Happy New Year!!!  Personally I am so glad that it is 2013.  A new year means a fresh start.  Anything can happen & creativity can strike at any moment.  What better way to start the year than getting all of your ideas, notes & lists organized on a stylish Memo Board… (not just on !)  Here are a few alternates to the standard cork board that might have you rethinking your space.

 

Fill an ornate frame with a graphic fabric wrapped cork board & add a few strips of grosgrain ribbon.  Depending on the fabric & the ribbon this look could go from Funky to Traditional in a flash.

Attaching a picture hook with a little glue to a vintage tray allows you to create a chic magnet board that would look amazing in a kitchen setting.  Add a group of these together to create even more impact.

 Painting stripes on a cork trivet create a stylish little accent.  The unexpected shape adds interest as well.

 

Insert some round hooks haphazardly in the wall & thread some cord through the holes.  This creates a graphic look perfect for any modern home.

An embroidery hoop acts as a great frame for this sweet version.  How great would this be in a craft room?!?

 

Using a bed spring (or a crib spring) gives the clipboard a vintage industrial spin.  Upcycling at it’s best!

 

Using the basic pinboard but in a larger scale gives the items attached the feel of artwork vs. bits of randomness.

Fill a frame of your choice with wine corks to add some pattern & texture to your board.

My personal pin board was updated with some simple nailhead trim & the addition of some glued on bulldog clips.  This allows for the versatility to either pin or clip the items up.  You don’t always want a hole in your things.

Do you use a real pin board to inspire or remind you?  Or are you strictly a digital person?  Would love to know!!

xo- Kristin // The Hunted Interior