Showing posts with label On the Chalkboard. Show all posts
Showing posts with label On the Chalkboard. Show all posts

8.18.2014

Up on the Chalkboard

So, I've been working pretty hardcore this weekend on the dining room. Grady got the old chalkboard hung right above this old thrift bench (that I don't think you've seen quite yet). And once it was hung, I couldn't bare for it to sit empty...






My chalkboard inspiration came from HERE. Really cool stuff.


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6.30.2014

On the Chalkboard

My first chalkboard post in the new house...
and I'm beside myself. 

This old, aqua door happens to be one of the flea finds from a few months back.
I can barely stand it, I love it so.


I found these mason jar lights at a litle place called Home South a few weeks ago...and I couldn't wait to stick them on...
I'm hoping this set up will make it really pop just as you walk in the door.


I wish I could spend my time doing projects like this every day...but sadly I'm up to organize our attic today.  *sigh*

Have I mentioned how horrific moving can be...?



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6.27.2014

Gram's Shelves

So, when we first started in Gram's room, this was the condition of his shelves...



Since then, I've made some changes...



The chalkboard paint I showed you earlier in the week worked wonders, and it was exactly what I was hoping for...something I can change whenever I please by simply erasing.





























Hahahaha...and there's a lot more where that came from....
On to the next project.



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2.12.2014

Gram's Tricycle Themed 1st Birthday

I do apologize for the delay...with the party and all the pictures to sort through (among other happenings that I'll get to later), it took me longer than I imagined to get this post out to you.

But, you'll be happy to know, Gram's party was a huge success! I couldn't have been more pleased with how it turned out! 
Bare with me, and I'll try to describe what was what... and what was where...

Honestly it's hard not to be all about pictures for a 1st birthday party. A few weeks ago I set Gram up next to the tricycle and snapped as many pictures as I could.  Out of the gazillion photos I took, I came out with about 10-15 super good shots.
This one I printed out and backed on foam board. It hung below a bunch of fabric strips on the front door.




That miniature tricycle you see is actually a Christmas ornament I found on eBay. Turns out it was a perfect cake topper. :)


I made the little cake banner with the same fabric scraps I used for the mantel...simply cut and glue.




I literally made that large-scale "gift tag" on a whim after doing the string lights in the kitchen. I cut out the shape on poster board, glued some scrap paper around the cut-out hole and decorated it with a gold paint pen.






The runner you see on the table is wrapping paper I found at Target...


which was the perfect backdrop for doodling Gram's age next to each picture.









You saw the chalkboard already...


but since then, it turned into a little message station where guests could write a sweet note to Gram... maybe my most favorite spot of the party.



If you were still wondering about the mantel, I wrapped the old $1 wheels in string lights and put up a few more tricycle pics of Gram to finish it off.



And lastly, the string lights in the kitchen...





I was thrilled to partner up with Tiny Prints for this party! Because, wouldn't you know it, they had the most perfect thank you cards to fit Gram's tricycle theme.


Click here to see more thank you cards from Tiny Prints.


It's still hard to imagine my sweet boy is already a year.  No doubt, the older you get, the faster this precious time flies by. I try so hard to suck it in and soak up the seconds, but somehow I can't ever get enough.


Nope. Never enough.





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1.31.2014

The Party Board

Keeping in line with the tricycle theme for Gram's party, a new phrase went up on the chalkboard this week...


You'd think all this party planning would help take my mind off the fact he's almost a year.
But, it certainly hasn't.
If this year went fast, I can't imagine how fast the next 5 or 10 or more will go....(sigh).


Sweet boy.

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1.01.2014

Happy New Year!

I'll go ahead and tell you...
this year is going to be a big one.


There's lots to look forward to...
and lots on the agenda.


And although I may be busy in the beginning,
I feel certain it's going to lead to lots of fun posts ahead...



Happy New Year, everyone...
Happy NEW Year.


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12.25.2013

Holiday House Walk

I hope you guys are enjoying precious time with your family today and taking advantage of this special time. I wish you the merriest!
























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