Last week I shared the first “Shelf Style” post – my take on the ubiquitous Ikea cube shelves, which you’ll find in 90% of Australian homes*.
This week, I’m beyond thrilled and delighted to welcome Australia’s own queen of style blogging, Nikki from Styling You to tell us about her “Shelf Style” …
What room are your shelves in?
My home office and “lady room“. (As Nikki shared on her blog at the time: “a lady room is a room where you get to store all your lovelies all in one place. The fact that my lovelies are all tied in with my job means having them in the same room as my office space actually makes sense … kind of like a mini version of the fashion and beauty ‘cupboards’ youβd find at a magazine.”)
How long have you had them?
About 12 months (after shifting to Brisbane).
What do you store in the drawers/cupboards?
Books, decorative items, beauty and hair products.
What is your favourite decorator item on your shelves and why?
My collector item Barbie dolls – I was never allowed them as a kid so happily display mine now!
How often do you change the “look” of your shelves?
Not so frequently – mostly just a tidy up every month or so and if I have something new I want to add, I do a little re-jig.
Thank you so much Nikki for sharing your “Shelf Style” with all the Middle Aged Mamas playing along at home – you are truly a style inspiration whether in fashion or homewares!
It’s Your Turn!
If you have a set of Ikea shelves (or another brand) in your home – why not join in the fun? I’d love to feature yours in an upcoming blog post! All you have to do is snap some pics and answer the same five questions as Nikki has above, and send to [email protected].
What do you love most about Nikki’s style?
*Yes, I made that stat up.
Fran says
Janet, I’m enjoying your peek into shelves. They are just so handy. I moved my office recently so removed all the trinkets so I would have shelves for my blogging and family history research. Now I have a collection of junk never sorted from the move. Hope this gives me inspiration to sort it all out this weekend. I might even chalk paint them a different colour. Keep it coming. Fran
Janet Camilleri says
Ooo I’d love to see a pic if you give them a coat of chalk paint! Let me know how it goes π
jo says
We’ve just shifted to Perth so as soon as we have somewhere new to live I’m going to get some of those cubes/shelves quick smart. Love the idea. And gosh I’m impressed with how neat Nikki’s shelves are .. but then she is so stylish in everything she touches.
Nikki @ Styling You says
They’re not always so tidy Jo but thanks!
Janet Camilleri says
And then you can take pics and send them to me so I can feature you on the blog π
Ingrid says
I love Nikki’s Missoni dressed Barbie! What else would a fashion blogger , stylist & author have on her shelf?!
Nikki @ Styling You says
Love my Barbies Ingrid!
Janet Camilleri says
I loved Barbie as a kid but although I sometimes look longingly at the collectible versions, I haven’t got any (yet) … my daughter hated Barbie much to my disappointment, she preferred stuffed toys!
Nikki @ Styling You says
Thanks so much for having me here Janet! x
Janet Camilleri says
I love how you always have time for other bloggers, and are such an encouragement π
Pinky Poinker says
I love Barbies. My daughter hated them. She hated all dolls. I felt deprived. Maybe I should buy some for myself too.
Bec @ The Plumbette says
I love Nikki’s lady room. I think every woman should have one! This is such a great post idea Janet! X
Jo @ You had us at hello says
Love this series Janet! Nikki’s lady room is sooo gorgeous! This is just the inspiration I need to clean up my office and send you pics as I have 2 shelves on top of each other – it’s quite tall. But it fits perfectly π will get organised and send em through!
Lydia C. Lee says
My head is exploding at the neatness of it all!!