Showing posts with label wishlist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wishlist. Show all posts

Sunday, August 26, 2012

The Long Arm of Coincidence

So I was just virulently assuring Sean that wallpaper was not an option for us renters, and then, upon browsing through Lonny, I discovered that I was completely and utterly wrong. *facepalm*

So now, here are the many, many ways you can make wallpaper work as a renter without losing your security deposit.

The first is rather difficult-sounding. Apparently, you're supposed to put down a grid of painter's tape, to protect the wall, and then on top of that, you lay down some double sided tape, and then you can apply traditional wallpaper.

The second is fairly similar to the first, but doesn't work in areas with steam and water (bathrooms and kitchens). You find yourself enough lightweight fabric, spray your walls with starch spray, and then affix. To remove, simply pull the fabric away, and wash your walls.

Third is Sherwin Williams' EasyChange. The patterns are hard to browse, and I haven't found anything I've liked yet, but it might be worth checking out. Their selection is absolutely huge.

Wall Flats from Inhabit (and also from DesignPublic). Wall Flats are sort of like embossed paper tiles that can be painted on, though not reused. I love that the Wall Flats are all white, but also add texture at the same time. How Bobo.


Next up is InteriorInstyle. In addition to the usual decals and whatnot, they've also got a selection of removable wallpaper. Sort of like giant Post-It notes that can be stuck to your walls. Their selection is quite small, but they've got several color choices for each pattern, which is nice. Also, they are Australian.

Vogue Wallpaper

Here is my personal favorite, Tempaper. Again with the giant Post-It product, but I really like their selection. Love the middle print, which is Gio in silver. Though I've had a little trouble browsing their website, which might just be our internet.


Another Post-It note product from Casart. In addition to the faux headboard, they've got a lot of non-intrusive and wood-themed prints.

From the Casart Organics Line.

Finally, I'm not sure if Blik falls under this category, but their decals are removable, so what the heck. Looking through their products, everything seems just a little bit too artsy, like that t-shirt you bought from Threadless that looks really cool, but makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. It's a dead girl! Whose hair is the sky! Blik also has these cute little Mario-themed decals. I would never use them myself, but will urge everyone else I know to decorate like this.

Workshop Light Decal
I actually think this is really cool.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Prints yay!

This coming weekend I will be moving into my new place for reals, which is unfortunate timing, since this coming weekend happens to also be Lollapalooza, to which I have purchased a 3-day pass.

So not until the weekend after next will I be able to purchase things :( But here are some of the things I want, from this one print place in England.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Most of my furniture shopping is done.

Fred drove me to the Bolingbrook IKEA last weekend, and I wandered around throwing crap in a cart. I have purchased a coffee table, two bookshelves, a Poang chair, two wine racks, a shoe rack, a stepstool, 3 trash cans, a sheepskin rug, a giant swedish alphabet print, two dozen clotheshangers, and various organizing boxes. From Macy's I bought my mattress, box spring, and bed frame.

All I lack now is a couch, two barstools, lots of lighting, a file cabinet or two, possibly a TV, and definitely a desk.

This is the desk I want. I was sure to check the dimensions of awesome looking (but very expensive desks) at Room and Board, and this is definitely big enough.

Just look at that awesome. I also really want the mini-desk or the end table.


Can't really decide between black and white, though I think white is currently winning.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

I am less tired today...

So I guess I'm staying up past my bedtime. I've always adored the Crate and Barrel Petrie Sofa (in colors Snow, Graphite, Ivory, Ebony, Blueberry, and Ink). This is an apartment remodel I found off Design Sponge that features the Petrie. Awesome.


Ah, now if only my apartment weren't the size of this living room.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

I have an apartment!!

Also, this bench would look perfect in an entryway. Now, I have to go to sleep.

White Metal X-Base Bench, $147 (free shipping!!)

Friday, July 9, 2010

Procrastination.

It is because I absolutely abhor packing that I am currently awake, looking at pictures of fabrics online. Instead of something useful, like sleeping! Or packing for my flight tomorrow.

I haven't really looked into fabric retailers, so I can't really comment on the prices of Lewis and Sheron, but their selection is huge. A word to the wise - don't click on the "View All" button. It's too intimidating.

Here are some of my picks for this shade/miniblind DIY.

Rumelia, $20/yd

Pearson, $25/yd

Grand Luxe, $14.98/yd

Fioretto, $24/98/yd

Document, $16.98/yd
Ok, this would make a fairly stupid curtain. ...or would it? I can't decide, maybe a lampshade or an ottoman would be pretty awesome.

Cross Section, $10.98/yd

Cat's Cradle, $19.98/yd

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Books!

If books weren't so heavy, I would purchase so many more of them.

Penguin Classics
With illustrations by Coralie Bickford-Smith. Unfortunately, only a couple are available on Amazon at the moment.

Finn Family MoominTroll
I like this version of the hardcover books.

It's like the Bunny Suicides, only super old-school!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Wow.

Futurama only finished downloading last night. It only took all of ... 2.5 days. In that time, I also finished sorting out (and deleting) the pictures of decor I didn't like. I believe this one is by Nate Berkus...

I'm not so fond of the rug, but I really like that the juxtaposition of the (more) simple sofa with the (more) ornate chairs. Also, that bus roll is really cool. There are some real ones for sale on etsy, but there's not much selection and they're really expensive. The fake ones are both more numerous and more affordable, so I may just go for one of those...

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Is that pepper in your pants?

Or are you happy to see me?

This is so cool - the salt dispenser (the little dude) wears the pepper dispenser (his pants). This is from Artful Goods, which has quite a selection of prints in the style of UO, but I think some of the coolest things they carry are the salt & pepper shakers...


Shake Me, $28
It's Alice! With the house on her head! Truth be told, it's been so long since I've thought about that book that I probably wouldn't have recognized it without the rabbit.


Designed by Ray and Charles Eames! This is really expensive for a wallet.

Look at this!

I absolutely adore everything there is to love about this picture...


The Eames Lounge Chair, the sheepskin rug, the combo of white/wood/black, and Russian stuff. I adore Russian stuff! And by that, I mean the idea of blood candy and Cheburashka. Unfortunately, the only Cheburashka posters I can find are not only pretty small but also Japanese.

Wall hangings

How can you tell whether art is good? I think I'd be a lot more likely to use Zatista if there were some way I could definitely rule out the pedestrian stuff. Whatever. I like the following:

Friday, July 2, 2010

This has been covered already

In this post, but I thought I'd post some more pictures and other color options.

What an awesome lamp.

ferm living pouf, available here and here.

I have never understood

What is the difference between a nightstand and a end table? As I understand it, they share the same purpose (to hold lamps and reading material and other small things). IKEA has different pieces in each category, so I thought I'd do an exhaustive roundup.

Vejmon, $99
I'm quite fond of this one in that it is very similar to the Angle-Leg Side Table, just cheaper by $70.

Trondheim, $79.99

Sorum, $79.99

Hemnes, $69.99

Parsons Mini Desk, $249
Slightly larger than the Parsons End Table and $50 more.

Malm Chest, $49.99
I find this incredibly ugly, but if I end up in a small enough apartment, I'll probably be glad of the storage.

Expedit 2x2, $49.99
This piece is much taller than any of the others, and is only appropriate for use against a wall or the side of a sofa.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

This may be incredibly pedestrian...

But, band posters! Gigposters has a huge collection, though even they had only one poster barely related to Neon Trees.


Gigposters also has a (significantly smaller) selection of art prints that are being sold by individuals. Some with odd names like "Whalebones - Who are we?" Freaking hipsters.