Image above: Illustration by Julia Rothman I was one of those kids with a pretty extensive collection of scratch-n-sniff and fuzzy stickers. So it’s not surprising that I’m a fan of the new flocked papers on the market. Flocking is the technique of applying small fiber particles to any surface coated with an adhesive. Applied…
Since I’m talking about wallpapers, can I take a quick second to give a shout-out to my new (but not newly designed) favorite wallpaper? After we moved, I swore off wallpaper for my own home in exchange for embracing something cleaner and less pattern-driven, but this paper has totally made me change my mind. And…
I have a love/hate relationship with my iPhone. Most days, I’m cursing it for countless dropped calls and crashing programs, but every now and then when I’m stuck on the subway, I’m reminded of what a great tool it is — for distraction, reading and entertainment. I’m not one for constantly changing phone wallpapers (the…
One of my favorite things about spring is getting ready for ICFF and all the amazing design it lays out in (hundreds of) neatly packed rows. For the past few years, I’ve enjoyed seeing wallpaper studios featured more in those rows, and I’m curious to find out who will push the medium further this year,…
Morning guys- I’m still dragging myself out of bed but I thought something cute to start the day early wouldn’t hurt. This adorable wallpaper was designed by Australia illustrator and textile designer Binny Talib. Binny has a line of children’s wallpaper that is sweet and whimsical and perfect for a wide range of ages. This…
I’m not normally a big 50s person, but every now and then something inspired by that era will catch my eye and make me want to embrace a look that’s a little bit retro. Sanderson has always produced some of the most beautiful wallpaper designs on the market, but they recently introduced a new collection…
Good morning, guys! I’m bouncing up and down this morning because later today we’re going to our new apartment to take some measurements and plan for our move in less than two weeks. Before I head over and break out my tape measure, I wanted to share this sweet new wallpaper from Mini Moderns called…
While I may not be able to wallpaper anything in my rental apartment, I can always daydream about which pattern I’d pick if I could. These new designs from Thibaut are definitely in the running for my imaginary wallpaper project, particularly for the imaginary dining room I will one day have. Designed by Alpha Workshops…
These days, I have a really hard time looking at anything avian-related and not thinking of Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen saying, “Put a bird on it!” Because yep, I’m one of those people who doesn’t mind a bird (or rabbit or whale) printed on something every now and then. So when I saw this…
If you love wallpaper, raise your hand! I love the pure transformative power that wallpaper has, whether used for a whole room, an accent wall or a piece of furniture. Wallpaper has made a serious comeback, and my goodness, there are so many gorgeous patterns and prints available. Grace did a great wallpaper round up…
When I think about wallpaper, I tend to gravitate toward bold patterns, but these new watercolor-style designs from Shanan Campanaro at Eskayel are just gorgeous. Shanan’s “Era collection” is available in wallpaper, fabric and pillow form and feels like an elegant version of Rorschach drawings. If you’re looking for something modern but want to keep…
If I could cover my entire life in stripes, I probably would. And ticking stripes are just about my favorite type around. So when I saw this beautiful ticking-stripe wallpaper design from a new Australian company called Moore & Moore, I was sold. Founded by Lynne Testoni and KT Doyle, Moore & Moore creates classic…
The week has finally come to a close, and I feel like I’m making some progress on my resolutions/life list so far. Today I’m heading out early to find a used mandolin that I can use for my new lessons! Learning to play a new instrument was one of my favorite resolutions, so I decided…
This weekend, someone asked me an interesting question at my Formspring account: If you could do anything to your home with an unlimited budget, but could only do one thing, what would it be and why? My first thought was “floors!” but then I imagined how nice it would be to knock out the walls…
Hi Guys! I’m wrapping thing up for the day (literally) by trying to get my gift shopping and mailing done. The holidays always sneak up on me and this year is no exception. I’m going to be tying bows and going through tape like crazy this weekend, so I’ll see you all again on Monday…
Ok, I couldn’t resist one more piece of eye candy before we jump into today’s fantastic DIY projects: patterned wallpaper and fabric from designer Abigail Borg. I can’t get enough of the patterns above and below. And I can already see it installed in my hallway — what a bright, cheery pattern that would be…
There was a period last year when I seriously considered covering not one but two rooms in my apartment with Makelike’s amazing cactus wallpaper. I decided to wait because it would be a bear to take down when we move to the next apartment, but I’ve never stopped dreaming of a living room (or kitchen)…
Wallpaper is always a favorite topic and in the past five years, the number of beautiful papers available has simply exploded. Searching through the sneak peek archives, it was pretty tough narrowing down my favorites to only 30, but I thought these choices best represented the wealth of styles available and the different ways you…
Ok, I know it’s risky to start the day with a relatively random 30 Rock reference, but after watching the new season’s first episode again, I couldn’t help but draw comparisons. In the season opener, Jack’s character has moved in with his girlfriend and she’s decided to start re-decorating his stately bachelor pad. In an…
Good morning! I’m so excited about our content today because we have a special theme: bikes! Starting at 11am, we’ll post a “best of” bikes in the interiors roundup; a video interview with Bike Boutique owner Julie Hirschfeld; and a huge roundup of 55+ bikes, bike accessories, and bike-inspired decor. If you’ve ever wanted to…
