interiors // rethinking the white . . . maybe

just when i was all fully convinced that i wanted white walls in our dining room, sue goes and posts this.

daun curry for modern declaration // via the zhush

who wouldn't want that warm and welcoming cornflower wallpaper in their dining room??

(random fact: cornflower was one of my favorite crayola colors as a kid. and not just for the name.)

dark antique dining table . . . stately white chairs (i hope) . . . statement lamps on a modern console . . .

gorgeous fireplace and bits of brass . . .

totally not ready to commit, am i?

also, a thousand thank yous for all of your awesome feedback on the new apartment 34 column! you honestly have no idea how much your support means, friends. ox

house guest || josephine kimberling

today i am super thrilled to feature one of the sweetest and most genuine people i've ever had the pleasure to know. and one of the greatest talents i've ever had the honor of working with. lucky me! i have been in awe of josephine since the day we met, and i am constantly inspired by her creative talent and determination to be and have exactly what she wants in life. knowing josephine, i can tell you that this is just the tiniest glimpse of how her amazing mind works.

happily, this time the inspiration is all about me :)

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I absolutely LOVE wallpaper and am NOT afraid to use it! The more color and pattern the better in my eyes! And the more intricate and artistic the better. Flocking? Metallic? Sign me up! In addition to the home solution of an accent wall of color, give me an accent wall of wallpaper and surrounding walls in a color that makes the wallpaper 'sing'. I've included quite an array of different papers here, from slightly subtle to in your face beautiful! Photographic, digital & murals from my favorite companies.

Graham & Brown: Diva  http://www.grahambrown.com/us/product/18103/Diva+%3A+Beige+Wallpaper

Graham & Brown: Chinoise  http://www.grahambrown.com/us/search/product?query=Chinoise&go.x=1&go.y=10

Graham & Brown: Chrysanthemum  http://www.grahambrown.com/us/product/17833/Chrysanthemum+-+Purple+Wallpaper

Flavor Paper: Mustachio  http://www.flavorpaper.com/wallpaper/detail_in_cat/52/84/Mustachio

Flavor Paper: Flower Pedal  http://www.flavorpaper.com/wallpaper/detail_in_cat/52/69/Flower-Pedal

Flavor Paper: City Park  http://www.flavorpaper.com/wallpaper/detail_in_cat/52/70/City-Park

Flavor Paper: Fruits of Design http://www.flavorpaper.com/wallpaper/detail/58/Fruits-of-Design

Ferm Living: Wilderness  http://www.fermlivingshop.com/collections/wallpaper/products/wilderness-wallpaper-gold

Flavor Paper: Monaco  http://www.flavorpaper.com/wallpaper/detail/65/Monaco

Hygge & West: Petal Pusher by Oh Joy!  http://www.hyggeandwest.com/collections/oh-joy/products/petal-pusher-white-gold

Hygge & West: Floral Chain  http://www.hyggeandwest.com/products/flower-chain-black

Hygge & West: Forest Leaves  http://www.hyggeandwest.com/products/forest-leaves-black

Anthropologie: Woods by Cole & Son  http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=860077&catId=HOME-WALLPAPER&pushId=HOME-WALLPAPER&popId=HOME&navCount=6&color=bwh&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-WALLPAPER

Walnut Wallpaper: Peacock  http://www.walnutwallpaper.com/gallery.asp?ImageID=67

Anthropologie: Party Animals  http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23163819&catId=HOME-WALLPAPER&pushId=HOME-WALLPAPER&popId=HOME&navCount=48&color=001&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-WALLPAPER

Flavor Paper: Splish (mural)  http://www.flavorpaper.com/wallpaper/detail_in_cat/78/112/Splish

Ferm Living: Family Tree  http://www.fermlivingshop.com/collections/wallpaper/products/family-tree-wallpaper-blue

Flavor Paper: Starglint  http://www.flavorpaper.com/wallpaper/detail/86/Starglint

Flavor Paper: Vivid Victorian  http://www.flavorpaper.com/wallpaper/detail_in_cat/51/148/Vivid-Victorian

Cole & Son: Fornasetti Collection  http://www.cole-and-son.com/collection_detail.asp?CollectionID=104

Anthropologie: Blazing Poppies  http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=963194&catId=HOME-WALLPAPER&pushId=HOME-WALLPAPER&popId=HOME&navCount=72&color=095&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-WALLPAPER

Velocity Art & Design: Field Poppies by Amy Butler  http://www.velocityartanddesign.com/field-poppies-wallpaper-pr-28623.html

Velocity Art & Design: Temple Tulips by Amy Butler  http://www.velocityartanddesign.com/temple-tulips-wallpaper-pr-28675.html

Anthropologie: Enchanted Forest by Rebecca Rebouche  http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23391022&catId=HOME-WALLPAPER&pushId=HOME-WALLPAPER&popId=HOME&navCount=6&color=095&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-WALLPAPER

Flavor Paper: Timborana by Rex Ray  http://www.flavorpaper.com/wallpaper/by_artist/18/

Flavor Paper: Bucote by Rex Ray  http://www.flavorpaper.com/wallpaper/by_artist/18/

Flavor Paper: Cocobolo by Rex Ray  http://www.flavorpaper.com/wallpaper/by_artist/18/

Flavor Paper: Cry Wolf  http://www.flavorpaper.com/wallpaper/detail_in_cat/55/135/Cry-Wolf

Design Public: Inhabit Wall Flats-Chrysalis  http://www.designpublic.com/inhabit-wall-flats-chrysalis

Design Your Wall: Circular Geometric  http://www.designyourwall.com/store/Darcy-Pearl-Circular-Geometric-modern-wallcovering-GB57218d-pr-3175.html

Design Your Wall: Geometric Lines  http://www.designyourwall.com/store/white-and-silver-glitter-geometric-lines-grey-pr-6007.html

Walnut Wallpaper: Cut-Out-Lace by Vivienne Westwood  http://www.walnutwallpaper.com/gallery.asp?ImageID=110

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ummm . . . i don't know about you guys, but i'm speechless.
and i spy some papers that might be perfect for a powder room redo . . .

thanks, josephine!

interiors + type

i spend the better part of my days as a lettering designer for hallmark cards. which means that i play with fonts and lettering all day. which is awesome.

as is the idea of letter wallpaper. i die.

 wall & deco wallpaper via fresh home