Yesterday was the first full day of Kindergarten. This meant it was the first time in months where I had 7 straight, kid-free hours. Bliss. I did a whole heck of a lot yesterday, even have a sore shoulder to prove it. The accomplishment giving me the most joy and no pain, is this one:
I wallpapered my front hall closet with vintage, regency, gold flocked wallpaper from the 1960's. Isn't it dreamy?
Here's the deal. I have lived my sweet house (the love of my life) for nearly 10 years. I have redone and redone again each room in this house. Though there are still little nooks and crannies I have yet to tackle. One being the front hall closet.
It is so sweet and tiny and really can't be, shouldn't be, used for anything except guest coats. I have always wanted it to be surprisingly pretty and empty, just waiting for my guests to arrive. The problem is, since I have never made it cute and sassy it has been reserved for holding a bunch of...crap (the following image may be disturbing for some viewers).
There was little in this closet that was worthy of saving. I can hardly believe I have been abusing my real estate this way. That is a bonefied unused square foot! Opportunity knocked, as it normally does, in the form of someone else's trash. Go figure someone was throwing this away, blasphemy.
I asked my dear old friend Annmarie for the left over wallapaper paste from her recent project. I was on my way. That's right friends, the cost for this little make over $0. My favorite.
There was only one real hang up, well maybe two. 1st, this specimen of vintage gold flocked wallpaper truly is vintage. The paper is deteriorating and was not what I would call easy to work with. I had to come to very quick terms that this was not a project that was going to have a pefect ending. The paper is just too old. I got it up, but upon close inspection anyone would see that it is possibly the worst paperhanging job, ever. It's a closet, the paper is fabulous, who cares? Perfection is one of the many things of which I can let go.
The second little issue is that once hung and wet, I realize the paper smells. Hmmmm. I put an incnese diffuser in there, it's not quite coat season yet, and well I think it looks good enought to have a few flaws. Even big daddy, who has the best smeller on the planet thinks it's just dandy. I think he is just beyond thrilled I finally conquered the front closet.
No matter the angle, it's my mostest favorite ever!
Looks really great, Laurie! So I have five more years before I can get any serious projects done?! :)
Posted by: Dena | 09/22/2010 at 12:58 PM
It looks groovy!
Posted by: Barefoot Liz | 09/22/2010 at 02:50 PM
who are you kidding, big daddy is happy cuz it cost $0! and where did all the crap go, may i ask? haha.it's supercool...i've always wanted to wallpaper a closet. come over i got some extrey paper for our guest room closet. no idea how to do it. oh wait, that room is supposed to be betsey's...poor kid.
Posted by: caitkuhe | 09/22/2010 at 03:55 PM
looks pretty darn AMAZING to me!!
Posted by: Nicole P. | 09/23/2010 at 03:50 PM
Laurie,
That's amazing!!!! I'd love to have a closet like that! Both in function and location!
Posted by: Allison Fullenkamp | 09/26/2010 at 03:15 PM