Speaking of Walls No. 9 - Chalkboard Paint, Chapter 2

With me, it started with that French pastry chef holding a chalkboard. Yes, I have had one of those for years and yes I still write musings on the board.

I prefer chalkboard paint as a unique art form and a way to inspire good thoughts. But I also love it in retail and cafe settings.

Anthropologie gets me every time with their creative displays. 

The simplicity of the chalkboard itself is an invitation for sweet nothings in the morning.

Finely-sketched chalkboard art is like the beautiful puzzle you work to put together and then you wait days to tear it apart and put it back in the box. Enjoy it as long as you like. Change it only when you are ready.

Using the chalkboard wall as a photography backdrop can  be so adorable.

Yves St. Laurent busy at work.

Image Sources:  House Beautiful, Gentlemen's Quarterly, Houzz, Pinterest, Vintage Chalkboard Blog, Design Sponge, Design to Inspire, La Maison Dannag, Tumbler, Core 77

Rethinking the Look of Things No. 43 - Plates on the Wall, Chapter 2

Two and a half years ago I wrote a blog post about plates on the wall. I'm delighted to offer a second chapter to that post.  I love dishes! Plates, bowls, serving trays. And I'm loving the inspiration these images offer to boldly display one's love.

Whether displayed as a set or in a vignette gallery affect, plates add dimension to our walls.

 Give thought to this art form. It takes much arranging and then rearranging until you get just the right layout.

I love the inspiration classic design gives you over and over again.

Image Resources: Dan Carithers, Cote de Texas, David Michael Miller, Hadley Court, Pinterest, The Gifts of Life