
Announcement
Welcome to our shop of Sophisticated Handmade Framed MAGNETIC Bulletin Boards, Chalkboards, and Dry Erase Memo Boards.Treat yourself to a magnet board and organize in STYLE! NEW: Now offering Barnwood framed Magnet Boards and Wall Art!
We are inspired by elegant cottage design and hand build EACH frame from solid hardwood using our original design. Since we build the frame and do not use pre-made frames, we can CUSTOMIZE a size for you. We build many choices of magnetic surfaces: restaurant-grade chalkboard, dry erase whiteboard vinyl, modern steel, and luxurious fabric to reflect your personal style and enhance your home decor, office, wedding, or special event. Custom orders are our specialty!
Please read our SHOP POLICIES prior to purchase:
https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/EleganceFarmHome/policies
❀ CURRENT PRODUCTION TIME ❀
Our current production time for framed magnet boards is about 6 weeks plus shipping. Thank you for understanding that hand built frames take time. Production time of other, smaller items is shown in the listing's details "Ready to Ship in xxx days or weeks."
~ We are delighted to be featured in Real Simple magazine and HGTV ~
How are OUR BULLETIN BOARDS different from other magnet boards you may find? We build the frames from scratch! We also hand paint each frame using Benjamin Moore products (no spray paint here!). Our pieces are specially designed to be bulletin boards. Our original construction makes for an extra-sturdy and meticulously crafted piece, handmade by us.
-- We use the finest materials--solid hardwood, beaded trim, low-VOC Benjamin Moore paint, local steel, and designer fabrics--to create each board.
--Want a custom order? No problem. You tell us the size, the surface, and the frame style and finish (barnwood, natural wood with beeswax, or painted hardwood in any color of paint) and we make it happen.
-- All magnet boards are shipped ready to hang with 2 D-ring hangers. We even include the magnets.
-- Perfect for kids, home, dorm, office, or wedding reception to display menus, photos, seating place cards, or small favors.
-- Display photos, notes, memos, and quotes without damaging your items with pushpins.
Thanks for stopping by!
~ John and Jane
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Reviews
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Mabria on Dec 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsExcellent customer service! Placed two orders for two pens and owner caught this and called me to verify that I wanted two pens. Immediately gave me credit for shipping on second order and shipped them together. Order shipped same day and they have been delivered quickly. Just waiting on chalk board now!! Awesome customer service!! I’ll be ordering more from this shop!!
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Mabria on Dec 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsPurchased to write on chalk board. Placed orders for two markers and sent in. My phone rang almost immediately and the owner was letting me know they would ship both together. She immediately issued a credit to my card for the amount of shipping for second marker. Items went out the same day and I have received them. Now, waiting on the chalk board to be delivered!! Excellent customer service! Will be ordering again from this shop!!
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Jennifer on Oct 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI was looking for this particular size to beautify two permanent papers on my fridge. Beautiful paint job, very clean construction of the frame, and the magnets are very strong. I love the way they look in my home!
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Joaquina on Jan 2, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThese guys are amazing! I read the description wrong and so when I got my board I was a tiny bit disappointed because it was smaller than I thought. Board was beautiful and well crafted but just smaller than I thought. So when I mentioned it in my first review I was immediately contacted and now I’m getting the size I wanted just for the cost of shipping. Amazing!
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Kayla on Oct 11, 2022
4 out of 5 starsLove the frame! The smallest size is a bit small, but it works great in my bathroom.
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Gwendolyn on Jul 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThese were fantastic. Everyone puts pictures on their refrigerators. This makes the kitchen feel both homey and cluttered. We have a picture of a beloved relative on the refrigerator. I bought two frames, a plain one, and a lavender one that brings out the color of her outfit. I gave both to my wife. She was overjoyed. Both frames add significant class and keep the picture on the fridge from looking loved but unkempt. She has trouble deciding which one she likes better. They are good quality. They are attractive. They are a hit.
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Gwendolyn on Jul 22, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe quality of the items matched my expectation. I ordered two frames. Both are lovely. They are also both vastly superior to what we had been using on the refrigerator door. The gift recipient was thrilled.
About EleganceFarmHome
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John selects the best hardwood for each frame. Then it is time to cut, assemble, sand, and paint.
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We love building elegant organization and display solutions for your home, office, or special event.
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Jane finishes the final touches of a magnetic burlap bulletin board with upholstery tacks.
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We hand paint every frame.
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We use reclaimed US barnwood to build our farmhouse chalkboards and fabric magnet boards. Perfect for a rustic wedding.
We start with wood. We reach for a ruler and a saw. We sand by hand. We paint. We add fabric, dry erase, or chalkboard. The result is one of a kind.
We are John and Jane, bride and groom, and the heart and hands behind Elegance Farm. Using our original design, we hand build each solid hardwood framed magnetic bulletin board--one at a time--from our NJ farmhouse. John enjoys using hand tools instead of power tools whenever he can. We use locally milled US-grown lumber, US steel from the fabricator in our town, and Made in the USA fabric when possible.
Although we both have science degrees (John was happy working as a research chemist and Jane as a science editor for children's books), we have always loved creating things with our hands. Cabinets, jewelry, quilts, and gardens . . . they have all emerged from our labors of love. Then, what started as a simple request from our niece Mary blossomed into our business. We "quit our day jobs" in spring 2012 and now happily run our shop full time.
We have been featured by Real Simple magazine and HGTV. Our boards grace the walls of Sotheby's Auction House in NYC, Microsoft headquarters, and the Mayo Children's Hospital as well as hotels, schools, and corporate conference rooms. But the work we feel most fortunate to create are the pieces for special customers throughout the world, such as the family adopting two daughters from Africa who wanted a message board to hang family photos, welcoming the girls to their new home. Or the daughter in England who bought one for her mum in a nursing home. She could no longer use pushpins because of her shaky hands but wanted a place to display her cards and letters from friends. The list goes on and on. It is what makes this job so rewarding and what makes us excited to start each day.
We enjoy supporting our local lumberyard, steel fabricator, and fabric stores. We scour local estate sales for vintage buttons to make our magnets. We are becoming a thread in our local economy. We grow many of our own vegetables and share them with our family and neighbors. The latest addition: a chicken coop with a variety of egg-laying, entertaining chickens! It feels good. And because of our wonderful customers, who decide to support handmade, we are able to work and live this way. Thank you, and we look forward to creating many new pieces for you in the future.
Shop members
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John & Jane Katirgis
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
We run our shop together, sketching ideas and planning new designs. John builds and Jane manages orders. We paint, assemble, and pack each board to send on its way. We love building each piece, one at a time, just for you.
Shop policies
If you are sending an item as a gift, we are happy to enclose a gift card. Just leave us a message in the "message to seller" when you check out.
If you would like a custom order, contact us and we can create something based on your ideas!
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 24 hours of purchase
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Frequently asked questions
Do you offer CUSTOM SIZES and COLORS and FABRICS?
Yes! Because we build every piece ourselves, we can build a custom size for you. We can also use a custom Benjamin Moore paint color to match your decor and use a custom fabric that we purchase for you or that you ship to us. The possibilities are endless.
When will MY ORDER be SHIPPED?
All of our large, framed magnetic boards are MADE TO ORDER.
Our CURRENT PRODUCTION TIME is currently about six weeks plus shipping. Thank you for understanding that hand built frames and custom orders take time.
For smaller items, please check the SHIPPING AND POLICIES tab in the listing of the item you purchased. The "Ready to ship in" time is listed below "Payment methods."
Do you offer RUSH DELIVERY?
Yes, we can often accommodate a rush request; a RUSH FEE may apply. Please contact us BEFORE you purchase; a RUSH request noted on your purchase can't be honored without our prior approval.
What happens if my package is DAMAGED DURING SHIPPING?
We package our items extremely carefully, and all our items are shipped insured via FedEx Ground. Although it rarely happens, if your item arrives damaged, WE WILL HANDLE the CLAIM for you. Please immediately report the damaged package to us, with photographs of the damage so that we may file the claim. We will start building your replacement and ship it with no additional costs to you. Please save the packaging material, box, and product (FedEx may want to inspect it) so that you can show the condition of your delivery.
Can you include a GIFT NOTE?
Certainly! If you are sending an item as a gift, we are happy to include a gift card. Please leave directions for the note card in the Note to Seller section when you check out.
Do you offer WHOLESALE PRICING on BULK orders?
If you are ordering more than five pieces, we are happy to work out a special pricing schedule. Contact us to get started.
Do you ship INTERNATIONALLY?
Yes. Many of the countries we ship to are already included as options when you check out. If your country is not listed, contact us to arrange shipping to your location.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS (especially EU buyers): Please note that items may be held for additional import/VAT fees in your country of residence. These fees are separate from your purchase with us, and it is your responsibility to pay them. You can learn more here: http://www.dutycalculator.com/country-guides/
Seller details
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