Decal Gal

I spent so much of my pre-move time obsessing about decals. Now that I have them I've completely forgotten about them. Shame on me. It's time to talk about life after decals!

After all the research I did it came down to convenience. I got a World Market gift certificate for Christmas so they were the first stop for decals. Lucky for me they had tons! As seen on allposters.com World Market had both the shaped decals and the poster decals.

The poster decals are very easy to apply, however the larger the decal the more difficult it is to handle. Because I am the type of person to change my mind about something a thousand times, having a poster that can be removed and easily reapplied without damaging the walls is ideal. I've been in this apartment for a month now and I haven't rearranged any furniture but its inevitable.

I purchased two poster decals. I haven't abandoned my Parisian theme just yet, so in my living room is a black and white view of the Eiffel Tower. (please excuse the glare. the sun is reflecting off the giant icicles outside my window.)

I wanted a kitchen with red accents and found this adorable poster that adds just the right amount of color to the wall. It ties in well with my bistro theme.

Last but not least. The shaped decal I chose for the bedroom is as close to damask as I could find at World Market. The decal pack consisted of 12 pieces. You are able to arrange them anyway you like. Decals with intricate designs are much more difficult to handle. The material is quite thin and tears easily. It took a few tries to get everything lined up but eventually it all came together nicely.

Eventually I want to get the original decals I saw online for the bathroom. Look out for that post in the near future. Until then. Stay crafty my friends!

The Blank Slate

The time has come to fly the coop, again. And, it occurred to me how nice it would be to document the journey. As a lover of interior design I have big plans for my new place. I had every intention to paint each and every wall, but got a little spooked when there was a mishap with a potential roommate situation. So now, I'm on my own in an adorable one bedroom, a blank slate. So, instead of doing something as permanent as painting, I'm delving into the world of decals. They're all the rage now. You can find them at Marshall's, Target, Walmart and at a number of sites online, my favorites are creativewallcovering.com (features peel and stick wallpaper) and my-wall-decal.com Also, allposters.com has an amazing selection of decals.

Design Ideas: PARIS. it's so cliche I know, but there's nothing more seductive than French decor. The challenge is to tow the line of kitsch and style. Design as if you live in Paris, not as if you wish you did. Simply Shabby Chic (featured at Target) is a good place to start. The French country inspired items are bound to create a beautiful bedroom.

The Plan:

Kitchen - I envision something clean and classic. Modern really isn't my thing, but I saw these adorable red tulip decals. I saw them on allposters.com displayed on kitchen cabinets. It brings a pop of color without the commitment of painting.

Bathroom - I originally wanted to paint it a pool blue, but now that I'm on to decals its a struggle to commit to a design that I really like. The original design idea was seaside cottage.

Bedroom - Gray is my favorite color so anyway I can integrate that into a French theme, mainly French country is ideal. Damask, which is my new obsession will most likely be the focus.

Dining Room - All of my framed pictures of family and friends are going in the dining room, so something simple will do

Living Room - the most dramatic of them all. Black and white with a pop of jewel blue. I'd call it Parisian Nights, but that would sound so lame :)

So there you have it. I'm really looking forward to getting things started. I'm going to update for each stage of the process. Stay tuned!