Hi everyone! Last summer I picked up a vintage bulletin board/chalkboard combo that seemed pretty handy, but it screamed 1970’s. Yeah, it needed a makeover–bad. I tend to go pretty conservative with most paint projects because items are easier to sell when they’re in neutral, antique whites, taupes, and grays. This project seemed to call for antique white chalk paint with some distressing and clear, rather than dark wax. You’ll have to let me know what you think.
Whoever’s home it ends up in, I think it will be very handy, and it will work with farmhouse or shabby chic home decor beautifully.
See what I mean about the terrible 70’s finish? Medium [bleh] brown with darkened edges/corners. You may enjoy reading about another piece or two with similar finishes: Pedestal Stand Frame and Jewelry Box makeovers.
But it’s nothing a little homemade antique white chalk paint couldn’t handle.
Followed by some distressing.
And one coat of clear wax.
And some buffing.
Some antique and vintage trinkets help create the final look. I always like to have a supply of smaller items like these for completing various displays around the house. In my workroom I have a shelf set aside for storing decorations like these.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I enjoyed sharing my makeover with you. I know if you’d like to give it a try, you’ll have no problem finding a similar item at a garage sale or thrift store. Send me a photo via facebook of your final result–I’d LOVE to see it!
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This is so cute, Diana. It always amazes me what some white paint can do. This is something I would love to have in my home!
Very nice make-over Diana … That should be welcome in any home. Of course, your staging is very attractive.
Gotta love white paint!!! Looks awesome Diana. Have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Kris
Really cute and I can see it being so useful also! Great job!
The paint transformed it! Pretty and functional!
Very unique! People do need an area where what you need on hand is kept.
Is there anything you can’t do? Amazing!!
Wonderful makeover and handy command center.
Thank you for sharing your command center at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!
Nicely done! I believe I used to have a chalkboard just like that way way back. You have a good eye for transformations!
Nice job on this. I have been looking for something similar with a low profile–to put on the one bit of wall space I have in the kitchen. I will have to keep looking, as you have reaffirmed I should keep searching. Grins, nice post, Sandi
Love the new look! What’s with the black accent color? What were they thinking? Much better now. Xo kathleen Our Hopedul Home
Love it!!! And I’m a little envious. 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up to Talk of the Town!
Great little makeover — definitely will be a focal point where ever it lands!
This turned out really amazing, Diana! You’re being featured next week at Talk of the Town – thanks for linking up!
Turned out super cute Diana!!
Tania
What a great transformation Diana. Love how it turned out! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann