Home Decor: Floating Shelves and Curved Bookshelves Edition
Call it COVID or call it 33, but home decor has become a focal point for me the last several months. I know I’ve mentioned this a few times before, but home decor is an insecurity for me. I’ve always admired from afar, but haven’t cared much to get involved. Whether the lack of interest in involvement was due to truly not caring or a reflection of my own insecurities, we’ll never know. But what’s sure is that now I can’t get enough of it. I still doubt my choices and my “eye” for interiors every time I get something new, and my mom and sister essentially find all my pieces for me, but we’ve come a long way.
All that said, I’m so in love with these new shelving additions I’ve added to my abode that I felt compelled to dedicate a blog post to them. I’m proud to say that the floating shelves in my bedroom were entirely my idea; the phrase “floating shelves” came to me out of thin air. I had never thought about it before—I tend to get very comfortable in my surroundings and don’t see the need to update, upgrade, or improve. However, my lovely boyfriend (who’s a creative and in the business of design) pointed out that my current bedroom wall situation made little to no sense.
Very sad, I know. My sister, who is also a creative and also in the business of design, put this wall together. At the time, it looked and felt right. She felt it, and I did, too. But a year later, it looks… a mess. I didn’t realize it until my man vocalized it, but it’s been on my mind ever since. I know enough to know that my “vibe” is sophisticated boho; not collegiate boho with door beads, tapestries as wallpaper, and nag champa burning in every room, but rattan and snake plants with pops of leather and gold boho. So, because I’m a simple girl, I literally searched “boho floating shelves” on Amazon and immediately found exactly what I didn’t even know I was looking for.
This is a big moment for me, guys. I rarely come up with house improvements on my own, so the fact that this idea of floating shelves came to me so…naturally…is unheard of. I love these shelves so much. They were only $25 for the 2 and instantly elevated my bedroom wall to a whole new level. The install was wildly easy (my bf did it. I didn’t do it), and what’s awesome is the shelves come with three sets of hanging rings to choose from: black, gold, and silver. That way, you can choose which finish looks best in your room! Obviously, I went with gold. Also, don’t be fooled by the thin strings—the shelves can hold their weight. Maybe not TONS of weight, but enough for a fake succulent, a candle, and a smart device.
THE ART ON MY WALL
Now, the star of the show and this blog post: this curved bookcase from none other than Target. Before you click on it and see that it’s sold out, DON’T GET DISCOURAGED. It was sold out when Ellen found it, too (because full disclosure: Ellen 100% found this bookcase) but she and I both signed up to be notified when and if it was back in stock, and wouldn’t you know Target actually follows through with all that! That’s the only way we got our hands on one. So if you’ve already fallen in love with this bookcase, sign up to be notified because MIRACLES DO HAPPEN.
What can I say about this perfectly curved bookcase that you can’t see? It’s perfect. It’s roomie. It’s unique. It offers so much in just 6 feet and 4 shelves. It’s a bit of a bitch to put together; it’s not difficult or confusing, it’s just time consuming. But worth it, as you can see.
I just love it so, so much. It’s such a happy, lighter, much more “me” upgrade from what I was working with for the last several years. Which actually also is a great Target bookcase, just much more masculine and not the sophisticated boho vibe I’m after. See below.
Thank you for indulging me in this shelf moment. For those of you who’ve been in the audience for years upon years now, you’ve had a front row seat to the evolution of my style, both with fashion and home interiors, and I hope my growth has made you proud!
xox,
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