Thursday, March 19, 2009

My "New" Kitchen Wall

I have been really picky about what goes back up on our freshly painted kitchen walls. It has taken me weeks to finally finish decorating this small wall. I made the chalkboard by giving this frame a very light coat of cream paint and a coat of Johnson's Paste Wax. Previously it was gold and held a Louis the Somethingth print. I used the Lowe's house brand, Valspar, chalkboard paint. Two coats went on a thin particle board sheet of wood I had out in the garage.

I was inspired to hang the beat up cream plates backwards by an article I remembered poring over in a Mary Engelbriet's Home Companion magazine years ago. The more crackles, stains and chips the better.

Then two days ago, I figured out how to hold some chalk and the eraser close by. I found this tin strainer thingy at a flea market in Paris last spring.

It held both things perfectly! It is hanging from a vintage piece of a locking mechanism. Hubba hubba - I grin every time I see this wall. -- Beth

7 comments:

Cheryl said...

What a neat idea! Love the chalk holder and love your wall. It turned out great!
Cheryl

WhisperWood Cottage said...

Love the chalk holder!

Amy

P.S. I'm celebrating 100 posts with some giveaways: 3 signed photos and a large chandelier decal from Wilson Graphics. I thought you might be interested!

Stitchy said...

I loved that Mary Englebright's article and it's in my scrap book. Nice to see your take on it!
Oh, I found you through apron thrift girl.

Ki said...

An awesome wall! Love the backward dishes...lovely photo, as well!
Peace,
Ki

Denise said...

The wall looks great! I love the chalk "holder"!

Have a great day, Denise

Anonymous said...

Hanging plates backwards - so loving it!

CouponAlbum said...

It's very different and amazing kitchen wall decoration!! I like all those interesting vintage style stuff!!