DIY THURSDAY: Chalkboard Ikea Table Hack

Today's DIY Thursday is straight from our Botany Shoot with Izzy Hudgins at The Coastal Botanical Gardens here in Savannah. We knew we wanted a science and greenhouse theme, and wanted to do something with chalkboard paint. We had an Ikea table at our shop, and decided to turn that into a giant chalkboard and table! First step is to clean the table top, so there is no dirt or dust. Then, get your chalkboard spray paint! Spray outside, so it is well ventilated. Let it dry, and then you can start using it! We wrote science equations all over ours, but there are so many options! 

{Photo Credits} Styling by Ivory and Beau // Photography by Izzy Hudgins // Shot at the Coastal Botanical Gardens // Flowers by Colonial House of Flowers // Tableware from The World Market
{Shopping Guide} Chalkboard Paint and chalk from Blick // Table from Ikea

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Southern Weddings

Yesterday I bought the 5th edition of Southern Weddings and let me tell you I read every single last word. I am not going to lie, I am not Southern at all. I was born and raised in the very rainy Portland, Oregon and attended college in the even rainier Tacoma, Washington. But I will admit, there is something so charming and so intriguing to me about the south. Maybe it comes from my favorite novel, Gone With the Wind, or maybe it's my love for fried chicken, cheese grits, and low country boils. But whatever it is... I cannot listen to a country song without daydreaming about what it would be like growing up on a farm in a small southern town where your neighbors all sit on rocking chairs on their porches and where hosting dinner parties is a common occurrence. So this inspiration board is truly inspired by the South (i.e. my interpretation of using inspiration from Southern Wedding Magazine!) I hope you all are enjoying my 25 Days of Wedding Inspiration!

Day 3: Southern Weddings

By the way, if you haven't picked up your copy of Southern Weddings yet I would highly recommend it. I am almost tempted to go buy another just for keeping on the shelves since I know I will read this copy to death. :) Page 18 has a handkerchief that says, "Dad, Today a bride, tomorrow a wife, forever your little girl." Love love love love love. Melts my heart & brings tears to my eyes!

{Photo Credits} Bouquets via Style Me Pretty, photography by Peach Blossom Photography // Peach Wedding Cake via Style Unveiled, photography Jen Huang // Bride via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Trent Bailey // Grits Favor via Lady Letterpress // Sweet Tea via Martha Stewart // Powder Room Sign via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Simply Bloom Photography // Gingham beer coozies via Wedding Chicks, photography by Jeff Loves Jessica // Mason Jar Favors via Style Me Pretty