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8.02.2011

Tell Me Tuesday...Bam or Slam!



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BAM for chalkboard paint!



31 BAM'S last week and only 5 SLAM'S!



I picked up a few tips to share if you are planning a project using chalk board paint...



1. make sure your surface is smooth, it is not a good product to use on textured walls.

2. If you're worried about dust from the chalk, try chalkboard pens.

3. It is easy to paint over, simply prime and paint as you would over any dark color.





This week, let's talk LUCITE...



















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BAM or SLAM?!



Have you used lucite in your home, if so where?



Don't forget to enter the Olive Leaf Stencil giveaway this week!

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35 comments:

  1. Cassie @ Primitive & ProperAugust 2, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    another bam for me! love the modern feel, and airiness it provides! and i love that it doesn't break as easily as glass. ;)

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  2. Sadie + StellaAugust 2, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    I have to say slam on this. I know, I know. I just think it will go out of style quickly. Definitely a fad piece!

    www.sadieandstella.blogspot.com

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  3. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comAugust 2, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    BAM! I love that it doesn't take up a lot of visual space, but I agree with Sadie and Stella that it is a big trend right now and will probably go out of style. I would still buy some lucite chairs, even if they are trendy, I love them.

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  4. AndreaAugust 2, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    BAM for me, but I would only use it in small doses. I'm not a huge trend follower in design, but I do love the love of lucite and I think mixing it with some traditional pieces is a great look.

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  5. Jenna LeeAugust 2, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    BAM! I like it but I dont have the home for it! I think they are beautiful pieces.

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  6. HeidiopiaAugust 2, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    This is a BAM for me! Especially when used sparingly and in combination with more traditional furnishings. Always on the hunt for the perfect piece!
    Heidi @ Show Some Decor

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  7. KaraAugust 2, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    I'm on the fence. I love those bar stools, but all I can think about is a million tiny fingerprints.

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  8. Ann from On Sutton PlaceAugust 2, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    BAM...since the old David Bromstad show when he filmed in San Francisco and he used one of those ghost chairs. Love it all.

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  9. Lindsay [rookie's nest]August 2, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    I CANNOT slam lucite - BAM for me! LOVE it!

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  10. Lisa - A Room with A ViewAugust 2, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    I do not have any lucite nor have I had to use any for clients yet although I have considered the ghost chair. I would say bam with limitations!

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  11. michelle@decorandthedogAugust 2, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Bam. It's trendy but still works well in traditional spaces.

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  12. KatyAugust 2, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I love lucite! Bam for me. I've never used it in my home, but I always love the look when I see it.

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  13. jandjhomeAugust 2, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    It would have to be a bam for me. I love the feel of it.

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  14. rachel @ Just a Touch of GrayAugust 2, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    BAM! Love it!

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  15. The Mrs.August 2, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    BAM for me! I especially love it in small rooms since it takes up no visual space! But I definitely agree that it's a fad and I'm sure it will be "out" in a few years!

    mylifeasamrsh.blogspot.com

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  16. Jessamie@Bird&BranchRedesignAugust 2, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    pretty sure this will be 100% BAM!

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  17. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}August 2, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Not even a question. In fact, I'm not even going to actually verbalize my answer because I feel like it doesn't even need to be spoken, so deep is my love and obsession with this medium (c; Fantastic...and I don't care if people think it's trendy...EVERYTHING comes and goes, it will be back again and again!

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  18. Brittany {Gallery No. Eight}August 2, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    lovelovelovelovelove lucite!! Definitely a BAM for me!!

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  19. LilyAugust 2, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Definitely a BAM for me ! I am pretty much in love with lucite !!

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

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  20. Becca {A Blonde's Logic}August 2, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    BAM!! Love it!

    Becca
    http://blondeslogic.blogspot.com

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  21. dianeAugust 2, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    love, love, love me some lucite...I say BAM

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  22. Maggie {Okay, now what?}August 2, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Bam, if used sparingly.

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  23. KathysueAugust 2, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Love love one piece of lucite in a room. I like the fact that it does not take up any visual space and yet it gives a certain flare to a room. I think it is a classic!! I would love a set of nest tables in lucite so pretty and functional,
    Kathysue

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  24. Emily @ EAKaHouseAugust 2, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I'm slamming this one. I think it looks neat but it is just too space agey and modern for me.

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  25. A Delightful DesignAugust 2, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    BAM! How could anyone slam Lucite? It's divine.
    abby

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  26. InteriorGroupieAugust 2, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    BAM for sure....it looks so clean, and your examples are perfect!

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  27. hollyGAugust 2, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    BAM! I absolutely love it and I love that image of the dinette with the chair cushions - so so pretty! Probably won't ever have any in my own home but I love it and think it's so sleek and pretty.

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  28. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy}August 2, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    BAM! I love how it can add that little bit of modern, and sparkle mixed into any room. I love it so much I have lucite dinning chairs mixed with my grandmothers claw foot antique dining table...

    Tiffany {Living Savvy}

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  29. emilyAugust 2, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Bam times 1000! I have a tray on our coffee table to hold mags!

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  30. Marianne {Style For Living}August 2, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I give it a BAM when used in small doses. The first entry image has been in my inspiration folder for the longes time. I LOVE it so!

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  31. Kim @ keller-creativeAugust 2, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Is this even a question? BAM all the way! I think it's timeless when used in accessories like trays or hardware and I love ghost chairs and stools I'm seeing. Love lucite!

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  32. Annette {One Perfect Room}August 2, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Bam, bam, bam!

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  33. Tobe | Because It's AwesomeAugust 3, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    serious BAM. i recently picked up a lucite coffee table and a couple of side tables. i'm in a small space, so it helps create convenient surfaces without the visual clutter. i LOVE it!

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  34. Homestyling101August 4, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Bam! Lucite is sexy...love that it is see-through and lets light permeate...love it in the living room, dining room, entry, office, bedroom...wherever!
    Joanne

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  35. JessieAugust 4, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    BAM! Lucite doesn't take much visual space and it goes with every style and every room! I have a beautiful lucite coffee table from CB2. It's great piece especially if you don't want your pretty rug hidden underneath it!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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