Tales of a very ugly kitchen: chalkboard paint

I’m always a sucker for the “In” and “Out” lists that appear right around the New Year. Will skinny jeans be in? Are Uggs on their way out? (Never here in Colorado!) So I naturally was intrigued by the predictions Apartment Therapy had for the new year. Hey, if they’re declaring chalkboard paint “out”, then I’m not afraid to be behind the trends. Here’s how I used it in the kitchen. The menu keeps my shopping for the week easy, and the kids aren’t always wondering what’s for dinner. (At least the ones that can read!)