The answer all came back to the reality that in order to have more fun with this blog I have to have more fun in my daily life and push myself to achieve a higher standard than I have been setting for myself in the past. I have a new house, a new city, a present hubby (although gone for the month), and a lot of wallpaper to ditch or replace in this house.
I have been on the lookout for papers that catch my eye and pop with color. Subtle color, but color nonetheless. I have narrowed them down to three finalist for the main floor of the house. I NEED YOUR HELP!
Contestant Number 1:
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This Island Ikat Wallpaper would be an accent in our family room. I have a ton of mix and match pillows on the camel sectional to make the space more playful. Check out my pinterest site to see the room inspiration and accessories that I have added.
Contestant Number 2:
So sorry but I couldn't find an image that would not be blury! This is Dahlia from the Kenneth James Wallpaper line. I am loving this for our 1st floor bathroom. I love the bold print and fun that you could have with a fairly large downstairs bathroom. Again you can look a pinterest to get a crisper pic.
Contestant Number 3:
Chesapeake Wall Coverings have created the Modern Gentleman line and the whole book is to die for. I am looking at one very similar to this but a bit lighter in the color scheme. More pale. I am thinking of this for the dining room.
Can anyone tell me how to "save as" to a file, a pinterest pin on my MAC? I can't seem to work the darn thing and it is driving me nuts.
Sorry got distracted!
Paint wise, I know this is about wallpaper but, I need to let you know the colors I am thinking for the "throughout" areas. I am seriously looking a Wythe Blue, Revere Pewter, and Manchester Tan from Benjamin Moore.
I know I am not working room by room but finding wallpaper out in the real world is hard. I found this great little design firm called Great Bridge Design Center right around the corner from me and Theresa was wonderful. The had a fantastic selection of books to look through. So here they are sitting on my dining room table waiting for me to figure out which comes first the chicken or the egg. How do I tackle this project? Paint first? Wallpaper?
HELP ME DECIDE!!!!
I hope to be sharing a little more with the house but a little more of my daily life with you this year. I have been inspired by so many blogs lately that really tell you who they are not just what they do. Is that okay with you? In any case don't be surprised if you see some major shifts this year.
Let me know your thoughts on all of this. I am so needing help.
I don't think you are giving yourself enough credit. You seem to have things very under control. One thing I have learned about blogging is this: It's your blog. You can say as much or as little as you please. I do think that readers like it when you are real. That's the most important thing. Now...I love the ikat wallpaper. I'm not an expert but I do know that you should paint first and then wallpaper. Keep us updated!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a MAC person so I'm no help there either. :o)