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Ideas, please... kitchen blackboard.

house_cat — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:07:59 GMT

I bought this magnetic blackboard for my small kitchen, more for decoration than function. I have chalk pens and it came with magnets, but I'm afraid to add more visual clutter to an already small space.

I'm not sure if I should write one large quote on it, or a favorite poem or something, or if I should pin something on it like recipes and vintage family photos. The kitchen is small and I'm concerned that vintage photos will become dirty or damaged.

Please share your ideas - I love getting input from my forum friends.

Thank you.

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Zhills — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:17:06 GMT

I would put a nice short quote at the top and maybe a couple of grocery items a bit lower. Let it serve 2 purposes! Enjoy! Love the kitchen area!

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OKPrincess — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:19:24 GMT

@house_cat IMO I would put up (in protective cover) old family recipes, old family pictures, etc. You look at them everyday. I’m at the age (64) my my mom’s and aunts handwritten notes, recipes, etc mean more to me than store bought items (which I have).

Whatever you do, do it for you. You will be looking at it everyday. Enjoy.

PS I love your kitchen.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:59:12 GMT

Change it up with your mood.

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house_cat — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:17:29 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia

That's most likely what I'll do, though I'm having a hard time getting started.

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fthunt — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:30:58 GMT

I would find a new home for the pail and rolling pin.

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house_cat — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:36:43 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
I would find a new home for the pail and rolling pin.

There's nowhere else to put that, but the cake stand is negotiable.

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mimomof4 — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:02:27 GMT

I would start with a quote you enjoy, a simple picture or you could make it a calendar as well. If you start small them inspiration will move you.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:18:17 GMT

I would do one quote at a time. When you find a quote you really like, change it up. But don't clutter up the board with a lot of different things.

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birkin baby — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:37:40 GMT

It's a chalkboard and should be fun..... write something, draw something, and erase is how you get started. Just draw a smiley face, write the word peace, or "Under His Eye" if you live in Gilead... lol!

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house_cat — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:46:03 GMT

Okay, ladies!

I took your advice and chose my favorite quote from my all time favorite literary character. I'm the only one likely to read it, so it might as well speak to my ❤.

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 23:37:38 GMT

@house_cat...I am not answering your specific question but on the right side of your cabinet, can you add some shelving or hooks to hang things? I cannot tell by the photo if there is room to add anything. It might free up space for you.

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house_cat — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 23:40:57 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@house_cat...I am not answering your specific question but on the right side of your cabinet, can you add some shelving or hooks to hang things? I cannot tell by the photo if there is room to add anything. It might free up space for you.

I'll post some photos of the rest of the kitchen asap - it's really small.

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house_cat — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:37:24 GMT

@Mom2Dogs

This is the rest of the kitchen, and no.. I'm not leaving anything out, lol.

BTW, thanks to everyone who posted paint color options and participated in this thread. None of my friends are the least bit interested in their kitchens, so it's nice to have my forum friends to chat with.

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Zhills — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:50:01 GMT

For a small kitchen, it is very well laid out. Very easy to work in. I would be happy in it! Very welcoming!

Just enough decorating to say, "This is mine and I love it!"

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:55:45 GMT

It is small but a good looking space!

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house_cat — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 01:58:40 GMT

@Zhills

@Mom2Dogs

Thank you, ladies. That means a lot. It is my happy space, for sure.

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DJP — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 02:07:47 GMT

@house_cat I would be very happy in your kitchen. Love it!