Update: Signs will be next weekend’s themed link!
Welcome to Saturday Nite Special #53, the shutter edition!
If you’re new here, join in! There are three categories to link to. Home Decor as well as Crafts, Sewing, Recipes, plus the 3rd themed link up. Check below for this weekend’s theme.
Party starts Fri night and ends Sunday 11pm pacific, so you have all weekend to join!
I LOVE to highlight inspiring posts during the event on the sidebar, so make sure you check in several times over the weekend. You may be next. 🙂
~ This weekend’s themed link up ~
shutters
What is it about vintage shutters us die-hard decorators love so much? I think it’s not only a reflection of a different time, but also the simple graphic lines. Shutters just make very cool backdrops!
My current favorite shutter placement in my own home is the one that resides behind my stove, against the board and batten backsplash. The added detail draws your eye into the center of this work station, blending right in with all the other woodsy whites.
You’ve seen my kitchen windows before. The shutter in the one window is just… fun!
This idea isn’t new, but it’s cool all the same. Push the use of a shutter abit more by making it productive. It’s the perfect little note holder accessory located beside the telephone.
How I did it:
Here’s a really easy and changeable way to achieve this. I simply backed the shutter with a removable tape. I’d suggest a low tack shelf paper. I personally used what’s called premask, the material you apply over cut decals. (found at sign shops) Change your mind? Just rip it off and redecorate!
Let’s talk shutters. What draws you in about them?
The 3rd themed linkup is waiting for your own creative input!
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~ SNS blah blah linkup rules ~
1. Please link up your intended post, NOT your blog homepage url. (post, then click the title of your post, cut and paste that url) If your post has been deleted, please try again.
2. Please put a link in your post (button or text) that leads back to the party so others can see what’s up!
3. This party is geared for DIY type projects we can all attempt to make ourselves. Items for sale may be linked up IF your entry is posted on your blog and in tutorial style.
4. For Home Decor and Crafts, Sewing, Cooking, please link projects up that are new to SNS and within 1 month old. This helps keep content fresh! The 3rd weekly themed link may have older posts and not brand new to SNS.
If you can’t decide which category to enter yours in, please just pick ONE and go with it. It’s all good!
Thank you for hosting, just linked up! Love what you’ve done with the shutters!
I love shutters. Great ideas!
I love your ideas for shutters, Donna! What a great message center! Have a great weekend!…hugs…Debbie
Love your idea about putting the removable tape behind the shutter. I wanted to take a photo with Christmas cards on my shutter and that would have worked out so well 🙂
I am DROOLING like an idiot over your gorgeous kitchen sink area! Love the big windows, great accessories, and those lamps!
OH, and shutters anywhere are just icing on the cake!
I love the shutter atop your stove. I have been thinking about something in the same spot in my kitchen to bring white in drawing away from my tile a color I’m not fond of, since I cannot paint the tile just yet (still working on my husband on that one lol) thanks for hosting your fab party, I love participating, tami
I love your shutters Donna! They look so neat, especially the one in front of your window! Thanks for another great party!
I love shutters!! There is just something about them that is pleasing to my eye!! I love to hide things with them. I love the one in your window, I bet it is really pretty with the different lights that come through! Thanks for another great party!!
I LOVE how you added the shutter behind the stove. I need to find a short shutter now…I’ll be on the lookout 🙂
Thanks for hosting another great party!
~Liz
I’m shuttering over all of the great posts here. Sorry, couldn’t help myself…thanks for another enlightening weekend party!
Wow, what a great idea with the shutters. Love that.
Thanks for hosting this blog party.
Thanks for hosting. I had fun hopping along for inspirational ideas !
I love shutters! And I love what you’ve done with them. Especially the one in your kitchen window. I never get tired of looking at that photo. I could stand there all day and do dishes. Thanks for hosting such a great party. I visit every weekend to see what everyone’s been up to. This weekend I linked up…YAY!
Thanks for hosting! I love shutters, but haven’t quite found any wooden pretties like you, just the vinyl exterior kind. I was able to outfit my whole house for less than $5 a pair by waiting and looking around! Love what you’ve done with them in your home, thanks for the inspiration and for hosting.
-Ann Marie
Donna,
I still love your kitchen–love it better still, with shutters in it!
Thank you for doing this post!!
And having this party!
Blessings and hugs,
~me
I love shutters and have a few I got from the local resale store. Do you, Donna, or anyone else, have tips on painting them? Mine are stained and clear coated. Do all the little slats need to be sanded? Do you spray paint or use a brush? Thanks!
Donna, you have the coolest kitchen ever!
#16 Julie, when I found my shutters in the right colour, I screamed. I mean, truly. I did NOT want to paint them. It’s alot of work!
I’d be tempted to spray them due to all the work they entail. But if I couldn’t get the colour I desired, I’d paint it with a brush. But I wouldn’t sand first. Just use a good bonding primer and go to town.
Thanks for the comments on my kitchen and shutter placement! The rustic whites are really starting to make a statement upstairs which is what I was after. I should do a post on having your white kitchen without white cabinets… 🙂
Donna
Thanks Donna for hosting. I love the shutters you have in the kitchen. I wish I had that huge bank of windows by my sink. I have a few more I need to find ideas for. I have come to the right place!!
This is always a fabulous + inspiring party!
Love your shutterers! You kitchen looks awesome! Lezlee
Hi Donna! Thanks for featuring my little lamp today. I’m a little star struck to get to be on your blog. Seriously! Thanks for another awesome Saturday.
You seem to know everything! That shutter tape is amazing! Thanks for the good ideas!
What a FUN party !! I love all of the inspiring projects and am off to visit more of your guests !! Thanks for hosting … I absolutely love your shutter … it’s perfect in your kitchen window. I just might have to go find a shutter myself and repurpose it. Thanks for the inspiration !! *Becca*
I am amazed at what you can do with simple objects and how fabulous they look! Always a pleasure to stop here.
I MUST get more creative with my shutters. 😉 thanks for hosting.
Donna,
Thanks for hosting such great parties each week.
No time to play lately, but sure do enjoy seeing what others have done
blessings
barbara jean
Hi! This is my first time joining one of your parties and I’m so glad to be here! Thanks for hosting this very fun shutter party! 🙂
Vanessa
AAAHHHH!!! THANKS SO MUCH for featuring my shutters on your sidebar!! 🙂 I LOVE my shutters and I am SO HAPPY that you love them just as much!!!! 🙂 Love your party and so happy that you did the shutters this week so I could link up mine. YEAH!