AT Europe: Paris - Valérie Boy at Salon Maison et Objet | Apartment Therapy New York. I45-NBK-001_A_PD.jpg (468×315) 43K-NBK-001_A_PD.jpg (468×315) Custom Color Chalkboard Paint - Martha Stewart Organizing Crafts. Thanks to paint that dries into a chalkboard finish, your board can be whatever size you desire and placed wherever you like. Store-bought formulas come in traditional green and black. But you can also follow our recipe to mix your own batch in any shade. Cleverly applied chalkboard paint means new places to track appointments, keep lists, and leave messages. Or simply use the surface to draw or doodle, which will appeal to kids and the kid in everyone. Tip: Start with flat-finish latex paint in any shade. Wall Calendar A home office is the ideal spot for a family planner. Mudroom Mural The bottom half of a mudroom wall is just the right height for pint-size Picassos -- when coated with store-bought green chalkboard paint.
Message Center Write-on paint needn't be applied only to walls. Pantry Reminder Covered with chalkboard paint, a pantry door serves as the perfect place to keep a running shopping list. Let’s Build It: Kara’s Amazing DIY Ottoman. Let’s Build It: Kara’s Amazing DIY Ottoman You guys may remember Kara from Kara Paslay Designs thanks to the amazing house crashing tour that she took us on a while back. And when she sent over some photographs of a stunning ottoman that she DIYed, we begged her to treat us to an exclusive little YHL tutorial. And- oh happy day! - she was game. So without further ado, we’ll hand this post over to Kara so she can take you through the process of making your very own version of the lovely (and surprisingly doable) ottoman that she whipped up. Hello YHL readers! Step 1- Cut a piece of wood (or MDF) to the coffee table size of your choice, unless of course you are using your current coffee table to save some moolah.
Step 2- Cover your top with extra-loft batting, securing it underneath the table top with a staple gun. Step 3- Cover the batting with your chosen fabric. Step 4- Finish out your corners. Then pull the left flap to the right and staple. Step 5- Now it’s time for tufting. 12 Ways To Repurpose A Dresser (Dresser Transformations) How to Paint Furniture Like a Real Pro.