So, I realized after I was going through all my photos for this post,
that I’m missing some π So sad.
And I didn’t get any photos of us having Easter at our house.
Oh well, I guess there is always next year right?
Anyways, we have a fairly large row of forsythia bushes in front of our house,
so after gathering all my yellow tulips and daffodils, I headed out front
to fill in the gaps with a bunch of their branches.
I’m not the biggest fan of forsythia, but it’s amazing how much the clusters of these everywhere
really made the house feel like spring π
I also added them in little touches to the mantle as well.
You can see the how I made the cute little wreath hanging in the middle
in my previousΒ post, and you can also see one of the little
bird house’s I painted these photos.
I grabbed 2 of these little wooden bird houses for $1 each on one of my trips to JoAnne’s.
So cute, right!
So I painted them each first with a coat of SW – Mindful Grey, which I already had on hand.
It was my left over sample when I was deciding which grey to use to paint the
dining room. It’s the same grey I used to paint the tone on tone stripes in the
dining room, which you can readΒ here.
Then I gave them each a white wash coat. Making sure not to cover
them completely and still let some of the grey peak through.
Now, in an earlier post, I had shared with you, my debate on painting this door with chalkboard paint.
Thanks to those who responded, and everyone was in agreement, to take a walk on the wild side.
It was just the motivation I needed, and I love how it came out!
Before:
After:
So cool, and it was a huge hit at Easter π
The only problem is the more stuff I paint with chalkboard paint,
the more I want to find MORE stuff to paint with it π
What do you think?
Have a great Day!
~Blessings,
BDD
I linked up to :
Emily Morgenstern says
I love it! I recently did an entire door in my laundry room with chalkboard paint and I love having the space to write notes on! π
Awesome space! I’ll be featuring this tomorrow!
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
Thank you so much for the feature! Love it! ~Bre π
Linda @ it all started with paint says
Looks so lovely and springy! Those whitewashed birdhouses are darling. But the big “bang” is with that chalkboard door!
I too have a bit of a chalkboard paint problem …
π
Linda
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
Thanks Linda! I couldn’t agree with you more π ~Bre
Jenny says
Ok, I totally want to do that with my pantry door now. Your house is beautiful! Thanks for linking up to Lovely Things Thursday
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
ohh thank you so much!!! I’m already debating on doing a whole wall or portion with chalkboard paint! Go for it with the pantry door, if you don’t love it, you can always paint it back π It was fun linking up! ~Bre
Ann says
LOVE that door– and your room, its lovely.
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
Ohhh thank you so much π ~Bre
Leslie says
That fireplace is gorgeous…and I love how untraditional the mantle is! As for the door…I wish I was that brave!
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
Thanks! The mantle is somewhat of a stumbling block for me sometimes… but it’s always fun to change it up! Be brave! One thing I have found to be more true, is when I take a chance, and really go for it in decorating… I LOVE the outcome and kick myself for not trying it sooner π SO go for it! π ~Bre
dee dee says
Just love the chalkboard door! Adds the perfect touch to your already great room! Way to live on the wild side!
dee dee
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
Thanks Dee Dee!! I LOVE it π so glad how it turned out! thanks for your push in that direction! π ~Bre
Mrs. Jorgensen says
LOVE the chalkboard door – what a great idea! I painted a smaller wall in our kitchen with chalkboard paint last summer, along with a bunch of terra cotta pots. I may have to experiment with more this summer π
Jorgensen Better Together
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
OHH Thanks so much! I really love how it turned out as well π I’m tempting a wall? but not quiet sure where or which one I would do! π Thanks again for such a sweet comment! ~Bre