Friday, May 29, 2009

chalking it up....




it always amazes me what a $12 can of chalkboard paint can turn a space or piece of furniture into....i'm off to spruce up taylor's $5 chalkboard table and then it's time to turn her loose w/ a piece of chalk and let the creativity begin...
while i have the paint brush out, i wonder what else needs a little chalkboard paint.....
*images courtesy of sarah kaye, domino, source unknown, sarah kaye
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21 comments:

  1. Collins @ Life. Mostly Sweet.May 29, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    have fun! when i move in july my new room already has a wall painted with chalkboard paint - where the desk will go. i am super excited! by the way, do you have any favorite blue paint colors? my new room will kind of be like a loft so i want to paint where my bed will go a little darker and then a lighter shade for the den area. any ideas?

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  2. ChristinaMay 29, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    i so want to try a project with chalkboard paint...soon hopefully.

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  3. ChristinaMay 29, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    oh and i'm really enjoying your blog by the way...
    care to exchange links?

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  4. rustic rooster interiorsMay 29, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    I'm adding a huge new chalkboard into a clients little girls room. Can't wait for you to see it. Pretty cute!
    XOXO,
    Alexandra

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  5. SimplyGroveMay 29, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    These are great!!!

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  6. MimiMay 29, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Babies are soooo much fun, aren't they? I love decorating for my kids. All those creative juices just keep on flowing...Have fun chalkboard painting!

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  7. Magic BrushMay 29, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    This is on my list of projects to do! Love it!

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  8.  VivMay 29, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    I want to try this too. Would you happen to know if you can you paint over chalkboard paint with normal paint afterwards?

    Viv

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  9. UnknownMay 30, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    Oh, I love the old school house look.
    I am sure it will be hugely used! It is such fun to draw and doodle...
    Happy weekend!
    V.

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  10. this oneMay 30, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    cute! i need to just buck up and do one of these!!

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  11. Porchlight InteriorsMay 31, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    such gorgeous images

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  12. Salon de SucreMay 31, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    I love this! I posted about something similar long ago.. and its something i'm still looking forward to use in my home!

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  13. Dumbwit TellherMay 31, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    For the last 20 yrs. I have loved CB paint. Brings personality to a space. I recently painted my kitchen pantry door. Gave some pop to an ordinary room. Right now we have the Norwegian alphabet on it! Terrific images (:

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  14. deeMay 31, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I painted my office in chalkboard paint... I'll admit, I don't use the chalkboard aspect of it all too often, but I think it'll be useful when I have little ones that need entertaining!

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  15. Sabine, La Marquise des angesMay 31, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    I love chalk boards ... i really nice. ery nice post and VERY nice blog.

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  16. Rebecca June | Sea Island DriveMay 31, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Another beautiful post!

    I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy reading your blog everyday and that is why I have nominated you for a Splash Award! Check out my post tomorrow for what you need to do next!

    xoxo

    Rebecca June

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  17. Julie Richard - Shelter June 1, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    I love this post!! I am going to paint a chalk board wall in my kitchen!! I love your blog!!

    Best,
    Julie

    Congrats on the Splash award!

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  18. megan @ a life's designJune 1, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    I love the look, but I don't like chalk. :)

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  19. Tiina of livingConceptJune 2, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    that is such a great idea!

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  20. LeenJune 3, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    I love chalkboard paint. I am hoping to use it in a message center area of my new mudroom.

    Love your blog! I laughed out loud at "while i have the paint brush out, i wonder what else needs a little chalkboard paint.." I am the same way! :)

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  21. Daly EssentialsJune 4, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    I just think chalkboard paint is like the greatest invention!!! soo much fun!

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