Vintage Green Chalkboard Wall for Fall

Yesterday I posted a tour of my vintage farmhouse breezeway, and I wanted to show you a little bit more about why I painted my wall vintage green and hwo I like to decorate it for fall.

vintage-green-chalkboard-wall

Last year, I decided to paint one wall in my mudroom with black chalkboard paint.  I loved it and thought it was perfect.  I still have nostalgia still about that black chalkboard wall.  But, as I started making over my laundry room for the One Room Challenge, I felt like the rest of the space near my laundry room needed to be overhauled and lightened up a bit.    Here is what it looked like before:

spring-chalkboard-wall-art

And now:

Lots has changed!

a-vintage-green-chalkboard-wall-for-fall

I didn’t really know what I wanted to do.  I was at the hardware store picking up a few items for my laundry room, including some black chalkboard paint for some other projects I had going.  A few days later, I headed out to the garage to get my black chalkboard paint for a project, only once I opened the lid I realized….I bought green chalkboard paint.  Wait, what?  I hadn’t even bothered to look at the can at the store! Doh!

Well, since the store is approximately 90 minutes away from where I live, I decided returning it right away was not an option.  So, I did what I do best.  I improvised.

Before I knew it I was painting over my black chalkboard wall with green paint.  I think sirens started to sound.  This is not my way. I don’ t usually go out and paint something with such a bright color.  I got about half way through, and started to panic. Oh my gosh, what had I done!  What if I don’t like it?  I don’t have any other paint to fix the problem!  I carried through, hopeful my thoughts would change.

a-mudroom-decorated-for-fall

The wall got done.  Oh my hell, its green.  Like really green!  I  told myself not to panic.  Then I remembered I needed to season it.  I covered the whole thing in chalk, coloring it all in with an even layer of chalk.  I then rubbed it all in with a clean towel,  making sure not to wipe it off but to rub it in.

Well, what do you know.  Seasoning tones the wall down dramatically, creating a really nice vintage chalkboard wall.  I made sure to take pictures and send them to my sister to make sure I was headed in the right direction.  She agreed, and so I was satisfied.  Every once in a while, I I would have a sting or regret, just because, you know, I cannot be content.  But, I have come to totally and completely love it.  It had transformed my mudroom and drastically lightened the space.

I know black chalkboards are it these days, but don’t discount the classic, and timeless look of the vintage green chalkboard.

vintage-chalkboard-wall-for-fall

As fall approaches, I decided it was time to give it a little update.  Chalkboard art can be really easy, and obviously its very forgiving since it is so easily wiped away.  Don’t be afraid to try it out.

I settled on a quote:

“Gather here with grateful hearts”  I chose it because its not necessarily an obvious fall quote, and can stand during the time that we are hovering between summer and fall.

vintage-green-chalkboard-wall

 

If you wont take my word for it, why not you check out some of these other amazing vintage green chalkboard wall ideas.

 

 

 

bcc50008ffaf6e1e361702336004f5f9
SOURCE: Flickr.com

 

30427632fb83f2a00a31541b5ed3c538
SOURCE: The Golden Sycamore

 

099912483e9018526acc3a9507bb5d6b
SOURCE: myhomeideas.com

What do you think of the vintage green chalkboard wall?   Is it something you would do in your own home? I’d love to hear from you.

vintage-green-chalkboard-wall

 

Have a great day and remember….

be inspired

12mainsig

If you like this post, you’ll love:

22 Farmhouse Fall Wreath Ideas

28 Ways to Add Buffalo Check to Your Home

Jazz Up Your home With This Easy Antler Wreath!

16 Comments

  1. Oh I know that feeling…”what have I done?”
    I’ve had that happen numerous times…and then when it’s really all done, it’s wonderful!
    You did an awesome job…change is good….
    Nancy
    wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *