3.15.2010

Finished Closet Score

Awhile back I posted about finding a bulletin board and frame stuffed away in a closet.  I finally got it out and with a few touch ups and a fresh coat of paint it's time for it to make a debut. 

Lets start from the beginning, this is what it looked like when I pulled it out of the closet
the frame had twisted causing big gaps at the joints

nothing a little wood filler could not handle

all filled

after sanding it a bit to rough up the surface it got a fresh coat of my favorite paint, Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17)

I gave it two thin coats of paint for good coverage

I covered the cork board with new fabric- pink fabric to be exact- and once the frame was dry popped the pink cork board right back in.  

After hanging up some of my favorite inspiration photos it now lives in my teeny, tiny office space leaning up against the window

I still have a few things to add to the board- but it will fill up in time

I'm so happy that I have pretty things to look at now

Great source of inspiration


Hope you all had a good weekend- it sure was a wet one here.  It continues to monsoon on this yucky Monday morning and I'm hoping it stops soon.  It would be nice if the sun would come out to dry everything up. 





36 comments:

Unknown said...

i think it turned out great and LOVE that you put pink fabric on the inside ;) nice job!

Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore said...

Nice work...I want some sun too! xx

A Perfect Gray said...

wonderful job. looks great...

Laurie from Laurie Jones Home said...

Love it, the pink fabric plays great against your super cute and cool rug!

Anonymous said...

I'm SO over this rain. Enough is enough! Awesome job and I love the pink that you used. I have been meaning to do one of these myself and you just inspired me!

bluehydrangea said...

Love the pink fabric!! Great job!

Caroline said...

I am so impressed! You have inspired me...I need to get my DIY juices flowing!!!

Southern Aspirations said...

looks fabulous and the pink fabric is the perfect touch!!

Brooke @ Blueprint Bliss said...

Love that pop of pink!

Stephanie Sabbe said...

I like. I am looking to do something similar over our computer area. inspire me

carlee {deliciously organized} said...

i love it! i'm almost done with the one i'm working on. your post has given me the extra push to get it done...

Staley Mc said...

This looks great! I've been wanting to make an inspiration board for a while, you have inspired me to finally make one!

Chic Coles said...

Love this! The pink is great and you did such a great job fixing it up!

Project Shannon said...

I LOVE how this turned out, and I think the bright fabric will be a helpful reminder to keep checking and updating your board. Thanks for sharing - I might have to add this to my project list!

Lindsey said...

I love white dove too! So pretty. Great job!

Laura@JourneyChic said...

I love the pink right next to the leopard print - very cute!

North of 25A said...

I am so done with this rain! And your pink bulletin board is just the ticket to spring - thanks for the inspiration - enjoyed looking at what inspires you too.

Janell @ House of Fifty said...

I need one of these please! Love the pop of bright pink against your leopard rug...so adorable. I'd be inspired! Janell

Devon said...

That pop of pink is fresh. Love it.

bazaarofserendipity said...

good job on that diy!!!

turned out cute~ I bet you feel very accomplished ;)

www.bazaarofserendipity.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Hello,nice post thanks for sharing?. I just joined and I am going to catch up by reading for a while. I hope I can join in soon.

Anonymous said...

What a fun project! And for a sassy office. Love the hot pink paired with the leopard!

Unknown said...

Perfect! Its amazing how quickly those boards tend to fill up....

Haven and Home said...

Looks great. I can't shake (not that I want to) this pink mood I am in. I may have to do something like this for a fix. LOVE LOVE LOVE

sketch42 said...

Very cool! I also did a fabric bulletin board. Mine is black and white splotchy fabric... I wrapped the fabric around the edge of the frame and added nail heads to the cork.

Megan said...

Great job; love the pop of pink that you used!

Alaina @ Live Creating Yourself said...

Amazing. I want my bulletin board to look more like that. Taking notes...

Alaina

Full House said...

great board! I can already tell you will put it to great use with all of the gorgeous inspiration photos.

Unknown said...

I love it + a great hint of pink! xo

charm home said...

Great job! And I really like your window treatments. xo, Cristi

Kelly Green said...

LOOKS GREAT - LOVE THE PINK! KG

Kelly Green said...

LOOKS GREAT - LOVE THE PINK! KG

Anonymous said...

I love the pink and white combo. I recently brought some cute pink, black and white fabric because it was so cute. It matches nothing in the house, but I like your idea of the board, so I might do that with the office.

The Internet Cooking Princess said...

That is so adorable! I have GOT to find a way to sneak pink into my house without my boyfriend noticing...

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

Love it- the pink so fun! :)

Ya the rain did semi ruin Sunday... I somehow survived haha.

ashlina {the decorista} said...

awesomeness. i think i am in love with your curtains.