Summer

I meant to buy tulips at the market other day. I've already switched my duvet to lighter bed sheets and the AC switch has finally made its annual debut. Tulips in a home make for that last "official" summer touch. Trader Joe's actually has the most amazing tulips right now. I am going to have to go back tomorrow and get some. Especially because I found this cute pot idea from HGTV. I love pots vs. vases because they make me feel like I'm bringing some of the outdoors inside. Not to mention, terra cotta pots are like, what, a dollar at Home Depot?

Materials Needed:

• terra cotta pots
• spray primer
• chalkboard spray paint
• chalk
• paper towel
• spring bulbs or other flowering plants
• potting soil

Prime Pots

Apply a light coat of spray primer to the pots. Keep the spray can equidistant from surface to ensure even coverage and prevent drips. Allow primer to dry.

Apply Chalkboard Paint

Spray two thin coats of chalkboard paint onto terra cotta pots, allowing ample dry time between coats. Also, apply paint to the top and inside rim of pot, because these areas may still be visible

once plant has been potted. Tip: Keeping coats thin will prevent dripping and will speed up dry time between coats.

Season Chalkboard

Allow chalkboard paint to dry for several hours or overnight. Rub painted areas with chalk in order to season the surface and prevent writing from being burned into the surface. Erase chalk with a dry paper towel for a smeared look or with a wet paper towel for a clean look. Fill with a spring plant and use the chalkboard surface to label the plant, provide care information or simply as a place to doodle.

Now plant some flowers and go lay out with a mimosa! Ahhh :)