Honestly, I love Martha Stewart but as I completed my latest project, I realized my home will NEVER be a "Martha Stewart home". You know what I am talking about, beautifully arranged pieces, coordinating color schemes, gorgeous shabby chic furniture, the smell of cinnamon from freshly baked apple pie wafting through the air. I LOVE those homes. I see them whenever I flip through a BHG or MS Living magazine. I have tried, truly I have, to re-create these rooms but I find myself drawn to the whimsical rather than beach-calming themes. To buy the bright rather than the neutral shabby chic accessories. So I may never have a gorgeously arranged decorator perfect home..but it should be interesting.
My latest "addition" that has landed on the wall opposite the children's art wall (see previous post on clothes pin hangers "You Got Sumptin' To Say?) are flowers painted with chalkboard paint. Here was my inspiration: http://www.alphabetgardendesigns.com/store/p/214-Chalk-Flowers-Wall-Decal-.aspx But seriously..$44?! Alright, I get that they are removable but still...$44?! I had chalkboard paint from a previous project (I think it was $6) and used that for the flowers. I made my own pattern with, hold onto your hats, dishes and cups. Ooo..tricky. Then used a projector and Willy Wonka font (and saying) for above the flowers. The words were painted with acrylic paint for $.97 each (another $6). End result:
