Friday, October 3, 2008

Finally, the Bookcase - Revealed

Well, here it is, the "final" product. I know you're thinking, final ... in quotations?, but I am always changing things, and rarely am I ever happy with something it's first time around. Therefore, it's final for now, or "final".

Remember the beginning:


"How could you let it get like that, Artie?"




"Note to self : Buy Swiffer!"


"Channelling the inner Bob Villa"



"So Pretty in White."



"Even Prettier in Clay!"



"And the books go back, this time - in color order."


And the "final" look.

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  1. JustineOctober 3, 2008 at 11:45 PM

    Oh wow, the bookcase looks AMAZING! What color is it now? It doesn't look clay at all anymore. Well, whatever it is, it's perfect! Do you have the tv to put in that space?
    I'm really amazed that you took that piece of crap fiber board thing and made it look like THIS. Wanna come live with me for a while?

    Justine :o )

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  2. Four Paws and CoOctober 4, 2008 at 12:37 AM

    Artie,

    You are just too cute for words! Love the clever captions. :0}

    This is an amazing transformation! Can you please share how you created the paint treatment? I saw clay then voila! PURE MAGIC!

    Diane

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  3. BridgetOctober 4, 2008 at 1:08 AM

    It's like "the little bookcase that could!"

    I love how it turned out!!!! What a transformation.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 1:16 AM

    Big difference on how it used to be. You did an amazing job, Artie. Now you can relax and enjoy its beauty. Congrats!...Christine

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  6. imjacobsmomOctober 4, 2008 at 1:20 AM

    Atie, that turned out beautifully! You'll have to share your multistep process with us. You won't have to do much tweaking at all. I like how your books are arranged. ~ Robyn

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  7. KatOctober 4, 2008 at 2:06 AM

    You did it Artie! Never in a million years would I know that this bookcase had humble beginnings if you hadnt shared the secret with us. Im glad you left the inside clay. I like the contrast...and you only get wee peeks at it anyway. Its beautiful!

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  8. KatOctober 4, 2008 at 2:06 AM

    You did it Artie! Never in a million years would I know that this bookcase had humble beginnings if you hadnt shared the secret with us. Im glad you left the inside clay. I like the contrast...and you only get wee peeks at it anyway. Its beautiful!

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  9. KatOctober 4, 2008 at 2:07 AM

    You did it Artie! Never in a million years would I know that this bookcase had humble beginnings if you hadnt shared the secret with us. Im glad you left the inside clay. I like the contrast...and you only get wee peeks at it anyway. Its beautiful!

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  10. CherylOctober 4, 2008 at 4:14 AM

    Wow, great transformation. OK, I have these same bookcases, lol. So now I want to do this..... :)
    Thanks for sharing,
    Cheryl

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  11. NazOctober 4, 2008 at 8:22 AM

    How you ever thought this up is beyond me. The bookcases look really good.

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  12. squawmamaOctober 4, 2008 at 11:02 AM

    Wow are you incredible or what? You did a great job transforming that from the ugly duckling to a swan... I love the idea of putting the books back in color order... Neat Look.. And the new finish it is beautiful... What color is that?


    Hugs,
    Donna

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  13. BuffieOctober 4, 2008 at 11:20 AM

    OH-MY-GOD! That is friggin' amazing, seriously!! I'm totally impressed! Color coded books too, wow! Looks fabulous Artie!
    Buffie : )

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  14. DianneOctober 4, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    AMAZING!!!!!!! The bookcase is amazing! You are amazing. I love it. I have been waiting to see what you would do and you went beyond my expectations! Bravo!!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 1:24 PM

    Great job!!!!!! I wish our books were all in one place, rather than scattered all around the house.
    Something I avoid showing, in our family room, is a sprial staircase, it's so ugly.:( I've been trying to talk my husband into replacing it with a regular staircase, where I've had plans on enclosing part of it with bookcases. I don't know if that will ever happen. :( Thanks for sharing.

    'D'

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  16. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    You did a fantastic job, but what happened to the clay? When I first saw the clay, I thought it might be too bright, but when I saw it in the room, I thought "that's gorgeous", then in the last picture it doesn't look clay anymore. Was that on purpose or is it the light in the room?

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  17. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 2:21 PM

    This is awesome....great job!!!
    Pat H aka 9405018

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  18. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    WOWIE ZOWIE! I am SO impressed!!! I loved the captions, too. hee! You've totally inspired me to do my own project and turn my three sad bookshelves into a gorgeous built-in looking set of fabulousness!
    You are amazing!
    -Isa

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  19. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    WOWIE ZOWIE! I am SO impressed!!! I loved the captions, too. hee! You've totally inspired me to do my own project and turn my three sad bookshelves into a gorgeous built-in looking set of fabulousness!
    You are amazing!
    -Isa

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  20. AnonymousOctober 5, 2008 at 10:29 AM

    Artie.you have out done your own self.This is awesome.You have indeed made a silk purse out of a sows ear.I am so impressed....Ann

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  21. cotedetexasOctober 5, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    How much do you charge? I need to hire you!!!

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  22. AnonymousOctober 5, 2008 at 7:38 PM

    These turned out great!!! Can't wait for my guy to show up for the walls..little does he know I'm going to have him add some crown molding while he's here...lol
    hugs ~lynne~

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  23. Things That InspireOctober 6, 2008 at 8:19 PM

    This is SO inspirational. I love how the bookcase turned out, and the arrangement by color is the icing on the cake.

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  24. AnonymousOctober 7, 2008 at 12:21 AM

    I've been out of town, and was so glad to come over and see the completed book cases. What a transformation! Love the colors you picked. Such lowly shelves have become elegant bookcases. Excellent job Artie. And thanks for showing the step-by-step process. Kind of makes me think I could do it. Laurie (bargainhunr)

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  25. JanetOctober 7, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    WOW!!

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  26. AnonymousOctober 7, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    WOW... Fabulous!!!
    Christy

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  27. AnonymousOctober 7, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    WOW... Fabulous!!!
    Christy

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  28. Raxx - A day in the lifeOctober 7, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    Outstanding!

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  29. Sweet DesignsOctober 8, 2008 at 8:07 PM

    Wonderful transformation! It likes very much more expensive than alot of things I have seen in furniture showrooms, and I see you are a book nut like I am!

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  30. nannykimOctober 20, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    Ok so I found this on my own, Ha!! Nice job!!

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