january always means the house gets a little facelift after the holiday decor has been put away. i've picked up a few pieces but mostly have been updating items we already had. and this little globe was one of them. it's been sitting all by itself on a shelf looking sad for a few years. and really, globes don't go with our decor at all. i've seen a few ideas on pinterest for updating so i decided to go with a quick coat of chalkboard paint on ours.

this quick diy took less than 10 minutes and will now be a versatile piece i can use when styling so many areas in our home! for now, i went with an inspirational quote:

"there are far better things ahead than any we leave behind" - cs lewis

don't stop at home decor, you can incorporate these guys into your parties too! here are some ideas to get you started:

- menus

- messages to the guest of honor

- drink recipes

- guest book

- centerpiece

is anyone else doing any updating? would love to hear about your projects you've started in the new year!