While you might not like the sound of it, or even the imagery that forms in your head when hearing it, we can all use a good corkboard and/or chalkboard in our homes. Some of us will go to great lengths to conceal it behind a door, or in a cupboard or even armoire, but there is another way to make it less eyesore, and more glamorous.

Find a lovely gold or silver picture frame, pop out the glass and insert a properly measured slab of cork or chalkboard inside of it. I know from years of experience how grand and impressive these can look. As a matter of fact, these used to be one of my favourite housewarming gifts. You can choose a frame to suit the personality of the individual, or family you are gifting it to, and know you hit on a good thing when their eyes light up with delight. But, don’t wait around for someone to show up at your door with one, good heavens no, for who could possibly select a more perfect frame for your home than you.