“Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.”
Pablo Picasso
Well, my birthday trip to Southern Accents was a success!
There were so many pretty planks to choose from, but I ended up bringing home 25 of these blue-gray ones…
…and two of these planks of rustic heart pine:
The heart pine will become a mantel beam, and the blue-gray ones will go on the wall above it. You may remember, I had originally planned to create a white-planked box above our firebox…
(my Photoshop drawing)
…but when I saw those blue-gray boards, I was soooooo inspired! Why not, right? 😀
Here’s the Periscope broadcast I captured the day we were there:
What you can’t see are all the little hearts and comments that were popping up on my cell phone screen as I was asking questions about the wood. Thank you, encouragers! You are so much fun to birthday shop with! 😀
Here are a couple of photos of the other boards I showed in the video:
The beadboard in that last one reminds me of this mudroom Jane Coslick designed:
Oh! That reminds me- someone asked me about sealing wood that *may* be painted with old lead paint. Here’s a link to my post about Peel Stop. That stuff is the way to go!
I think I’ll work on an updated presto change-o drawing of the fireplace for my next post. I can hardly wait to get going on the project! 😀
Those are going to look amazing in your space. Right up your design alley!
I LOVE the boards you chose – I can hardly wait to see the finished project!!
Whoa — what a great place! You’ve inspired me to go ahead with my hopes + dreams for a reclaimed wood range hood! Do I include a pair of chippy, white vintage corbels that I bought Saturday? Stay tuned.
Happy Birthday Layla! So excited that you were able to share the video of your shopping trip as I was unable to tune in for the live version! Those boards are awesome….ALL of them lol. Can’t wait to see the finished fireplace 🙂
Layla, how cool!!!! I would have been in HEAVEN in that place . . . So many options! Can’t wait to see what you two dynamos do with all that wood! Whoohooo! XO
Fantastic choices!! I love it and I can’t wait for you to get started as well, so you can post the final reveal 🙂
Hope you had a nice weekend!
Lauren Baxter | LB Designs
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I can’t wait to see your completed project. You made great choices. I loved the video and the excitement in your voice. I get that way too when out junking. I’m sitting in my living room watching your video and actually belly laughed when you said, do we need a big wheel? So cute. Also, that laundry room is amazing.
Layla,
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Looks like you and Kevin had a lot of fun…
Wishing you many blessings and joy for the journey.
Psalm 32:11
Happy belated birthday! I just have to ask: are you ever concerned with older painted wood being painted with lead paint? My husband and I found some killer old barn shutter doors that were painted red and I did the lead paint strip test kit from lowes and unfortunately they came out as positive for lead paint. Does that ever concern you (especially if the paint is chippy) and if so how do you work around/fix the situation? I just LOVE old reclaimed wood but am hesitant because of the lead issue :/ Thanks!!!
Hi Kimberly!
I linked to the product I use up there in the post. It’s called Peel Stop, and it rocks! 😀
I grew up in a place that had wood like the last two pictures and I didn’t like it at all!!! LOL! Probably because there was more than just 2-3 colors of the same shade in the same room…. tan, hunter green, gray, dusty sage green and blue… all peeling walls, ceiling, trim. It was just too much! =D I’d say a little bit goes a long way. 😉
Love what you bought. The blue grey will be amazing.
I was kind of hoping that you would go with the red barn boards for the mantel, since you expressed a want to add a little red in your home. What you bought will be fabulous.
Yeah, I decided that red in big doses just isn’t me. I’m going to stick with my comfort colors in those areas! 😀
Love that place…I could spend days just drooling in there!
I am moving to Old Pike Rd this fall. I would like information on the sale you organize in the chapel. Can you send it to me?
Hi Beth!
Excited to hear you’ll be moving to Pike Road this year! I’m not hosting any more Chapel Markets, but a couple of my neighbors are organizing a “Market on Chapel Hill”. I think it’s scheduled for October 3rd? There’s a Facebook page if you’d like to search that out for my info! XO
Love the blue and just know you’ll make it amazing!
You and Kevin are THE most adorable couple! Love all you,do. : )