***UPDATE 2012: By overwhelming demand, these signs are currently for sale in my etsy shop! Follow the link here to get one for your backyard, too!
This was one of those ideas for something that i have always wanted to make and i finally did it!...
We replaced our old stockade fence last summer with a new fence and had all of this wood piled up waiting to go to into the bonfire. But, i had this idea and knew this wood would be perfect for it!
We made a list of all of our favorite places in the world. Most we have been to, and some we hope to visit someday. Then, Mark used Google maps to find the mileage and i handpainted each and every one.
We installed it just in time for our annual neighborhood pool party this weekend and it was a real conversation piece. Everyone was brainstorming the places they would want on their signs. They all want one, too! Who knew?!
So, we are putting together the details so i can list them in my etsy shop. In the meantime, until i get it listed, if you think you may want to order one, leave me a comment or send me an email. I will put you at the top of the list!
It's a great addition to our little backyard beach. Speaking of that, i made another special sign for our gate to the backyard, too...
Just my way of making our life in landlocked Indiana feel a little bit more like a tropical vacation every day! ♥
LOVE your sign! It turned out great! I always take pictures of that type of sign when we travel, such a fun idea to put one in your yard and it looks awesome! Hmmm, I have a bunch of pickets that my dad gave me and they're just lying in my side yard... :-)
Posted by: Jen B | July 21, 2011 at 01:01 AM
LOVE this Lori!
Posted by: Jan | July 23, 2011 at 07:38 PM
I love this! I'm looking for a link to your Etsy shop but am unable to find it.
Posted by: Angie Carter | June 29, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Let me know when you get this listed on Etsy!!! I would love to have one!! Very fun!!! [email protected] (Adrienne Humphrey)
Posted by: Adrienne Humphrey | July 15, 2012 at 12:39 AM
Love this project. Featured it on the Garden Therapy Facebook page with links back to your fan page and etsy shop. It's just wonderful!
Posted by: Stevie (@Garden_Therapy) | July 22, 2012 at 01:36 PM
I found you on Pinterest and had to come over because I saw the Purdue part of the sign. :) I'm going to have to make this for our yard and of course include Purdue. Boiler Up!
Posted by: Jenna | August 01, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Just saw this on Pinterest - oh.em.gee, I love it! If you ever put them back in your etsy shop, or do custom orders, I'd love to get my hands on one!
Posted by: Alison (Hiller) Patalon | August 16, 2012 at 05:57 PM
How fun! Just my style - sign and the party:)
Posted by: Charlotte | August 21, 2012 at 12:30 AM
Saw this on Pinterest and am recreating it for my own yard! I saw Purdue, are you a fellow Indiana girl?!
Posted by: Chels | April 14, 2013 at 12:31 PM
Yes I am, Chels! Boiler Up!!!!
Posted by: Lori McDonough | April 17, 2013 at 11:08 AM