A Blackboard Wall For Commitmentphobes


Updated 03/08/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Chalkboard DIY

While I might have dismissed blackboard walls as a trend just a year ago, their unflagging popularity is making me reconsider. Home decorators continue to embrace the look, and for good reason — they offer an unexpected color contrast in a room, and are also incredibly useful. A blackboard wall in an entry is a great spot for scribbling notes for housemates or family members, while one in the Read more

Lil Community: Our Chalkboard Pantry Door


Updated 01/27/12 3:53 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Chalkboard Pantry Door

We love creative DIY projects that benefit the entire family. Casa Community member sunkissis shared her new chalkboard pantry door in the Su Casa group. We love how it can be used for the practical — grocery lists, phone numbers, etc. — and the fun, like her kid's artwork! Here's what she had to say: My hubby surprised me with a new pantry door chalkboard . . . Yay!! Keep reading to see Read more

DIY: Chalkboard Globe


Updated 01/19/12 12:59 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

DIY Chalkboard Globe Tutorial

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member ourfifthhouse from the Su Casa group: I found a globe at Marshalls for $7. It was good as is; but I wanted to turn this store-bought, probably mass-produced decor item into something a little more unique. So I gave it some love!  Read all the deets at Our Fifth House! Right now I'm using my chalkboard globe on my mantel, but who knows where it'll Read more

Chalk It Up: 10 Chalkboard Paint Projects


Updated 09/12/11 7:50 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Chalkboard Paint Project Ideas

The chalkboard craze is out of control and we just can't get enough of it! For those who are still a little hesitant about jumping all over this trend because of concerns regarding chalk dust, have no fear — chalk markers and dustless chalk are here to make it all good, clean fun. So what are you waiting for? Check out these 10 chalkboard paint projects and get ready to chalk it up! Read more

5 Quick Tips For Painting a Chalkboard Wall


Updated 10/30/10 10:40 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

5 Tips For Painting a Chalkboard Wall

Yesterday, I showed you the before and after of my awkward kitchen wall, which I transformed with blackboard paint. It was the first time I'd used this type of paint, and I absolutely love the transformation it's made in the kitchen. Along the way, I picked up a few tips that I thought might benefit other chalkboard wall painters. Whether you're a chalkboard painting pro or a newbie like myself, Read more

Assisted Living: Painting Chalkboard Walls


Updated 09/07/10 7:18 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Chalkboard Paint Tips

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Brisas from the Assisted Living group:My husband and I both really want to paint one of our entry walls with chalkboard paint and possibly even use the magnetic paint. I have started to read about it online but was wondering if anyone has used these sorts of products before or did you make your own chalkboard paint? Any advice, tips, etc. would be Read more

Cool Idea: Chalk Up Your Piano Skills


Updated 07/26/10 3:18 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Refinish Your Piano With Chalkboard Paint

I scored my childhood piano from my parents, only to realize a key point: I don't have space for it. So, it collects dust in storage, while I contemplate how to make room for it in hopes that my children will become accomplished pianists — or at least learn to play "Chopsticks." The old player took a beating from my siblings and me, so it needs a lot of TLC. Refinishing it seems daunting, but I Read more

Before and After: A Change in Chelsea


Updated 10/30/09 5:54 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Before and After: A Change in Chelsea

Camila of High-Heeled Foot in the Door is at it again! This time the DIY expert and interior designer conquered her young sister's apartment in Chelsea, NYC, which is shared with two roommates. Communal living spaces often pose a problem, as each roommate has her own tastes, and recent grads often can't afford to be spending their hard-earned mula on décor. So with a budget of only $350, Camila Read more

Get the Look: Blackboards at Home


Updated 08/26/09 11:00 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Get the Look: Blackboards at Home

While most school rooms have switched to whiteboards at this point, I still long for the classic look of blackboards, whether in the schoolhouse or in my own casa. See some of my favorite uses for blackboards, from the big and bold to the small and beautiful! Source Read more