DIY Chalkboard

When decorating our new place, we had so much trouble finding a chalkboard that was the right size and price. The one we found at IKEA was too small and the one at Pottery Barn was too big and didn't fit our modern country kitchen decor. A friend of mine suggested we could make it ourselves and it was pretty easy.

We found an old black worn frame at Goodwill and bought some masonite board at Home Depot sized perfectly to fit in the back. Then we painted the masonite board with chalkboard paint and it was ready to go. It turned out to be a $20 chalkboard!

My first big hit!

Very exciting news! Recently, I've taken up the hobby of distressing and painting old and new furniture. I've sold a couple pieces thru CL, but this is my first major hit! I was contacted by the lovely Joan O'Connor, owner of Timeless Treasures and she bought my pink shabby chic book shelf below for her store in Pacific Heights! This is one of my favorite stores in SF and features vintage home furnishings and gifts with whimsy, comfort and style.

Reminds me of home.