Bland Office Makeover

Framed Chalk and Message Boards–$40
Two garage-sale frames are refurbished with water-based putty used to fill in the missing pieces of gesso and cracked edges. The frames are then painted black and bronze with touches of gold. A chalkboard is inserted in one frame and a cork board in the other.

• chalkboard: Wesco by Quartet – style: 45123B
  
• bulletin board 22.5x35: GBC – style: 8402398

Get how-to instructions on making message boards

Folding Screen/Message Board–$61
A folding screen is made from three old long, narrow window frames. The frames are cleaned and painted black. The message board panels are made by crisscrossing black grosgrain ribbon over upholstered panels and fastening in the back with staples, and in the front center with a small antique nail head. The panels are then secured inside each pane on the window frame. The three frames are then hinged together.

• grosgrain ribbon: JoAnns Etc – style: Offray rn17991
  
• buckskin faux suede fabric: Calico Corners – style: Aspen/Canyon

Art–$60
A landscape painting is hung on the wall opposite the desk to give the illusion of a window.

• faux oil painting: T.J. Maxx – style: 349151

Lamp–$56
A black/gold urn lamp is placed atop the desk for task lighting.

• black/gold urn lamp: Hancock Fabrics - LA 0T1853B

Accessories–$68

• faux orchids: Pier 1 Imports – sku 1928398
  
• distressed red urn accessory: Marshalls
  
• wall clock: Marshalls – Skytimer
  
• black/paisley print: Calico Corners – style: Lakota/charcoal paisley

Total Cost–$499

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Resources
paint
Behr Process Corp.
Website: www.behr.com

decorative project materials
Pier 1 Imports
Website: www.pier1.com

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Marshalls
Website: www.marshallsonline.com

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Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts / Jo-Ann Etc.
Website: www.joann.com

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Calico Corners
Website: www.calicocorners.com

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TJ Maxx
Website: www.tjmaxx.com

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The Home Depot U.S.A. Inc.
Website: www.homedepot.com

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Hancock Fabrics
Website: www.hancockfabrics.com

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GBC
Website: www.gbc.com

decorative project materials
Website: www.makingmemories.com
Guests
Krista Crawford
Designer, Whimsical Wonder
Phone: 612-741-1112
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