Every so often I love to look at wallpaper sites online; like I said in my earlier wallpaper post, these wall coverings have come a long way since the days of kittens and teacups. A few
favorites from my web wanderings:
The Chateau 66 print (on the right) from Nama Rococo is fantastic for neutrals lovers who want to add pattern but not a ton of color. I love the richness of the coffee-and-cream tones. The print is toile-inspired but the oversized raindrops keep it from taking itself too seriously. Wouldn't this look lovely on a dining room accent wall?
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for the faint of heart, Nama Rococo's French Dot print (left) is splashy, colorful, and ultra modern. This pattern would look fantastic as a piece of oversized wall art: one or three covered panels would liven but not overwhelm a living room or family room. Or go all out: throw this paper up on one wall and offset with sleek black furniture. Highlight the yellow, purple and green with some coordinating throw pillows and window treatments.
Tempaper's Edie Wallpaper, shown here in Spanish Moss, functions as an interesting but relatively safe neutral. The dusky blue-gray and delicate white print (big enough to hold its own on a wall) would look smashing with crisp white furniture, or light woods like pine.
The George E
co-Friendly Wallpaper by Olli & Lime is delightfully modern with the high-contrast green background and white print. The bright color is calmed by the orderly columns of graphic florals. Perfect in a chic modern nursery, or on a sunroom wall.
Images from Nama Rococo and 2Modern.
Ah, wellies. A couple of years ago I invested in a pair of Hunter boots, and I have to say it's one of the best footwear decisions I ever made. There is something about pulling on a pair of giant rubber boots that makes a rainy day much more bearable--plus no wet socks. The Hunter website is great, and includes an entire timeline of the evolution of their wellies. The company was started in Scotland by an American entrepreneur in 1856, and since then Hunter boots have been worn by soldiers, farmers, fashionistas and even the Royal Family.
With the temperature creeping its way down, I've been shaking out my ample scarf collection in preparation for the six-month-long scarf season here in Wisconsin (the other six months being construction season of course). I love this one: it's a modern way of wearing one of those uber-cozy Aran fisherman's sweaters without looking like, well, a grizzled fisherman.
Now, if that doesn't just get you ready for fall, I don't know what will. If only the darn thermometer would catch up...
Outfitting a home with modern vintage details means that you can add to your decor or collections slowly, one or two pieces at a time, rather than blowing two or three or four paychecks on a complete redecoration project.
Images from my adobe cottage on Etsy.
a great example of pattern combinations that have contrast without wanting to make your eyes cross. I love how the striped sheets and pillowcases are reminiscent of men's pajamas, while the perching bird throw pillow is both organic and graphic, like a vintage Audubon print. It breaks up the endless stripes and keeps them from feeling institutional.
favorites from my web wanderings:
for the faint of heart, Nama Rococo's French Dot print (left) is splashy, colorful, and ultra modern. This pattern would look fantastic as a piece of oversized wall art: one or three covered panels would liven but not overwhelm a living room or family room. Or go all out: throw this paper up on one wall and offset with sleek black furniture. Highlight the yellow, purple and green with some coordinating throw pillows and window treatments.
co-Friendly Wallpaper by Olli & Lime is delightfully modern with the high-contrast green background and white print. The bright color is calmed by the orderly columns of graphic florals. Perfect in a chic modern nursery, or on a sunroom wall. 
