I had a mission!

Off to Merrickville!

I did. We needed a new bookcase. We are both bookworms. Hubby's book favourites are often not available at the library. He is a history buff. I'm doing a lot of book reviews these days, and loathe passing the books on, as I have many that are reference materials. We have the space in the basement, and we've been hunting near and far. The new ones range from $800 to $2000! Solid wood, as we have a lot of heavy books, they look beautiful.

I bid on one at our REAL store, a silent auction at the Recycle store, but I lost! It was a large piece, with folding doors, but truly an entertainment unit built of barnboard.
Then there are MY books that remain to sell. I only have 288 left to go!

Thing is, the larger picture books hubby favours require a certain amount of shelf space!

In the spirit of reduce, reuse, upcycle, I was convinced used is the way to go.

Along the way we spotted some interesting pieces for sale.

these I love

looking for a corner shelf ($69 for one a bit steep)

My mom had one!
It's in my garden,
& painted green/blue.

We kept looking, then took a trip to Merrickville. They are having a closing sale at Miller's

Miller's is moving to Port Sydney, very close to were we lived in Bala, Muskoka Lakes region. I love their knack, in Merrickville, for appealing to tourists.

 

Here we go! I bought this shelving unit, delivery Sunday. Miller's is happy to have everything go, including their shelving units. 

Two drawers and big shelves.

Gotta love the homes!
Wee little semi-detached houses.

Stuff not included!