Monday, January 19, 2015

Stylish Message Centers

Hello everyone!

This time of year, we're all organizing our calendars and organizing our lives basically.  So, chalkboards and other forms of message centers are a big part of that

I have this little chalkboard hanging in the hallway right outside my kitchen.  It is cute, all by itself, with it's wooden frame and metal basket to hold chalk etc.  However, I wanted to jazz it up just a little bit more.  My hallway is white and could use a little extra style and interest.  

This is how it started out (minus the writing).


But, I decided to add these little bitty garden pots, that I had, to the basket.  Then I filled them with some greenery.



Such an easy way to dress this little chalkboard up.


I love the rustic charm it has.

Another stylish way to keep organized is having a place to hold reminders and notes etc.  I don't like a bunch of magnets all over the refrigerator etc.  So, this metal message center solves that problem.  This hangs on the side of our refrigerator.  It's easy to clip a note to  whenever it is needed.


Do you have any innovative and stylish ways to stay organized in your home?

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly ~
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20 comments:

  1. Linda January 19, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    Awesome! Love your wee plant pots and your message board.

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  2. DeseraeJanuary 19, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    Great ideas to keep organized....I love the little pots with greenery you added to the chalkboard! I wouldn't say I am a really organized person but I'm not completely disorganized either. LOL!!!
    ~Des

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  3. Laura @ duke manor farmJanuary 19, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    I just redid our family command center. I don't use a chalkboard though..I don't like the dust it leaves behind. Dry erase board instead.

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  4. Little FarmsteadJanuary 19, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    Looks great Kelly! Love when practical and charming intersect! :)

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  5. Blondie's JournalJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    I absolutely love both ideas, Kelly! I wish I had seen the chicken wire boards before I bought the fabric boards for my office. Okay, I'm sure I could find another place to use them!!! Can you email your sources?

    Love the plants, the perfect embellishment! :)

    Jane x

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  6. DebbyJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    The basket wth the plants is really cute with the chalkboard.

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  7. Doreen@foxdenrdJanuary 20, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    I agree about magnets on refrigerators Kelly. That's always been a sore spot for me. I use the side of our fridge also, which is chalkboard. The one thing I don't like about chalkboards is they never look clean after erasing. I found a way to fix that. Coke! Try it, it really works.

    Your little message center is adorable, and the plants add so much!

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  8. Vickie @ Ranger 911January 20, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    I love the cute little plants you added to your chalkboard, Kelly! I don't have much of a green thumb as far as indoor plants go, but the green really livens up the gray days of winter. I have chalkboard panels on my pantry doors and it's a great place to keep my grocery list and appointments where I can see them daily.

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  9. UnknownJanuary 20, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    So cute Kelly! What a perfect spot for your little potted plants!
    Sally

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  10. Jane@Bluebird1959January 20, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    The chalkboard with the basket and plants is a lovely combo! Jane

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  11. DebbieJanuary 20, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Cute ideas, Kelly! The addition of the pots with the greenery was a great idea to give the chalk board a bit of a pop.
    I LOVE your mini re-do in the bedroom! It all looks so fresh in there. It's nice to change things up after the holiday things are put away, isn't it? Good job, Kelly!
    Debbie
    xo

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  12. This N ThatJanuary 20, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    Cute ideas Kelly..I guess I could use a small chalk board..I could put it on the end of my kitchen cabinets to write "tomorrow" on..

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  13. Art and SandJanuary 20, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    What a great idea to add a basket for plants to the chalkboard - love it!

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  14. White Lace and PromisesJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Love these and I'm thinking about painting my Christmas board white so that I can use it for every season.

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  15. AnneJanuary 20, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    Oh my....I love your chalkboard and basket....a perfect combination!

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  16. SuzanneJanuary 20, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    You must be a mind reader. I was just thinking I'd like to do something new for our mud room. Looks great, Kelly.

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  17. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJanuary 20, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    I don't have many rustic touches because it doesn't really fit with my traditional decor...but here and there I sneak in a little bit because I really do love it! I need another house to decorate, lol!

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  18. Lisa @ Texas DecorJanuary 21, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    I like that metal message center. I don't think I've ever seen one like that. Your mini plants added a lot to that chalkboard too. Greenery is always a good thing in my opinion. :) I have some things I have to display (school calendars, dentist appointment reminders, etc.) but I keep them on the side of the fridge where no one can see them. I used to keep them on the front of the fridge, but it drove me crazy seeing it all day long. Lol! I also have a calendar around the corner from the fridge. It's just hung on the wall where you can't really see it unless you're walking by on your way to the laundry room. I'm old fashioned and still insist on using a real calendar on the wall (as opposed to the one on my phone) I like that I can just glance at it every morning to see what's on tap for that day.

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  19. cynthia lee designsJanuary 21, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Kelly...I have a chalkboard in my kitchen too. Mine hangs on the side of the pantry cabinet. I never thought of putting some plants there, but I'm thinking about it now that I've seen yours. Love how yours looks!!
    ~Cindy

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  20. Sherry @ Thrift My HouseJanuary 23, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    I love chalkboards Kelly! And chicken wire! I will definitely put a chicken wire frame on the fridge to replace the magnets! Why didn't I think of that! Love your plants along the bottom of the board. I am totally inspired!

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Thanks for letting me know you visited today. Kelly