Funky Junk Interior’s Colour Challenge

Ok Donna… you asked for colour… here it goes!

About a year ago I had this old but cheapo piece of furniture which was either doomed for the garage or the trash.

But I needed some extra storage for linens and maybe a dog leash or two…

Now… at the time I was really into color…

I actually was painting some very colorful folk art paintings and selling them online.

A definite color phase in my life.

So… I decided to do a funky, colorful and eclectic piece.

I stripped it, repainted it and put it in the dining room.

It has since been moved around since I painted my dining room bone white.

Aww… but look at the red candle… I’m still working in this room and I believe you will see a splash of color on the walls here soon!

Ok… back to the furniture piece…

I’ve had some friends tell me it looks like a piece from Pier One.  Wow!

Here it is filling in an empty corner space.

I like it here because it adds a splash of color to this ignored, dark corner and catches your attention/eye back there.

Oh… and look to your right… my old farm table bench with another splash of color…

I have alot of red/maroon color accented in my home.

Now..I gotta say…

I have fallen in LOVE with all white themes since I’ve been blogging.  And I also LOVE the color of old grayish/brownish, natural tones against a white palette (like you see in Donna’s house)…

And I’m slowly incorporating those styles into my home…

but for now I have a ton of color “splashes” in my decor and it still brings me joy… so I keep it around!

Thanks Donna for the Colour Challenge… hope this fits into that theme! Congratulations on 3000 followers!

Some Chalkboard Lo-Down…

Do you use a chalkboard as part of your decor?

I do..

I bought mine at Hobby Lobby last Christmas.

It was plain Jane so I decided to dress it up a little with some wood appliqués.

And then I chose a bible scripture that I love and wrote it with  little “fancy” letters on my board.

It hangs here… in the kitchen next to my faux stone wall.

So… are you wondering how I got such a smudge free look?

I’ll tell ya…

Don’t use chalk.

Use liquid chalk markers… like these!

I love them!

They are kinda like paint markers that you shake and let the paint soak the tip.

Alot of businesses use the chalk markers to get a more professional sign look to their boards.

They come in all different colors.

We have a chalkboard on the fridge for messages and memos…

and

I think it’s fun to draw cute little pictures with them… especially if I’m leaving a message for the hubby!

I bought mine at Hobby Lobby or you can find them on line.

And like I said… they come in all different colors.

I’d like to score some of the earth tone ones… :)

They are easy to clean off/erase with a damp cloth (or you can by specific liquid chalk cleaner) and they don’t leave all that chalk dust floating around.

Great stuff!

 What about you…

Do you use the liquid markers or chalk on your chalkboard?

Thanks For Stopping By!

 

 

One of My Favorite Blogs…

 

Just wanted to share with you one of my favorite blogs.

Sugar Pie Farmhouse

 I’ve been reading her blog for a couple or more  years now.

It’s the kind of blog that makes you feel right at home and has nothing but sugary pie goodness!

Ruth Ann lives in the Ozark mountains of Missouri.

She shares seasonal decorating tips, yummy recipes and wholesome housewife advice.

Her home is absolutely beautiful.

She also has an amazing kitchen and pantry!

So if you haven’t  visited Aunt Ruthie’s Sugar Pie Farmhouse…

GO… GO Now! 

She just posted her Autumn Home Tour!

Oh… grab a cup of coffee and read her older posts, too… it’s a great way to start your morning!

Sugar Pie Farmhouse