A decorating trend and social media phenomenon, 'the shelfie' originally emerged in response to the clutter-clearing movement. What started as a label for beautiful bookshelves is now applied to artfully stylish arrangements of collectables, flowers, photos, crafting ephemera, perfume bottles - and of course books. And shelfies don't just appear on shelves, but also on desks, worktops and fireplaces.
Martha Roberts is an award-winning journalist who writes for YOU magazine, the Daily Mail, the Guardian, Glamour and Sunday Express. She has been a columnist at Psychologies magazine for four years where she has written about evidence-based ways of achieving happiness. Her blog thecolourfile.com was shortlist for the Amara Interior Blog Awards 2017 in the Best Colour Inspiration Category (sponsored by Farrow & Ball). She takes on private commissions for bespoke shelf art.