I’ll let you ascertain what exactly the extra “F” stands for. On Wednesday I woke up sure that it must be Saturday, but no — just another day in the longest week in the history of the world. So I apologize for not being the postess with the mostest, but when you’re trying to type with Pitbull’s “I Know You Want Me” cranked up to the max on a xbox dance game, you can’t really expect much.
I will say that Ike is a very talented dancer. And yes, I am awaiting my parent of the year award. I hear it’s coming any minute.
Anyhow, I’m having an internal debate about the wallpaper I had chosen for the front entry:

I’m looking for something that can play second fiddle, because Wallpaper X will be holding court next to the dark front room and I don’t want the paper to get any melodramaculus ideas about stealing the show.
So this is Neisha Crosland’s Zebra in stone, and it’s a two roll minimum. From England with mega shipping rates. So that makes it well over $200 for this order alone. Now that’s not a ton of $$$, but when I have a zillion things to buy it’s about $100 more than I had intended to spend. Remind me again of why I’m not rich and famous?
Anyway I find myself shopping for wallpaper. Again. So far this is the best I’ve found:

I like most of Harlequin’s Deco inspired Arkona collection, actually. Otto is a pretty pattern, but not quite as light and bright as the NC’s Zebra.

Cole and Son’s Malachite in silver on beige is also a contender. It’s super hard to photograph, but I think this picture shows the color and texture well. You can also see a picture I took of it here.
So, I’m open to suggestions for interesting tone on tone wallpaper. Hit me with your best shot.
Or maybe I should just go with this mural:

It is pretty tempting… but I think I better stick with my original plan.
Happy TGIMFF, y’all.
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Uno, dos, tres, quattro!
I adore the first-pick paper. Hey, it’s only money after all.
Just to clarify…I’m talking about the zebra paper pictured above. Because I think we both know that your decision hinges on my opinion.
Malachite. A little shiny never hurt, plus it should be easy to hang, right?
Thought exercise: what kind of insane, Elle Decor Espana house would you need to make that mural work?
i love TGIMFF, might want to use that one day! Really like the first paper, but I agree with you $200 ain’t cheap. MIght be a crazy, crazy question, but have you checked out Lowes? Or Steve’s? I only suggest that because you’re looking for something that can be a good background paper. Might be worth it for the drastically reduced price!
enjoy your weekend,
dayka
“Tiger slinking through the underbrush” — yes, please! I like both of the art decoy papers you posted. The beige malachite paper is sort of underwhelming.
Love them all, but I’d die of jealousy if you got the malachite.
Neisha all the way. What’s $100 a year from now. Do it.
PS- too cute that Ike gets down and dirty to club music.