Saturday, January 26, 2013

Pinterest Project #4



Go Big or Go Home!

I am in the process of painting an accent wall in our Gameroom/Homeschool room.  The great news is that it is a bright, big, airy room with a big window that breaks up the wall.  If it wasn't this accent wall would be way too dark and goth!  I am using RUST-OLEUM Chalk Board paint in black.  I was going to mix up a homemade version of chalk board paint, because I needed alot for such a large wall, and it was expensive.  When I went to Home Depot to buy the materials needed for my concoction, the price had been reduced to $9.98 for 30 oz. so I just bought two cans.  I am still on can #1, it has a very thin consistency,( a little goes a long way.)  I used a brush at first, but I am going to switch to a roller. I will post the finish project soon and give you the scoop on the coverage.  I am going to apply a few coats for good measure.  My kids have started to draw and write with chalk on it and it looks really cool!  

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Pinterest Project #3

Pinterest Project #3

We have a very dated seventies ranch house, that is way overdue for an update.  My sweet, sweet husband agreed to take on this project, (after I begged and begged.)  You can get the step by step directions here: 

http://www.thenatos.com/2012/01/entry-way-re-do-yes.html


Ours will be a little different, but not by much.  I am going to try and hide the hooks.  They are  not to be used by us, but for our guests when they come over, (which is never - but I am hoping to change this one day! )   

We are still working on it - so stay tuned for the reveal.   

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We live where they put the "country" in country club in a 70's ranch -- the appliances and I share the same birthday!

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