We have a hall/loft area that is our library, with floor to ceiling bookcases. We've just had it painted ...I remember when we were first married, I went to a big book sale, so I could get some books to decorate our house! What was I thinking?! We now have books coming out our ears! ........)
I was the same way when I got my first place! I wanted a book collection and dreamed of a library the size of Belle's in Beauty and the Beast. Really what I think I wanted was the calm of being able to sit there and having the time to read on a rainy day, all snuggled up in front of the fire. Now we too have books coming out our ears! I'm with ya -- what was I thinking?!!
I have to paint DD's bookcase also. Trying to get my oomph up to do it. (Painting the bathroom today.)
Have been decluttering like crazy here getting ready for an event. Much has gotten done. Moved my cookbooks and separated my faves to a new spot. Leaving the "non-faves but often used". Tossed 8. Separating them is helping me be ruthless. Latching on to a neighborhood garage sale through a friend -- a rare opportunity so we plan to unload about 3 pickup loads of stuff we really no longer need. (Reading up a lot on Minimalism to give me strength).
The guest room is still in process. This is currently the land of lost home decor. Items I never hung up or framed. Have spent this week measuring and framing (as frugally as possible as this event is costing a fortune) and it is slowly coming together.
Christmas is going to be awesome this year with so much clutter gone!