Last week I wrote a blog about my new office. Well, I am happy report that it is coming together. I have a few pictures hanging on my walls, some furniture for parents to sit in while I interview them and I found a solution to “martha-rize” my bulletin board.
Some advice from my crafty mother and a trip to the container store solved my problems. My mother suggested that I use contact paper on the bulletin board. Honestly, what do people actually use contact paper for? Do people actually line the drawers of the dressers with that stuff? I am all for organizing but that seems a bit ridiculous. You are just going to cover it up with shirts, socks and work out attire. Anyway, I went off to the container store last week and boy did I strike gold.
First I found this contact paper with fun designed. Unfortunately after reading the label closer, I realized that the paper was scented. While I love candles and perfumes, I was nervous that this smell would become over baring in my office. I had visions of parents going into a fit of sneezes and decided against it. Instead I found this fabric contact paper that came in a pretty design. While it wasn’t adhesive, the foam like quality would easily hide push pin marks, unlike contact paper. I purchased two roles and went on my way.
I cut the paper to fit and stapled it onto the bulletin board. I then added decorative grosgrain ribbon to hide the seams and add some “preppiness” to my walls. I am pretty happy with the way it came out!
On another, unrelated note, today marks 7 months until our wedding! I think that calls for a glass of champagne!
While I am super excited, I am slightly confused as to why Matt and I didn’t receive the kind of attention Price William and Kate are getting. Hopefully they don’t pick June 18th as the date to say ‘I Do.” I am not sure I could share the spotlight!
who is kate?
i saw an article about you and matt on the cover of the fredericksburg newspaper the other day, so no worries the world is watching
I’m glad I’m not getting married in april – I want it to all about my wedding and not William and Kates