Laundry List

Today marks my debut into chalkboard paint!!

I know it’s a huge trend right now (love it!) but it might become dated… so I wanted to get in on the game in subtle, super-useful way.

Picture a pretty white list in nice handwriting.

I painted the inset on a cabinet door in the laundry room! I used to have a detailed list of chores taped up on it but the room got too humid (from the dryer) and the ink ran all over it. Go figure! So in 12 hours… (6 hours for paint to dry, plus 6 hours after coat 2) I can write the monthly list in chalk and…  it will get us to do chores! It’s easy when there are obvious options to tackle.

The list (can you think of anything to add?):
Daily: dishes, sweeping, make bed, tidy clutter, trash, clean kitchen surfaces
Weekly: wash sheets, all laundry, vacuum carpet, dust mop wood floor, dust surfaces, glass & mirrors, kitchen, bathroom
Bi-weekly: grocery shopping, recyclables
Monthly: wash comforter, paint touch-ups, mop kitchen floor, clean out fridge, Brita filter (every 4 mos)

Cost of Project:
Paint: negligible amount borrowed from my friend Peyton who had lots left over from her kitchen project.  $0
Chalk: came with a neat mug my friend gave me for Christmas (2 pieces)  $0

Total cost: $0!

De Vivre La Langue

This video made me laugh out loud and brought the tiniest of tears to my eye :)

I hope you enjoy!

[saw it first on dress design decor]

Upgrade

I feel like my blog would really be enhanced if my photos were taken by a better camera. I love my 3 year old Olympus FE-340 for it’s size and ease of use, but I’m really craving something more powerful and versatile (that doesn’t bend straight lines when less than 10 feet away from subject).

 

Anybody have DSLR recommendations for me? I can start saving my pennies!