An Updated Message Board and Center

     We are s-l-o-w-l-y making progress on our kitchen updates and along the way I want to show you some of the little projects we are doing to improve this hub and help it to best meet our needs.

     Attached to our kitchen is this tiny little desk space where our computer sits, the phone resides, bills are paid and a whole host of other managerial tasks occur. A few years back I recovered a basic bulletin board with this cherry fabric. That was cute in the 90's but sadly in need of an update now. I also wanted to hide all of the components of the computer.

Here is the before:

Here is the outcome:

The bulletin board was covered with drop cloth fabric which was washed, dried, and ironed. Cut it to size and staple to the back.

Next, using silver thumb tacks line the frame with them. This project took about 175 pins. I wish I could say there was some specific thing I did to align them evenly but it was all by eye. A straight edge may have helped but madness prevailed!

For now it's just leaning against the pantry. My husband is appalled at the idea of me "covering" his painting handiwork. Of course I sweetly reminded him that if he would just finish painting the rest of the cabinets there would be so much more of his "handiwork" to admire! ;) ......baby steps!

Badge clips were used to clip coupons and paint chips

     The curtain was hung using a tension rod and has to be opened when the computer is on to keep it from overheating.

     And that's about it! This little area gets tons of use. It's amazing what a few changes can do to bring about increased functionality! Oh dear, is that supper burning! I better run!






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http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/feathered-nest-fridayand-giveaway.html
http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/2012/01/fridays-unfolded-48.html
http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/01/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-100-to-bitsy-bands.html
http://www.kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-schooled-saturday-5.html
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/2012/01/sat-nite-special-link-party-115.html
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2012/01/table-numbers-for-wedding-reception.html
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/01/09/made-by-you-monday-82/
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2012/01/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no96.html