keeping up with the boneses

If you weren't already convinced of my frequently dark sense of humor, I'm going to seal the deal.  I adore this set of wall decals from Threadless by Blik.  It's called "Keeping Up With The Boneses," and I think it is perfect.

sneaky wallpaper

I think I've mentioned it before, but I'm not a huge fan of wallpaper. I'm not sure why exactly, perhaps the busyness aspect of it, or maybe just my inherent fear of the unknown (I've never had to put any up and the thought terrifies me for some reason). So it is unusual for wallpaper to catch my eye and rarer still for it to excite me. That said, Dan Funderburgh's wallpaper does both. It's just that it sneaks up on you, so you think you're looking at average, run-of-the-mill patterns and toile and then you realize oh, that's different...shown, in order: Darjeeling, Power Plant, Central Park, Chinatown Toile

more maps?

As I'm still undecided as to paint color in the bedroom, I've decided to go with white (since that's what the base'll be regardless) for now and make a decision once that chore is done with. Still, something like this seems like a cool idea for a wall covering. For one wall or a wall section, anyway, though I'd want more color. God knows how many old maps I have lying around.

(from AT)

ICFF inspiration

I'm not a huge fan of wallpaper (which is a bit ironic, considering how much I adore William Morris and wallpaper is sort of his big legacy). I'll even say that it scares me a little. So much work to put up and take down, and what if it's too busy and you're stuck with it? Fortunately, the MissPrint booth at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), in a clever display of their wares, presents a fun alternative.

The mix of the frame sizes works really well, too. Vintage wood and gilt frames can generally be found at just about any flea market or antique shop.

(via ATLA)