finally creating my dream home library | organizing books + room makeover

after spending the last 10 months saying i'd organize my books, it's finally happening!! 🤎 plus, my interior designer is bringing in the new furniture so our home library is finally getting its makeover! i'm taking every book off the shelves, doing a huge book unhaul, organizing my entire book collection and styling the bookshelves with my interior designer before revealing the finished room. this has quickly become one of my favorite places in our house, and i can't wait to finally share it with you! 🌊 subscribe for more cozy lifestyle vlogs, bookish content, and everyday life in southern california 🏡 watch the entire house series - includes moving houses, professional organizers, antique shopping and more: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/P... 📖bookshelves 2026 reading list: https://amzlink.to/az0Jjp8nOcc9d The rest of my books: https://amzlink.to/az0YSUbnDWyQU ✨home (furniture, decor & more) links Reading chair with hidden ottoman: https://amzlink.to/az0kiFuInAlzr Gingham couch (SIMILAR - mine was made by Ali’s team): https://go.shopmy.us/p-63426006 Writer’s desk: https://go.shopmy.us/p-72351899 Ripple jute rug: https://go.shopmy.us/p-63426321 Everything else (old & new!): https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/57... 🏡 interior design team: https://aef-interiors.com/ ✨clothes I wore EVERYTHING linked here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/65... 🎨book crafts Miniature books: https://www.maxieelise.com/how-to-mak... Book bedazzling: https://www.maxieelise.com/diy-book-b... More crafts!! On my website: https://www.maxieelise.com/category/l... ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ And if you’re new, hi!! I’m Maxie. I live in Orange County, CA with my husband, our dogs (Freddie + Gigi!), and our cat (Coco) 🤍 I love filming weekly vlogs, travel diaries, and bookish videos. Thanks for being here! ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ Find Me On: 🌊Goodreads:   / maxieelise   🌟Amazon Storefront: https://amzlink.to/az0Lqsqp93vt3 🌊LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/maxie... 🌟Blog: https://www.maxieelise.com/ 🌊Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@maxieelise 🌟TikTok:   / maxieelise   🌊Instagram:   / maxieelise   🌟Snapchat:   / @maxieelise   🌊Business inquiries: [email protected] Equipment I Used: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo: https://amzlink.to/az0TvNPFAKBsd Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II: https://amzlink.to/az0tojJAVsguY Sony Shotgun Microphone: https://amzlink.to/az0Du6yfw3mVr Sony Wide-Angle Lens: https://amzlink.to/az0vZ04QVIPUu More filming equipment: https://amzlink.to/az0HGfrfBGTZR 00:00 intro & plan 01:33 the before 02:51 antiques & shelf decor 04:11 starting the project 05:31 taking the books off 12:07 organizing my books 14:02 adding books back 16:48 sorting genres 20:17 categorizing shelves 24:50 updates & organizing 28:14 sorting within categories 33:04 asmr stocking shelves 33:37 more antiques 35:53 styling my bookshelves 38:24 books unhaul 39:03 detailed bookshelf tour 40:26 library room reveal FTC Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored but some links in the description may be affiliate links! #homelibrary, #librarymakeover, #bookshelfstyling, #booktube