Marketplace Monday ~ Chalkboard Whimsy

                                 
                                    Happy Monday Everyone .. !

 

 

So how was your weekend ? I hope it was beautiful, full of sunshine and it's warm rays and that spring has arrived for everyone.

 

 

Today I'm linking up with Debra at Common Ground for  "The Marketplace" on Mondays.

 

Since I'm featuring one of our new Whimsical Chalkboards there today ... I thought before sharing about it ..It would be fun to share these awesome "Great Ideas" for chalkboards .. from our

"What a Great Idea" Pinterest Board

 

 

 

I love this first idea ..if you still happen to have a Medicine chest in your bathroom . "I DO" .. What a cute way to add some charm to it..

 

First off I love how they painted the back wall in the blue .. doesn't it make everything show up so well !

 

And Of course the chalkboard .. Such a great way to keep track of the days .. Leave notes for Hubby or him for you.. or for the Kiddos ..

 

And perfection for keeping a list of the things you need to grab at the store the next time you are out .. Just walk in the bathroom open the medicine chest and write down the things you have already jotted down on the chalk board right to your grocery / errand list ! 

Source: inspiredesignandcreate.com via Sweet Magnolias on Pinterest

O.k. so this is absolute Chalkboard LOVE ! ..Whomever came up with this wall and laid it all out was in Genius Mode that day or week !

 

 Once we get a more permanent home (not a rental) I would so love to do this to a wall .. I'm thinking the wall in a garden house would be awesome ..the add shelves and the pops of color from the flowers ! 

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And Last but sure not least ..  what another "Great Idea" .. Adding chalkboard paint to the inside of the pantry doors ..

 

This is not only great for MOM ..but for the kids too. This way they can help in keeping track of what needs to be added to the grocery list and how fun that they get to add it to the chalkboard doors !

 

I know I always keep a paper list on the counter ..but many times if it's not there I forget to add what we need to it ..so this would be a great way to have a permanent spot to add grocery needs and be able to do it immediately.

 

 I think the only thing I would add would be a piece of chalk Maybe tied to a string hanging from the door ..that way it's never lost ..



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                       Well do you have a little chalkboard Love going on now ?

 

These are the things that always inspire me ..rather it be to re-decorate a space or come up with a new design for a piece to offer at market or in our Etsy shop .. 

So Our Chalkboard Love turned a bit whimsical .. and this is our Monday Marketplace Feature this week.

 

Abbey and I created this so charming Chalkboard from a super old/vintage License Plate frame we picked up at an Estate Sale a few years back .. We added some old chain .Some Charming flattened Silver plate spoons hanging from the bottom .. and a few little bird and flower details 

 This Whimsical Chalkboard is available HERE


So do you have chalkboards in your House ? If not .. I hope you've found a little chalkboard love and some inspiration to add one to your Home Sweet Home !

Happy Spring Y'all !

 

 

 

The Marketplace ~ at Common Ground

 

This Week for Marketplace Monday ... which is hosted by Debra of Common Ground..

 

We are continuing our celebration of the canning jar.

 

One of our items we linked up and are featuring

 

Are these ever so charming Masons Canning Jar Salt and Pepper Set.

 

 

 

These have that wonderful Cornflower blue color to the glass and are made from recycled glass.

They are embossed on both sides "Masons Patent Nov 30th 1858"

 

Plus I love how thick the glass is that makes these S&P's up. not thin and flimsy at all ..and they are loaded with stray's and bubbles which is just exceptional...

 

 

 

 

And they have the nicest aluminum lids that screw on nice and tight too..

 

I'm one of those people that loves to take an item that's meant for one use and use it for another .. so I was thinking about these and what else they could be used for ..Of course they would make such charming glitter shakers .. they would also be so lovely filled with fresh lavender.. These would even be charming mini vases for a single Fresh Picked Daisy... But My favorite still being just what they were made for Salt and Pepper.

 

A Good Old Fashioned Farm Table Set with these is just positively Country Chic.

 

If you would like to pick up a set for your Farm Table or to give as a Gift ...

 

You can do so by visiting our Blog Shop HERE

OR

Our Etsy shop HERE.

 

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P.S. be sure and visit Debra at Common Ground's Marketplace if you have an online store or an Etsy Shop etc. and link up one of your items for sale.

 

Also be sure and Keep Debra and her husband in your prayers this week as Debra's husband will be undergoing surgery for Meiner's Disease .. Not sure if I got the name totally correct. However it's an inner ear issue that causes problems with equilibrium and many other effects and it is life altering. So they are surgically putting in a shunt  behind his ear to drain off the fluids. I don't know much more than that but it's more than enough ... and my heart goes out to them this week.

 

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Also be Sure and Enter our "Ball Jar Free Giveaway" ..

April 20th ~ 27th 2013

 

 

 

You can Read about it and Enter  HERE

 

 

Marketplace Monday ~ For the Love of Burlap

 

It's that time again ... time for Marketplace Monday hosted by Debra over at Common Ground.

&
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday hosted by Linda at Coastal Charm

If you have an Etsy Shop or Website Debra at Common Ground has a link party every Monday Morning to share the Goods you are offering.

And Lind of Coastal Charm has a wonderful link Party for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday that looks like a lot of fun ..this will be my first time joining in there.

 

 

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This week ... I'm featuring one of our Sweet Magnolias Farm Original Burlap Runners.

This Charming Runner is a new design that I had wanted to make for a long time and just didn't have the extra time to do it ..until one of our Clients requested it and that was a great way to allow me to make the time to design it and create it.

It has the beautiful lines from the Old Hymn ..I sing because I'm Happy ~ I Sing Because I'm Free ~ For his eye is on the Sparrow ~ And I know he watches Me

Our Runners are made of a tight weave hard washed burlap. The burlap has a nice aged look to it perfect for our Farmhouse Style we offer.

 

 

 

Our runners have tattered burlap edges...

And

You can choose from 3 styles of side trims and ruffles ..the first of which is our aged ribbon which goes well with our Vintage Lace and Natural Cotton ruffles on the ends ...

OR ...

We offer our runners with all white triple or all natural triple ruffles. Which come with White cotton or Natural Cotton trimmed edges ...

 

The Runners that we offer in the shop come in one standard size .. However we do offer custom order runners too ..where you can choose the size and even customize the graphics to your liking. We have a lot of gals that have special sentiments or want their family name on their runner.. and we even have those that just want the center simply plain ..which we love too ..Just e-mail us or convo. us through our Etsy shop for Custom Design Work and we would love to work with you.

 

The "I Sing" Runner can be found for purchase HERE

 

 

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In the meantime ... Be sure to check back later this week !!! We have a fun surprise Giveaway that we will be starting ... and you won't want to miss it !

 

Until then ..

 

 

Marketplace Monday ..check it out over at Common Ground

 

 

 

 

Do you have an Etsy shop or online boutique ?

 

Then head on over to Common Ground today and link up with Debra's Monday Marketplace !

 

 

 

 We linked up today with our Charming "I Love you Like Biscuits and Gravy" Flour Sack towel ... One of our most loved towels we offer ..and we have to admit it's one of our favorites too !

 

The Marketplace at Common Ground is a great way to do some shopping and find unique vintage and handmade offerings by small business owners like myself.

 

Thanks so much Debra for providing The Marketplace on Monday's !