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Window Screen Bulletin Board

By Anita 21 Comments

Why do people think I’m weird when I come home with junk?  

I usually get the question, “What are you going to do with it?”  I’m usually evasive, because A. I’m not sure myself, and B. when I tell people they just give me THAT look. You know the one… the one they reserve for old people, dogs, and small children, the one followed by a pat on the head.  




I bought an old wood window screen for $20 and added eye hooks to the front, then ran string through the eye hooks, adding clothes pins, and then tying the string into a square knot on each eye hook. Pretty simple, right?


Then I hung some maps and other goodies using the clothespins.  Look at that old crackled paint? That’s the real deal, The kind that comes from years of neglect.  



When my babysitter sees me bring in this kind of stuff she always asks, “Miss Anita, you gunna paint that?”  I say in an almost apologetic fashion, “No, I like it the way it is.” and she nods her head as she walks away.  I suspect when I am out of sight the head nodding turns into head shaking. Later when I hear her talking on the phone in Spanish I wonder if she is saying her employer is ‘loco’ or ‘loca’.  But what can I do?  She makes the best migas, mole sauce, and salsa verde, so she’s staying!!


I mean seriously, how can you not love someone who brings you warm homemade quesadillas while you are blogging?  Oh heck, who am I fooling? She can call me “loca” all day long; I don’t really care. 


I had fun looking for things to display here.  I found a box of brochures, maps, and passports from my in-laws time living in Switzerland in the 50’s (more about that here).  I show them in the photo above.  


I added two more rows of the string, and I’ll show you later, but you get the idea.

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Comments

  1. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    August 17, 2013 at 13:37

    Love the screen/bulletin board with all its wonderful choppiness!…and how wonderful to have someone bring you great homemade quesadillas when you are blogging!…

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  2. Cynthia says

    August 17, 2013 at 14:09

    Anita,

    Love what you picked and what you are doing with this piece. How is to be getting in the new house!!

    Cynthia

    Reply
  3. ❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁ says

    August 17, 2013 at 14:29

    I don’t know that I’ve ever seen old screen windows for sale before but I’m envious. I love it!

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  4. Sammy says

    August 17, 2013 at 14:33

    OMGoodness, you have a talent of putting pretty things together and then you share it with us! I get that “look” all the time and I’m adopting orphans. So, I’ve learned to do what I like and not worry about what other people think. I have learned to put them in their place if they say too much though. : – )

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  5. Debra Oliver says

    August 17, 2013 at 14:42

    love it! I get patted on the head alot, but no one brings me warm quesadillas…

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  6. Art and Sand says

    August 17, 2013 at 15:04

    I mostly get the look from my husband and children.

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  7. Gee Singh Newbanks says

    August 17, 2013 at 15:21

    Such great chippy goodness. Luv the idea.
    Hmm, I might have to borrow your babysitter 🙂
    Hugs, Gee

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  8. Patty Wiles says

    August 17, 2013 at 15:30

    🙂

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  9. Tracey Steele@Breathing English Air says

    August 17, 2013 at 17:37

    I’ll bet they don’t complain about the end results though!

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  10. Tazas y Cuentos says

    August 17, 2013 at 19:35

    Hello Anita! I also like crackled paint and old stuff a lot and your board is fantastic!
    I really love your blog, your home, your style…
    Besos from another “loca” from Argentina (a real loca and not mad…LOL).
    Silvina

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  11. Darlene Payan says

    August 17, 2013 at 20:57

    I love the look you set up here. It makes me want to sit down to a glass of ice tea.

    Darlene

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  12. Kathy McB says

    August 18, 2013 at 01:36

    Perfection!

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  13. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says

    August 18, 2013 at 04:58

    I love this idea, Anita! Whimsical, fun, and looks wonderful!

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  14. chateau chic says

    August 18, 2013 at 16:57

    Great idea, Anita!! I have a large vintage open frame in my shop that I may need to bring home. You got my wheels turning!
    Mary Alice

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  15. Pam @ This House Our Home says

    August 18, 2013 at 22:08

    Don’t worry, I get those same looks. My garage is full of things waiting to be re-purposed. Love what you did with the window screen.

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  16. Bliss says

    August 19, 2013 at 01:07

    I think for fun you should put a little note in Spanish on the screen asking the sitter if she thinks you’re crazy!

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  17. Barb @ The Everyday Home says

    August 19, 2013 at 20:40

    Too funny… our minds must have been working along the same lines when we posted, I was pretty much talking about the same thing. We’ll just be Bloggy Weird together. 🙂 xxoo

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  18. Jamie {So Much Better With Age} says

    August 19, 2013 at 20:53

    It’s gorgeous! I love how you styled it too 😉
    Hugs,
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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  19. Anne F says

    May 16, 2014 at 11:57

    What a magical place to relax!!! Beautifully done!

    Reply
  20. Audrey says

    April 6, 2020 at 01:07

    Where did the BEAUTIFUL day bed come from? And how did you make the pillows? Do you have archives?

    Reply
    • Anita says

      April 6, 2020 at 22:50

      Audrey, this was something I bought second hand. I really didn’t do a tutorial for the pillows. Sorry!!!

      Reply

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