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The chalkboard trend seems like it's here to stay. Oprah enlisted New York-based artist Dana Tamahachi to create a piece of chalkboard art for her February cover this year. The Sesame Workshop just got an awesome display of chalk Sesame Street Muppets at its headquarters. And Etsy literally has thousands of chalkboard decals, labels, artworks, and more that are just a few clicks away from being Read more
I first became a fan of Ikea's Ung Drill Frame when I was searching for a photo prop for my wedding last August. Ornate, affordable, and very lightweight, I decided to paint the frame a pale peach and convert it into a chalkboard sign for guests to write messages on and hold in the photo booth. Since then, I swapped the peach for a charcoal gray and hung it in my kitchen. I noticed that other Read more
The chalkboard craze is out of control and we just can't get enough of it! For those who are still a little hesitant about jumping all over this trend because of concerns regarding chalk dust, have no fear — chalk markers and dustless chalk are here to make it all good, clean fun. So what are you waiting for? Check out these 10 chalkboard paint projects and get ready to chalk it up! Read more
Splash some color on the writing wall! Chalkboard walls have been a trend in tots' rooms for a few years, but lots of moms long for a better option than the standard blackboard. Hudson Paint's 100 percent acrylic chalkboard paints are available in a rainbow of 24 vibrant colors, adding some life and drawing space to the walls. Each quart of the low-odor paint ($25 each) is designed to cover 90 Read more
Whether you paint a wall or use a framed chalkboard, there's no denying that a home chalkboard can come in handy. Granted, they're rather ubiquitous lately, but that definitely doesn't diminish their sleek, dark look, nor their usefulness. Source Do You Have a Chalkboard in Your Home? Yes! I love it. No chalkboard for me! Read more
It's time to erase your fear of the screeching chalk on the chalkboard. They have made their way into hip decor stores recently and with good reason: they offer a place for parents to make lists and get organized and let kids play teacher and student with their friends. I'm a big fan of decorative chalkboard wall decals like this beautiful RoCoco chalkboard sticker ($36). It comes in a special Read more
If your child rides their board for miles, don't pass up this skateboard chalkboard ($11) that comes with decals for tagging. Made of molded plywood, the sporty piece of wall decor doubles as a cool place to leave messages that may actually be read. If you've got a child that likes to roll wild, take advantage of this goodie's drastic discount. It's about one fourth of the original price Read more
It's back-to-school season, and even if you haven't been a student in ages, now is the ideal time to get out the chalk. From chalkboard paint to write-on vases, chalk-worthy surfaces are showing up on all sorts of home accents for both kids' rooms and adult decor. Not only do I love the retro schoolhouse vibe of these products, but they are also a practical way to write yourself reminders, Read more
What's black and white and read all over? A chalkboard! The classroom fixture has graduated out of the schoolhouse and into the home to become a staple in lil ones' rooms over the past few years. Before adding one to your own playroom, take a look at these fun ways to bring the erasable writing surface into your tot's life. Read more
We recently caught up with design expert Kelly Edwards, who has been featured on HGTV's Design on a Dime and Style Network's Tacky House for her scrappy style and ability to transform ordinary rooms into incredible spaces, even on a budget. Kelly's decorating and design expertise apply to any room in the house, but we were eager to hear her ideas specifically for lil ones, and she didn't Read more
