together in texas

Saturday, July 23, 2011

chalk + board = chalkboard love

who doesn't want a big chalk board to write a special messages, the menu of the evening, a bible verse, a favorite quote, a list of favorite things, a friendly reminder to your other half, for the kids to scribble on, a list of things to do (but who wants to see that). the possibilities are endless!!
 i however did not want to pay the price of one when i knew i could make one myself. i have been on the hunt for the perfect soon to be chalk board. i had only 2 requirements in mind while on my hunt, for one, it needed to be HUGE and the frame had to be decorative. with a little bit a patience and a barn sale i found the ONE.


i took out the picture from the wooden frame
painted the wooden frame white
flipped over the picture and painted it with chalk board paint
i did about 4 coats of paint
put the picture back in the frame
that was easy!!


a collage of just randomness...
i heart pioneer women and cherries...
i drink and paint..
Nathan and i like to make quiches together..it is our Sunday meal...
so we came up with the phrase "i quiched you" or "i quiched the cook"...
living out in the middle of know where really makes you closer...
i planted sunflowers and thought they looked so funny when they first sprouted...
they are now almost taller than me...

now you can see the the final product all back together...i have tortured you enough with my nonsense!!

we would LOVE to have you HERE...we will even make you a special quiche even if it is not Sunday!! 
i just need a 24 hour notice cause my pie crust needs to sit overnight..just saying.

nothing beats a found water pail..
that really means i was junking in someones abandoned barn/shed and gave it a new home where it would be appreciated. 
 i believe that was an act of kindness.

my son added his art work to my heart...
at least he colored within the lines...

the flower that has no name...
i really should read the label next time i get some at the store.

 this is where we dine and EAT!!
like my table and chairs..it was a gift from parents for being born (a birthday gift back in march) they have exceptional taste!!

i have narrowed down the color i will paint over that hideous brown and tan..and i am still hunting for the perfect chandelier. 
until then..

We Would LOVE To Have You HERE!!

3 comments:

  1. Crystal, your dining room is such the quintessential antique chic space. Absolute perfection. Love seeing how your home is coming together. How fun it would've been to go antique shopping with you while I was in tx. And i though az had great places! Your boys are so sweet, can't believe how big lil max is getting! Time for another? :) Take care! Kay

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  2. Bah! I'm now kicking myself in the pants for paying WAY too much for a chalkboard for my kitchen! Great tutorial. I lovelovelove your blog :)

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  3. THANK YOU HOUSE OF MILK!!

    KAY- thank you so much! you will have to tell me about the spots you hit in texas!! i haven't "discovered all that lubbock has to offer" yet!! as far as another..yes...but really enjoying just having 2!! you know how it is:)

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