Blank Slate

When we moved into the house, this ginormous dry erase board was left hanging in the office by the previous owners. I contemplated throwing it away because I don't really use dry erase boards. And, did I mention it's GINORMOUS? Seriously, it's like 3x4. I felt that throwing it away would be very wasteful...but I didn't know what to do with so much white space.

Then I remembered a project my father and I worked on when I was litle. We created a cork board for posting memos. Ultimately I decided to have the best of both worlds - I would cover one half with cork and keep the other half clear for dry-erase stuff.

I went to Michaels and got some cork rolls and cork glue. Cut my fabric to the appropriate size. And put some heavy books on top while the glue dried the fabric to the cork and the cork to the dry erase board.

Voila! A dry erase/corkboard for my office!!

When I was done, I must say I felt a little bit like the dog in this photo : )

Pretty Pattern

I'm finishing the shelves project tonight and will post pics very soon. In the meantime check out what came in the mail today: fabric for my office project. Isn't she gorgeous!? I'm using it to make a memo board in my blue-and-green office.

Here is where I got my inspiration for the blue and green color scheme. I love the upbeat, energetic feeling it brings to the space. (Very useful in an area dedicate to work.)

*Photo courtesy of House Beautiful