Playing

The windows in this room face North which means I never, ever see direct sunlight in this room.This remarkable effect was created by the sunlight reflecting off the window of a car parked in front of the house. It was so cool, I took a photo.

Browsing the 'net I came across Songbird's tips on how to dress a bookcase, as she puts it. I was reminded I wanted to deal with these shelves over the computer desk in the dining room/office.

I also wanted to put up a couple of new NON lights I got at IKEA.


So, I played. I dusted, too, but it really was mostly playing.


I decided to weed out a few books and dvds while I was at it.



I arranged the books at the top by colour.



I took the shells my son had collected for me on the beach in Newfoundland this summer and put them in an old clear glass candle holder.




I fussed and arranged and read over her tips. I rooted around for screws to fasten the lights.

The great thing about a board and bracket system for shelves, of course, is that the shelves are removable.

All in all, it was most satisfying.



The shelves and desk at dusk:


Light truly is a most amazing decorating toy, don't you think?