chalkboard art

During our renovation, I began compiling inspiration pictures from magazines and blogs. I am quite obsessed with design blogs. My current obsession is Pinterest. If you haven't discovered it yet, you need to ask yourself if you are ready to be sucked in. It. Is. Awesome. But back to the topic at hand...one kitchen I loved was designed by Urban Grace Designs. Check out my inspiration at http://blog.urbangrace.com/2010/the-makings-of-a-kitchen/. Not only was this inspiration for art but we also designed our open shelving after this kitchen.

I bought some scrap wood at Home Depot for $1.50. I put two coats of chalkboard paint on it. My first "art" was "His grace is sufficient for me." I love that verse and it is a daily reminder for me as a mom of small kiddos. But I also always loved the original words from my inspiration kitchen. So, last week I erased my first art and wrote "give thanks be joyful." I think this is a great reminder to us all.

Here is a picture of our open shelving so you can see the similarity and also a pic of my chalkboard art.