The Rise and Fall of Wallpaper

Wallpaper has made a comeback with some of the coolest looking designs ever. Painted walls are just too boring these days and adding some wallpaper to a feature wall or the entire room really takes it up a notch. However, if you still have wallpaper up that is over 15 years old, your wallpaper is not the kind I am talking about. Time to update! Do not fear, those 80's designs are gone and in their place are some really fun and modern patterns.

Let's take a look at what was then and what is now:

I hope these aren't looking too familiar to you, like in the other room familiar. Time to take it down!

Today's Wallpaper:

Stripes are always in style.

These are some really great kid's wallpaper.

This is a great example of vintage looking wallpaper that has an updated design and feel.

So chic!
My fav
If you don't want to dive head first into the new wallpaper trend, try papering a feature wall instead of the entire room.
Or, you can also just paper one large panel and frame it in trim for an art piece look.

So, are you loving these wallpapers? I am! Just remember, it's not going to last you for 15 years, yes this stuff will go out of style so if you don't update often, don't go too crazy and wallpaper every wall in your house! A little powder room here and a feature wall there will be just right.

~Jessica

Back To School

This morning I left my house for work at approximately 7:45 give or take a minute which is usually always plenty of time to be in my seat and checking my email by 8. However, for some reason, I chose to block out what happens 9 months out of the year. School traffic.

That's right, summer is over (unfortunately not seasonally) and all those kiddos are headed back to school and all their parents are clogging up the roads. I don't know which is worse, traffic in the morning or teenagers looting all over town (self-realization that I am getting old by that statement). It's a toss up.

So what does this have to do with anything? Nothing really. Just thought you should know why I was late this morning. Alternative routes will be tested tomorrow.

So, since I am on the subject of school. Let's check out some of the coolest schools around!

PS Brandy has a fresh box of crayons to admire on her desk! *See Brandy's inspiration post

~Jessica

We're Back!!!

Studio B Designs has been on a field trip for the past few days. We all packed up and left for Dallas on Wednesday for MetroCon10. MetroCon is basically a smaller version of NeoCon in Chicago, a big Interior Design convention where companies display new products ranging from furniture to flooring to wall covering and fabrics. Highlights of this year's metrocon are as follows:

1. Pittsburgh Paints on aisle 200 gave away Sprinkles cupcakes

2. Having fun with hats and sunglasses while making a photo flip book, thanks Design Guide

3. Manicures at the Miliken carpet booth

4. The shout out for Studio B Designs in Tyler, TX during the ADA Common Mistakes CEU class

5. Fabulous dinner at La Duni restaurant and the discovery of frozen mojitos

6. Candy Candy and more free Candy

7. Oh, and seeing all the cool new products!

And now, for a photo montage

Brandy showing off her new Kate Spade

MetroCon10

Really cool whiteboard table, so much fun

Wall Panels

My favorite product at the show, a french chair that has been sprayed with some special foam/paint material that makes the chair weather resistant. I want these for my back porch!

Cool new seating from Nucraft

Hannah's getting married so we celebrated at La Duni!

Fake flowers that are acceptable to me! Used for cool art pieces like this one.

And this one

MetroCon10 kick-off party

East Hampton Summer Chic Attire at it's finest, as the invitation called for.

And now, here's a look at some Before and After pics of my pantry. I did the DIY challenge last week and tackled organizing my pantry!

I had already started clearing off shelves when I remembered to take a before shot.

Yikes, I am embarrassed!

After: So pretty! And Organized!

Now, I can find everything!

Have you organized your stuff yet? Send me some Before and After pics! Jessica_studiob@suddenlinkmail.com

~Jessica