One of my favourite things in my home are my bookshelves. They're huge and hold so many things that make me happy! What doesn't make me happy is the clutter. I really have to learn that in order to bring in a new book, one has to go. I recently managed to fill up two cases of books to donate.
BOOKSHELVES BEFORE:
BOOKSHELVES AFTER
It was a big job, but well worth it!
The Oakville Literacy Council holds a big used book sale at Hopedale Mall in the spring; in addition, there is going to be a book collection at the kids' school run by the Middle School Council from April 8-18. This has provided me with motivation to get to and purge the rest of the bookshelves in the house! There is a large Ikea Expedit shelving unit in each bedroom, each needing a purge and tidy-up.
Then again, another option is this idea I came across a little while back: a little outdoor book garden. Another time and place and this would been fun!
How do you manage your books?
