The Overstock rug I blogged about earlier this week is already here, and guess who loves it best?
As you can see, we haven't even placed it under the bed yet, but "the cow" has already become a favorite hangout spot.
Also, I enjoyed reading all of your comments yesterday about using chalkboard paint under the kitchen counter. I was surprised at how strongly some of you felt about it, but it was good feedback and definitely gave me something to ponder.
I also received pictures from a reader that completed a similar project in her kitchen. I really like the results. (Thanks, Stacy!). She made the roman shade, which I'm also liking. To see more of her kitchen and updates, you can check out her blog here.
By the way, I also found that you can order dustless chalk inexpensively online. . .
Have a great weekend,
Dont you just love the Brown Truck!
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The cow is magnificent-- can't wait to see where he lands (will you have Little People playing under your bed then??). ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh your cowhide is beautiful!! Score for you!!! Your kids are like my daughter when I get something new for the house! Your photo was totally cute!!! Thanks for the link to the chalk, I'm getting ready to paint a chalk wall in my laundry room!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe rug is beautiful. Looks like your little ones will have some fun times there too! : )
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Adorable! Your kids are the cutest. Good times to be had on that rug, I think!
ReplyDeletelove it! and the kitchen pics are great too. go for it! :)
ReplyDeleteThe rug is perfect!! And I agree completely go for in the kitchen. It will jazz it up and I am sure the kids will love it. My husband made three huge chalkboards in my son Charlie's room and they are his favorite thing.
ReplyDeleteAlso...beware of the dustless chalk. Not so dustless.
Kate
I looks great Emily....love getting something new :) Missed the whole chalkboard discussion....I think it could be cute...don't worry about resale...you can always paint the whole island anyway! That is a great look also.
ReplyDeleteI need to get some of that chalk! Have you thought about using chalkboard vinyl instead of paint? Would be easier to take down when you tire of it. The rug is beautiful!
ReplyDeletelove the new rug and the chalkboard paint!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love when you hear that truck pull up!!! The big brown truck dropped off my new sewing machine yesterday and you would have thought it was Christmas morning around here! Enjoy the fantastic rug.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! How fun...everyone loves it!
ReplyDeleteDidn't think of it until now...but what about a temporary chalk area? Big piece of MDF framed out in cute molding and hung under the counter? I like this idea so much I might need to do it myself!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful...and so big!! It already looks amazing in there :)
ReplyDeleteI want one!!! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful looking rug and apparently quite soft and cuddly.
ReplyDeletedustless chalk? really? i am now all in . . . paint your chalkboard cabinet. Yahoo.
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Glenda
I get as excited as a kid when I see that brown truck outside my house. I love your rug! It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLOL! Love that the kids love the cow! I can't wait to see what you do with him, and how he holds up with kiddos.
ReplyDeleteDustless chalk isn't really dustless. http://honeyandfitz.blogspot.com/2011/02/dustless-chalk-is-decidedly-not.html
ReplyDeletei am about to paint the wall behind henry's crib with custom made chalkboard paint..easy to make..going to do it a mocha color..i am sure people will have a fit about the dust but i will use the dustless or markers on it...safer than hanging art above an active boys bed..i am going to write you are my sunshine lyrics i think;
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the chalkboard under the island! I have been trying to find a place to do chalkboard paint in my house ... I think that is a really fun idea.
ReplyDeleteCan I just say I've been looking for a zebra rug to go in my room and couldn't find one less that $400!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you found yours at overstock.com!!
I had to go browse on there for myself and hope to get it very soon!!
They are so unique and beautiful, right?!
It looks gorgeous in your room already!!
Hope you enjoy it!! I'm quite sure you will! ;)
Wow, it looks a LOT better than I would have thought, being faux! Have you shared the resource? Janell
ReplyDeleteSeriously? That's from Overstock?! That's soooo great. I love seeing their stuff in real people's homes. Gives you such a better sense for the product than the image on their site so often. That is a home run I think. I recently got their knock off Saarinen side table and am looooving it. In case you care : http://honeyandfitz.blogspot.com/2011/02/thank-you-overstock-marble-topped-tulip.html
ReplyDeleteLOVE the rug!!!
ReplyDeletePS: if you like the dustless chalk you should check out "idea paint" I've just found out about it..........you can turn any flat surface into a white board...how cool is that.
Love that rug! Fabulous....
ReplyDeleteLOVED your rug so much that I just ordered one for my bedroom!! Looks awesome in there - can't wait to see it in place.
ReplyDeleteYou have such adorable kids! And I can see why they want to cozy up to that rug. Great find!
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