HAPPY EASTER

i hope you all have a blessed easter! He is risen!!

RECLAIMED VINTAGE

image: hus hem via it followed me home

image: hus hem via it followed me home

beautiful vintage details mixed with black and white. love the texture that the vintage items bring, whether it be rust or timber or chipped paint.

WELCOME TO OUR HOME

so this was one of my holiday projects over christmas and new year. as you walk into our house, there is a cupboard right in front of you which is now covered in chalkboard paint! the previous owners had painted in the hinges so it was painted in situ. painters tape became my friend in this project and very much saved the architrave from looking like a mess! please ignore the yellow walls - these are soon to be changed to antique white and some cole and son wallpaper!

a couple of tips if completing this at home:

- sand off gloss paint before painting - this will mean that the paint will stick to the surface.
- put some plastic down on the floor and cover it with newspaper - the newspaper will absorb the paint and prevent it from running but the plastic underneath will save you if you have a big spill
- put painters tape inside the line of the door in case the paint brush bristles slip between the door and the architrave
- a larger number of thinner layers is better than a smaller number of thicker layers - i did try to lay on the paint pretty thick but it just ends up with drips so its not worth it
- do three layers of chalkboard paint instead of two - it didn't look like the coverage was complete or even until there were three coats
- when writing on the chalkboard, map it out lightly first and then draw it in, and have a damp piece of paper towel with you to refine any mistakes.

COLOURS I LOVE

images: 79 ideas

pink and orange are amongst my favourite colours and typically i go for really strong, rich versions of these colours. i do quite like that the colours in these images are not overwhelming but are still a feature. i particularly love the second image, with the lining boards, timber shelf, orange lamp, the blossoms and the rug on the back of the chair. the balance in the neutral tones used in the other cushions prevents the colour becoming overwhelming.

the prettiness in the first image is something also that i am drawn to, with the french style armchair, chandelier, cushion details, rug and the ceiling.

MAP & HOOKS

image: pottery barn

i love the map and hooks together for an entryway idea! the map wall decal is available from pottery barn, and an array of hooks will be available at your local hardware store.