blackboard walls

Although we have lived in our place for two summers now, we have yet to finish decorating.  When we moved, we didn't have enough furniture to fill it and then once we started looking I just couldn't make my mind up on anything (this really shattered my belief that deep-down I was an amazing interior decorator.  Apparently, I'm not.  And I'm still rather disappointed about it).  As you can imagine, this did drive Billy crazy.

This Summer we are finally going to get most of it done.  I know, I said the same thing last year!  But as it turns out, having a baby makes you completely forget you have no kitchen table.  Seriously.

Anyways, all this brings me to the chalkboard wall.  I'm thinking about one right off of our kitchen.  Yikes!  I think you have to be a bit brave to do this and I'm not sure how brave I really am.  Don't get me wrong, I think this is the coolest thing and super fun, but am not completely certain about it yet.

I love the black but is it too dark?  Are they really messy?  Can it be easily removed?  As you can see, I still have some thinking to do on it.  Does anyone have a blackboard wall or know someone who does?  What's the verdict?

Note: I am happy to say, we did eventually find a kitchen table.  By the time we decided on it, had it made and moved it in we were able to enjoy it for two whole weeks before packing-up for Europe, but we are still really happy about it.  It is patiently awaiting our return home (as are we).    

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