Chalkboard Wall Take One

As mentioned in a previous blog post, we began working on the chalkboard wall in our home office.  My stepfather is a natural when it comes to drawing so he was our obvious choice to help us on our chalkboard project.  I've been on the fence on what I really wanted to do.  I've considered a basic wall quote and even a street in Paris.  Since Rob and I could handle a quote, I figured I'd start off with the more difficult drawing of the street.  My stepfather did a great job.  It took him no more then 15 minutes.  We did, however, encounter a small problem.  Since I didn't season {get the board all chalked up} the chalkboard prior to him drawing, when a mistake was made it was obvious. Because I'm a perfectionist, I'm going to have to erase it to prepare the board better.  I'm considering something more simple.  I do love how it turned out though!  So, I figured I'd share it with you before it gets erased.

I plan on working on it this weekend once I've gotten a little rest.

It's been a busy week and I'm beginning to feel like this.

If I could only look so fashionably tired.

Will return once the bags from under my eyes disappear.

*photo courtesy of pinterest

If Walls Could Talk...

If walls could talk...

...what would they want to say?

After very little consideration, Rob and I decided that we needed a

chalkboard wall at the cottage.

The office seemed like the appropriate (perfect) spot!

I apologize for the pictures not being of better quality. 

The room is not finished being painted and we have an assortment on junk lying in the middle of the room.

Not blog worthy, that's for sure.

We've begun to contemplate what we'd like the chalkboard wall to say.

Sure, we could leave it blank for scribbles and notes.

But how could we possibly do that after seeing these images?

{chalkboard umbrella and vintage picture frames}

A chalkboard book is drawn on the side table...genius!

{side of a old building in chalk}

we're really liking this one!

{chalkboard pig illustration}

I've been lusting after this one for some time now.

That can't be drawn on. Can it?

{chalkboard lettering}

{chalkboard cow + fruit + veggies = cow-a-bunga!}

{chalkboard quote}

We'd love to add sconces to the board!  Hides the black cords and all!

And for the less artistic folks out there

 here's another great option...

{mixing of frames and mirrors}

By tomorrow the painting in the office should be complete.

Everything will be moved back into place and we'll get to work on the wall.

Oh, the possibilities.

Maybe it will come to me in my dreams.

goodnight friends.

 *photos courtesy of pinterest, house beautiful, jones design company