Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Black Out...

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Hi! Well, the lockdown went well. Not as productive as I had hoped for, but I did get quite a bit done. Instead we spent the weekend indoors as the weather was shocking and while I was cleaning out my files I came across these images which I thought were too beautiful not to show.
I have always loved chalkboards in interiors and this shot above shows two of my favourite things - an Aga oven and a chalkboard.
Then there is this one. A whole wall! Imagine this in a cafe. I have always loved coffee shops and the like that have moody, warm colours and a chalky black wall is perfect.
I think this looks fabulous and our boys would love it also ;0)
Thinking back to when I painted our chalkboard in the kitchen, I don't know how we survived without it now. It is SO handy.
I will show you what I made on lockdown as soon as I have finished the photographing of them.
Have a great day,
Ness xx

26 comments:

  1. Nice black, very stylish. I would love a blackboard but am worried it will end up all white and grainy and messy. These images might inspire me to give it a go.

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  2. Lovely - I have a giant chalkboard in my family room too, and like you I couldn't do without it now. It has everything from the childrens school/activity timetable, to shopping lists and lunch invites - I just wish my writing was a bit prettier! Can't wait to see the products of your lockdown - I'm sure it will be amazing! x

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  3. Ive got a very small chalk board attached to my freezer door and love it...when we finally get the "one day house" there will definitely be a wall covered in chalk paint for sure...probably in every room..lol. Hope you are getting lots done during your lock down x

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  4. Two great images! I love the self imposed lockdown...I need to do this in my office! Look forward to seeing the sewing complete...

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  5. It's perfect - I love it! Thank you Ness for this inspiration!!!

    VINTAGE xx

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  6. Love the last image Ness....The styling for this is spot on and reminds me of 'It's Complicated'. I think it's the brilliant way it's been set up, just like Merryl Streep's bakery (sigh).
    Take care
    Janine
    XXOO
    N.W. Coast Tassie

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  7. Chalkboards are wonderful! I have an old door with a chalkboard painted in the center. It's leaning on a wall in my kitchen. My teenagers write on it as well as my young nieces and nephews...

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  8. Love these chalkboards, want one for my kitchen!

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  9. I added myself to follow your blog. You are more than welcome to visit mine and become a follower if you want to.

    God Bless You ~Ron

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  10. Awesome photos.Thanks for sharing them with us.~Cheers Kim

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  11. Can't wait to see your beautiful creations! Love the chalkboard!
    XO

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  12. What wonderful images, Ness. I love the chalkboard wall. I think that I would spend all day writing on it !!
    My friend has an Aga in her Georgian home. They take a while to get used to but are so homely.
    Looking forard to the photos of what you've been up to !! XXXX

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  13. What a beautiful photo's. Your blog is very inspiring, so I will follow you.
    Warm wishes, Mea

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  14. I'm excited to see your new treasures you're working on. Love the whole wall chalkboard! What fun that would be to have.

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  15. I love chalkboard walls and the light fitting in the second image. I also love aga stoves especially white ones. Very inspiring!

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  16. chalkboards are so much fun, I definitely want to add one somewhere when we buy our first home, and what better place than a kitchen!

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  17. Oh, I love chalkboards, too!
    How fun it would be to have one as large as in the last photo. :-)

    Doesn't she just have the most darling things?
    She's also one of the absolute nicest glas I've met in blogging, too. :-)

    Have a fabulous rest of the week!

    Anne

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  18. Oh yeah, love that chalkboard. Glad you got lots done on the weekend. Can't wait to see your beauties. A-M xx

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  19. Those images are so great looking! I love chalkboard painted walls. I don't have one, but I have painted several things with that wonderful paint.
    Can't wait to see what you did while on Lock down!

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  20. we love your blog and have started our own where we have posted a tufted chair for you to drool over!

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  21. It's very nice. I like black.:-) Hug Stina

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  22. I have a big one in my kitchen they are so practical and looks interesting.
    Hope the weather will improve soon in Tassy.
    X
    V

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  23. Yayyy, you totally have to do it, I have one in my kitchen & I use it all the time :-)

    Mostly to write sweet notes to the hubby ;-)

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  24. Glad you got lots achieved Ness, but do promise not to overdo things.
    Millie ^_^

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  25. Olá bom dia, que lindo seu blog...parabens e abraços aqui do Brasil http://casadecorada45.blogspot.com/

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