Chalkboard Messaging Center

I went to TJ Maxx recently and found a great deal on a picture that had hooks on it. Did not love the picture or the color but for the price ($7.99) I couldn't pass it up. I knew exactly what I could turn this diamond in the rough into~ A Chalkboard Messaging Center! So, I pulled out my can of beloved chalkboard paint and got to work. Here is the before picture:

{nice but not what I wanted}

I spray painted the frame a cream color and used several coats of the chalkboard paint on the inside picture. I added a small piece of molding to the shelf so that my chalk would not roll off. I am so pleased with how it turned out. Here is an after picture:




I placed my new Chalkboard Messaging Center right by the garage door. I hang my keys and sunglasses on it. Now I never loose my keys ;-) Love, love, love it!!!

Burlap Wreath

I am in love with burlap. You might even say that I have a small addiction to the stuff. When I came across this idea for a burlap wreath, I knew it would be perfect for my front door. I just love the way Debbie used the black and white check & toile ribbon. It just seemed to pop! So off I went to hobby lobby to find some of that great ribbon. I used two yards of the burlap that I cut into strips. I added the strips of burlap to an old wire coat hanger that I had in the back of the closet. After weaving all the burlap onto the hanger, I did notice a problem with the burlap slipping to the bottom of my 'wreath form'. So, I pulled out my hot glue gun and glued the burlap into place on different areas of the hanger. Loved it!!!! But it's summer now and I wanted a little more pop of color. I am loving green these days. I pulled out my scrapbook paper and covered my 'C' with it. I tore the edges to give it interest. Then I remembered this lovely little green butterfly that I found at Pier1 several years ago. I pinned them to the bottom corner and ~voila~ beautiful!

My first post

I am so excited to be posting my very first post. I love the idea of being able to share ideas and thoughts with others. This blog will be a documentation of my path of finding inspiration in entertaining and living. Please join my as I begin this exciting journey of discovering and learning. It's going to be fun ;-)