. Plus I am a very visual learner, and as long as I can see it, I usually can do it. 


We are at the library easily 2-3 times a week, and every time we go, we end up with an additional 20 books or so, on average. 
Today, before going to the library, I thought I'd give you guys a little sneak peak at what our book collection typically looks like. I've been pretty good about returning these books, and only rarely asses a late fee, HOORAY, because late fees suck, BUT, I can't complain. If I'm going to pay a late fee anywhere, I am happy to do it with my beloved library. One of my favorite places on earth, ever. 


THANK YOU to all who make it possible for me and my kids to have such a wonderful time every time we are there. Seriously our librarians are the best, and they totally know us, we are in there enough. I love them.

I'm totally into every book I can get my hands on that has to do with going green. You should totally start reading up on some of these things, you will be amazed at what you learn. 

Of course I always get organizing books, and crafting books.
That book TRASH TO TREASURE is AWESOME, fyi.

With spring approaching, and summer soon, I started reading up on gardening again.
That book STARTER VEGETABLE is awesome.

My kids book collections, lol. Yes they have the sickness too he he. 

For the record, what you see here is more or less 100 books. 
I know pretty much crazy. Last time I had to open an extra library card so I could check out more books, he he. I guess they have a limit of 75 books per card, can you believe it?
Before you totally freak out, I did return 50 of them, and with the 20 or so I have in my bag now, I'm good to go until next time.
Now you guys will know my secrets, when I start rolling out some awesome crafts, you can go back here, and see where I got my inspiration from, ok. 


How about you, do you love the library as much as I do?
What are some of your favorite books to read?


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Blue Balls, and a Kitty Cat ~~ Holiday decor at it's finest ~~

My office needed some TLC, so I quickly cleaned it up, and did what I do best, decorated with what I had on hand. I love my blue room, it's so refreshing, but it doesn't match any other room in the house. I would love to redo my whole home in a different color scheme, but for now, this is the only place I can add any blue, red, yellow, or green decor, and make it fun and bright. 

This room, has these built in bookshelfs, which are awesome for storage, BUT one day I will show you, even there, I need to add shelves, or something, to utilize the space even better. The actual bookshelves, have only a fraction of our book collection. Nothing special, BUT, I still have all my old books, from growing up, and so does my husband. Every single outdated computer programming, coding, boring book there is, we got it. Most he has NEVER read, after buying it. All those are stored mostly up on the very top shelves. So anyway, I have my bookshelf filled with BOOKS, and dvds, and videos, and I tried really hard to make it look at least kind of cute. Not very easy, when you refuse to go buy anything. 

Here is how my room looked BEFORE, and what it looks like AFTER. I finally went to the fabric store, and got some fabric, to redo my sofas, LOL very loud, because this is just something I think I can do, who knows  if I will actually be able to pull it off. Can't wait to show you guys all that, LATER....

Here is my Blue Balls, and Kitty Cat Christmas Decor

BLUE BALLS

KITTY CATS

BEFORE, yikes what a mess. That bottom cabinet is where I keep my Seasonal Decorations, and his room was the place to dump everything in the process. Time for a cleanup.

Closer look at the mess, OK.

What the heck, um yeah.....

Uh hugh,,, yeah.....

One more scary view,,, now behold,,, the NEW room.

This wall hanging, had rods, and lights in it, but I took all that off, so I could place it in here. I just didn't have anything else to fill in this space properly. I love this nook, but I don't have any grand bold pieces, for it. What to do???

Collected my daughters pets, and extended the picture on the wall, down. I love how cute it looks, my daughter was sad, she wanted her pets back, but somehow I bribed her, int leaving them on display, he he.

Bad, cats, playing with the ornaments and present, even puppy got in on the action, awwww.....

A little better, OK, A LOT....

More blue balls, LOVE IT.....

Ooopps, forgot to straighten up those couches, my son refused to let me move his dino collection, so no point in even trying. I love my poinsettia plants, hopefully this year I can keep them alive for much longer. I know you can grow these year after year, I will def try much harder this year.
 

My small Christmas set up, mismatched but somehow working, I love FREE.....

I know it's still cluttered, but hey, remember those before pics, this is WAY better. Besides, where would I keep all this stuff, if not on the bookshelf???

See my red apples everywhere, I love those things. 

So what do you think?

It's better right?

I would love to get any ideas, or suggestions on what to do with the drawer fronts, I like the clean look, of having them all white, BUT, I think I want a little something. 

Also how do you decorate your bookshleves, when you have a BUNCH of not so good looking books, that need a home. Give me some advice PLEASE.....

Oh and one last thing, you saw my couches, would you guys even attemp at trying to redo them??? 

As always ENJOY!

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