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Sunday, March 11, 2012

A renters version of wallpaper---a HUGE map!

Well I have to say I am drooling over all of the amazing ideas out there in blog-land about fun things to do to your walls....like:
Stencils 
&
Wallpaper
BUT I am a renter and am VERY limited by what I can do....
I have been wishing for pattern and a little color and interest in my rooms...
so I have been on a hunt for other options.



I found this vintage school map and fell in love with the idea of 
"temporary wallpaper with this huge map"



The map is so huge and I know the proportions aren't quite perfect, but I couldn't pass this vintage canvas beauty up!


Do you remember what these from your school years?  I sure do!


Yes I think this adds just the right amount of interest to my master bedroom.


And so now that I have this wall "covered" for now I will be looking for other options for other rooms!
I like the challenges of decorating my rental but I can't wait to have my own space with freedom to paint and wall paper!


I am linking up to a few of these amazing parties---be sure to check them out for some great inspiration!!!

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17 Comments:

Blogger Cassie Bustamante said...

jaime that is AWESOME!!!! i love it!!!!

March 11, 2012 at 8:11 PM  
Blogger Kim@todayismysome-day said...

Love this! I have a "thing" for maps! I remember these well :) Wish I could find one nearby.

March 11, 2012 at 8:14 PM  
Blogger Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers said...

This looks awesome! It adds so much to the room. I love the whole map fad going on right now, I keep looking for some old ones at the Goodwill but haven't had any luck. Congrats on your fabulous find, I love that you used it for wall paper.

March 11, 2012 at 8:50 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I love maps! I'm seeing them used in so many different ways right now!!

March 11, 2012 at 9:20 PM  
Blogger Shannon Fox said...

I do remember them. It actully looks so cool. I like it =) The colors are subtle and soothing... Great find and great idea!!

March 12, 2012 at 1:16 AM  
Blogger Kimberly said...

I think I remember seeing an episode of christopher lowell years ago where he hung wallpaper by dipping it in starch and putting it up that way. You could then just peel the wallpaper off when you were sick of it without doing any damage to the walls.

March 12, 2012 at 3:29 AM  
Blogger SoSimple said...

I love Linky parties. I always find great blogs. What a cozy room, love what you've done.

Sonya
www.sosimplerooms.blogspot.com

March 12, 2012 at 6:42 AM  
Blogger Lindsay said...

I love this big map, it adds so much to the room! Such a great way to decorate in a rented place! Great job Jaime!

March 12, 2012 at 6:54 AM  
Blogger Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted said...

Brings back school girl memories! I love the usuage of maps. Love the unique take you took on it by using it behind your bed.

March 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Great find! This looks fantastic on your wall, congratulations on a great decor item/idea.

March 12, 2012 at 3:18 PM  
Blogger Linda @ it all started with paint said...

Just love that old school map. Certainly brings back so many memories!

:)

Linda

March 13, 2012 at 2:52 PM  
Blogger Tisha Clapp said...

What a beautiful room, and the map adds a great touch at the head. Thanks for linking up!

March 13, 2012 at 6:21 PM  
Blogger Stacey said...

Very nice Jaime! I love this! I hve been on the hunt for maps and world maps are not easy to find for some reason! Please come and link this up - would love to have you of course!
Stacey of Embracing Change

March 14, 2012 at 7:29 PM  
Blogger Heather at Happy Chippy Junk said...

Love the map!! Love the soft colors! Who would have thought as we sat in grade school that one day we'd hang maps on our bedroom walls!! (I have one too)

March 15, 2012 at 7:11 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I love this idea! Th epistle colors in the map work really well in your space!

March 16, 2012 at 7:13 AM  
Blogger Stacey said...

I love me some maps! Great idea! I love that bed too esp the ruffled pillow!
Thanks for coming by to link up - you know I already thing you ROCK! Please come back this Thursday as well!
Stacey of Embracing Change

March 19, 2012 at 2:00 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Love this!! I'm featuring it today :)

March 23, 2012 at 5:37 AM  

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