Thankfully, there are people in the world who’ve made it their business to repurpose, reclaim and revive vintage wallpaper.
Here are some lovely 1960’s wallpaper cards I found on Etsy -
Archive for December, 2009
WallBeauty
I’m absolutely smitten with wallcovering! After this sampling you just may catch the bug too. Click on the photos below to be directed to some of the more inspiring resources I’ve found.
Featured ColorFriend
After picking up spices and shortbreads the other day, I decided to wander over to the lesser trod side of Platte Street. To my delight, I discovered Tomte, a sweet little shop vending all things handmade.
History of Wallcovering
Archaeologists tell us that cave art dates back several thousand years B.C. Experts are unsure why our ancient ancestors chose to represent images on their cave walls. Perhaps future archaeologists will be equally or more baffled about our more modern love affair with wallpaper.
DIY Double-Dose: Wall Fab & How-to wallpaper video
Design Dilemma: You rent and can’t paint or wallpaper, but want to bring color to your apartment’s bland walls.
DIY Solution: Fabric wallpaper that doesn’t damage walls.
Even if you own, wallfabric is a luscious alternative to wallpaper. The added bonus being that, when you do remove the fabric from the wall, you can [...]