Wednesday, October 28, 2009

recycling wallpaper samples

Its probably taken me about 2 months to make a decision on which wallpaper to go for in our hallway! Its such a difficult decision! and I seem to have ended up back at my very first choice anyway... (i think!)

Harrys Garden by Louise Body....


So then I thought I want to do 'something' with the leftover wallpaper samples which are all lovely and seems a shame to throw them away....
I love this image from a recent shoot Selina Lake & Debi Treloar styled and photographed for Homes & Antiques magazine..... and it has actually got at least 2 of the samples I have in there!

see more from this feature on Selina's blog.

I'm just a bit worried I might not be able to make it look as fab as this, or if my other half will allow! So I think my plan is to do it on a smaller scale and use them to create a noticeboard for my office.... something like the one here.....


So now I'm on the hunt for a great frame! It would be really easy to pick up a plain wooden frame and paint it, but I am envisaging something slightly more ornate.... I'll be keeping my eyes peeled at the car boot this Sunday!

xxx
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5 comments:

  2. Very good idea. My husband and I are planning inspiration boards for the same wall and this would give us the ability to separate and customize our different boards. Thanks!

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  4. The whole office decor is stunning!!!!

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  5. I've been after a frame for ages too... I keep passing some up because they aren't 'perfect' and aren't exactly what I have in my mind. But then I regret not getting the one I saw - but these things have to be perfect to satisfy you once your project is complete, don't you think??

    Anyway... good luck with your hunt! And I love your wallpaper choice.

    Lucy xx

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