Play with Display

After photographing my renovated bookshelf for a before/after post, I realized I could use a little inspiration to now makeover what is displayed in my bookshelf. If there isn't one already, can someone please publish a coffee table book on display ideas, I am happy to donate a title: "Play with Display".

Love the mix of decorative objects, boxes and books:
House to Home
Drawn to the casual effortless style:
Sunset Home
Framed art and books aligned by color, weighted with magazine holders:
Sunset Home
Empty space is part of design, objects have room to breathe:
Sunset Home
Streamlined, simple and balanced not overworked or "themey":
Terramia

Over the next few days I plan to incorporate some of these ideas, revamping my bookshelf. If you are inspired to join me, here are some guidelines:

• Take a before photo
  
• Clean out the entire bookshelf, organizing items into like piles
  
• Decide what stays and what goes
  
• Scour your home for meaningful, beautiful objects to display, don't forget about artwork, pedestals, travel mementos
  
• Something still missing? plan on purchasing a statement item with a self-imposed budget limit (mine will be $10)
  
• Give yourself ample time to play with the display, crank some music and enjoy the process
  
• Take an after photo

I would love to view and or share before/after images from readers, send photos my way via email.