blackboard ideas

After looking around and getting ideas, I thinking we may get a piece of plywood, prime it to match the decor, which is a coastal feel, and then using painters tape to make a border.

While searching country living, one of my favorite magazines, had some very cute ideas:
Country Living Crafts

*Decided on a 23x 35" "Board Dudes Chalkboard w/ oak frame" at Amazon.com.