Looking at the pile of books to go I can see exactly why I was beginning to feeling overwhelmed by them. I have a small amount of space for new ones now, but it is a small amount of space, so basically all of the 300+ that will go were hanging around in increasingly precarious piles on top of things. It's really no surprise I couldn't find anything.
In truth I'm a bit frustrated that this hasn't created more space, it has created a lot of dust - or at least redistributed dust that had been minding it's own business and was conveniently out of sight up until now. My original aim of at least 500 books going will now only be achievable if the pruning gets really aggressive - I could easily have dumped the lot by midnight last night when I finally got the last book off the floor - but I probably need to step back before I over do it.
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This shelf still needs some work.
But these below are pretty much sorted.
And I'm happiest of all with the kitchen ones.
I can't even say, "Deep Breaths... Deep Breaths..." because of the dust. ;-)
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DeleteJealous. I am SO FAR from doing this!
ReplyDeleteI need to do it properly because I won't be doing it again any time soon!
DeleteLovely photos!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Flat gets the morning sun which makes going to work extremely unappealing at this time of year.
DeleteI now have Virago envy. And I agree with Simon, the pictures are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI've been collecting those Virago's for years, they are my pride and joy!
ReplyDeleteYes, lovely photos, shelves and Viragos. Would that I lived next door and could figure out somewhere for all those discarded books to go :)
ReplyDeleteNext door is even smaller!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and especially at the speed you went at this! It took me months last year to do two walls. I'm
ReplyDeletePS I'm full of admiration at your resolution, a bit envious too
ReplyDeleteIf I hadn't made such a mess in the process I would have taken a lot longer over sorting the books out. Doing this with a friend so we also put a time limit on it which helps.
DeleteI'm so impressed with what you've done. You've inspired me to take on my own stacks of books to get them sorted. I love your photos, especially the one of your kitchen bookshelves with all your lovely knick knacks. Cornishware is a favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteLove cornishware, and would love more of it but finding affordable bits I will use is not easy. Good luck with the books.
DeleteVery impressive! I do like the colour of the wall in the second from last picture.
ReplyDeleteI like it now. When I got the paint I was expecting a dark grey so brown was a surprise!
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