French replica sign for the bath

One of the items I found on my big junk shopping trip the other day was a small wooden sign.  Perfect size for transforming into what I was wanting to cover.

Kind of a quirky little thing.
99 cents.

(I am loving my new nail polish color too!!! Periwinkle!)

I painted it all in black, and then printed off my template.

Using white graphite paper, I traced all the lettering onto the board.

I then used a cream craft paint to fill in the lettering.  

The border was just freehanded.

A sawtooth hanger was superglued to the back

(the wood was too thin to nail in)

and now I have a beautiful French replica sign to cover an unsightly spot.

Here's what it looked like before the sign was up, from Tuesday:

My inspiration came from a tear out I've had for years.  

I've remembered this kitchen, the sign, and always admired it.

Better Homes and Gardens July 2003

In case you're wondering- translated, it means Marechal Ney Road- in Nice, France.  It was named after a French general.

I also added in my $18, Made in Mexico expensive French cherub statue to the corner.

;)

Loving.

P.S. I am sooooo excited for my favorite show that starts TONIGHT!!!
So You Think You Can Dance!
woo hoo!!
are you watching?

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