15 August 2009

I got my wallpaper!!!!

Yay!!! We're (my husband) is hanging the wallpaper as I type!!! I should be packing but had to let you all know!!!!
It's going in the breakfast nook of our kitchen (which will have dark walnut hardwood floors installed in a couple of weeks, also courtesy of wonderful husband.):


If you remember, I really wanted Studio Printworks' "Pineapple Petite" but found that it just wasn't in the budget:

I also loved Cotwan & Tout's Botanique Spectaculaire wallpaper & it was also too pricey:

So I started searching & searching for something I loved and found something I like more than any of the others!!! It's a bit more old-fashioned which I really love juxtaposed against the saarinen-style table. ( I found it here)


Here's an image of the same "Etchings Collection" Floral Toile paper in yellow:

I wanted to go black & white so I could switch up my table settings to suit my moods and... because I have black counters & shelf brackets and whitebeadboard:
I'll show after pics as soon as the floor is in!!!
xoxo,
lauren
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28 comments:

  1. Fargerike DagnyAugust 15, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Wow! I LOVE IT!!! It's going to look amazing with your kitchen. Can't wait to see the finished product :)
    Everything OK with Christian and the pregnancy?

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  2. decorator to the starsAugust 15, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    GREAT BLOG, PLEASE CHECK OUT MINE, I THINK YOU'LL LIKE IT :) GIO

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  3. EileenAugust 15, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Perfection! But I didn't expect anything less!
    I absolutely love the wallpaper, and I think I may get it in yellow for my foyer!
    Thanks so much for sharing!
    All the best,
    Eileen

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  4. MFAMBAugust 15, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    gorgeous. can't wait to see it. and am still waiting for the finished bedroom missy!!

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  5. TrouvaisAugust 15, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Love it. It's so much better in black and white... I've been into antique etchings, engravings lately...it's amazing what you see when you remove the distraction of color.

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  6. Julie@beingRUBYAugust 15, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Hi Lauren. All these choices are gorgeous. I'm not usually one for wallpaper but do love toile in b&w or grey tones. Can't wait to see the results.

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  7. WindlostAugust 15, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    What a gorgeous find. I cannot wait to see the finished product. And what a great husband you have!

    xo T.

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  10. Linda in AZ *August 15, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    * LOVERLY!!! No doubt it's going to be SIMPLY STUNNNNING~~~ can't WAIT to see it "UP"!!!!!!! Give the hubs a loving, encouraging hug (so he'll hurry!), cuz I'm toooo old to hold my breath for tooooo long WAITING!!!

    "Oh HAPPY DAY" for you! Wonderful!!!

    Warmest,
    Linda in AZ *

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  11. Maria KillamAugust 16, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    Yaay! I can hardly wait to see it! I love it Lauren. You have such excellent taste! I love your blog!
    x
    Maria

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  12. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...August 16, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Very cool...sounds like a great plan, waiting for the finale!!! xoxo~Kathy~ @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  13. One of my Hobby BlogsAugust 16, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    well aren't you the lucky one to have a DH who actually does something, not so much mine, he's a bit on the "lazy" side... but that's ok I guess... Love your choice of paper, can't wait to see it up, check out my blog to see my post on our wallpaper I did just a couple of days ago!!!

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  14. SevenbeadsAugust 16, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I love that paper and enjoy your blog.

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  15. MichelleAugust 16, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    I know it's going to be stunning Lauren...can't wait to see!!

    Best,
    Michelle

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  16. CindyAugust 16, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    I love your kitchen and that paper will look soooo good in there. Also I adore your light fixture in there, wow! It is so great looking! hugs, Cindy S

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  17. cotedetexasAugust 17, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    I love that paper and can't wait to see it up!!!!!!! yeah!!!!! your kitchen is so darling.

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  18. SarahAugust 17, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    That is very exciting, can't wait to see how it turns out!
    www.realestatestyle.blogspot.com
    S

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  19. Haven and HomeAugust 17, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Can not wait to see it!

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  20. FROM THE RIGHT BANKAugust 17, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    How exciting! You really are being so decisive and getting so much done. I'm totally jealous. ;) Looking forward to seeing it up! P.S. Aren't husbands the best?

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  21. KristenAugust 17, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    I like it! Have a great trip. Will e-mail you about the purse.
    Kristen

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  22. LindsBAugust 17, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    How exciting! Its going to look so great in that room with your table, cabinets...well just everything!!

    I hope you are having a great time in OBX!

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  23. UnknownAugust 17, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    It's stunning - the room will be gorgeous!

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  24. Maria KillamAugust 17, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Hey Lauren, I forgot you are on vacation!! I just wanted to let you know I mentioned your last fern post in my post today; http://tinyurl.com/lgyeuh

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  25. Sarah RingAugust 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    Love the wallpaper you chose. Can't wait to see the results!

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  26. CatherineAugust 18, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    I love it, it's going to look great! I just ordered a sample of something similiar from that new Easychange line. Hubby has been hesitant about wallpaper - but I showed him your post and said, "see, it's cool!" ; )

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  27. Tiina of livingConceptAugust 20, 2009 at 2:02 AM

    what a lovely wallpaper!!
    have a great day!
    /tiina from stockholm

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  28. simply seletaAugust 24, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Ohhh, I'm catching up on your blog. Yay for your wallpaper!!! Cannot WAIT to see!

    Your house is looking great. And love that little peanut sipping his peanut butter smoothie in the shot glass. Adorable!!!

    xoxo

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~Lauren