THE FINISHED PRODUCT [CHALKBOARD PAINT DIY]...

When I first decided to do this chalkboard paint DIY I had fancy-pants plans for this platter. I imagined it laid out with an elaborate spread of exotic cheese... instead you've got a selection of my favorite sweets. Hah. My true nature is clearly being shown.

 I couldn't be happier with the way the chalkboard paint turned out. It works really well, is easy to wipe off and has provided countless doodling opportunites. The milk jugs are definitely my favorite things. Since my husband likes full-fat milk and I prefer semi-skimmed we always need two different types. It's kind of annoying but now I don't mind since it means I can have two cute cartons in the fridge.

Photos include a painted platter, milk cartons, note book and home made air freshener (which was made by combining baking soda with lemon & lavender essential oil - it works a treat for zapping up nasty kitchen smells).

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CONFESSIONS OF A CHALKAHOLIC...

Chalkboard paint... who knew it could be so addictive?

After seeing this DIY post on Wit & Whistle I decided to try my hand at a bit of chalkboard painting. If you haven't come across the craze that is chalkboard paint just google it. Paint savvy people across the globe are covering their walls with the stuff, creating calendars, labels and even Corinthian columns. After much internal deliberation I decided my landlord would be less than thrilled to discover I turned the inside of my flat into a massive chalkboard (I'd have to scribble 'I'm sorry' over the entire thing before showing him, clearly)... so I laid off the walls and instead started covering everything else I could find.

Now, I just need to find some chalk... images of the final products will come once I do.