A *Little* CHALKBOARD LOVE

It's no secret that I love chalkboards in the dining room

or the kitchen...

or the hallway... lol.

Old shabby frames with gilding and chipping

turned into a chalkboard

and set on the sideboard with

a menu or party message

*love*

This was last years Christmas chalkboard and here it is on a

bench with a favorite quote

Yep.

I love me some chalkboard.

Soo...

I was thinking about a bigger one.

One that was large and in charge.

Though I have looked and looked

I didn't find a frame that was the right size to make the

size chalkboard I was thinking of.

I wanted something as a backdrop for my dining table.

To write the wine list on for wine tasting parties...

or a verse from a favorite song

or maybe a message or quote.

This chalkboard was my inspiration...

(google images)

So...

since I didn't find a vintage frame the right size~

I decided to make my own.

I have grooved knotty pine walls in my old 1940 house

I love them but they do not make for a smooth surface for marking off

and painting a chalkboard on.

But using a 4x8 sheet of 1/4" smooth plywood, some thick trim

and a little chalkboard paint...

Voila!

This huge chalkboard creates such a beautiful backdrop for the dining table

Loving the versatility of writing on it~

Twas the night before Christmas was a fun verse to write-

though it took nearly a whole piece of chalk to finish it.

I love it simple and plain with not much writing on it too

and I can't wait to do the wine list.

My ruffled burlap tablecloth brings a bit of the rustic

I am loving it paired with my frenchy dining chairs

( the numbers are from my Lowes Harvest table post)

I love the mix of rustic and elegant.

I am starting to add a little Christmas to the dining area

with a few pine boughs and berry garland

and wee cypress tree seedlings on the table.

I'll share it's holiday look when it's decked out in full

This post is from last year~ 
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