Framed.

Bonjour me petit pal! So I'm sitting here eating a salad (like you care), watching American Idols (oh god) and feeling mildly bored, when 'light bulb' I had an idea. Now because I spend way too much time and way too much money buying decor mags, I, luckily, am imbued with way too many ideas, one of which, is a chalkboard frame (or la charpente). I'm going to lay it on you straight here: Chalkboards aren't just neat, they're 100% awesome and you can make one out of anything. Use your pip (or la tête). Just take a trip down to your local paint/hardware store and you can pick up either a spray on chalkboard or you could use a simple, matt black paint and voila the sky (or the walls) are the limit.

Anyway, so, back to the chalkboard frame, this sweet little puppy will cost less than 100 bucks-depending on the frame of course. Altogether now... "Hmm." Think about this: If you commander one of your Gran's old fogie frames, ditch the print/photo and replace it with one of your chalky Chagall's, not only do you effectively save money, but also the environment-not too mention all the good you'll be doing your fellow comrades in ridding the world of yet another one of Ouma se foties. Now if you have an Ouma you'd know that these kitsch little pictures put Bananas in Pajamas, the doily in the uh Doilies and the knit in Tea Cosies, ag siss. Moving along. This is called being economically smart and eco-savvy and these are things we like, wee.

Now let's get to the good stuff. You're going to need:

1 X frame,of any kind, without glass, ideally.

1 X black spray paint

1 X your favourite quote (um yeah)

1. Lets keep it neat and tidy, lay down news papers to prevent spray marks

2. Separate the frame from the backing

3. Make sure the surfaces are clean and bone dry

4. Spray, let dry and spray again. You want the backing to be as black as a Nigerian with a sunburn.

5. Once fully dry, put the frame back together. Grab some chalk and get inspired.

OK, one last time, because the first time was kinda of fun. Altogether now... "Ooh La La!" Or for the Tannies is in the cheap seats... "Maar dis baie mooi!"