Wallpaper makes me smile

The last few years have seen a resurgence of wallpaper. No longer is it tacky or the mark of bad 70s design. I think the difference now is that wallpaper is being used more sparingly, and the paper designs themselves are truly pieces of art. Today, the designs are endless. You can find everything from solids, to textured, to funky patterns. You can buy the paper in traditional rolls, and also single sheets...

Prices range too. If you're looking for an inexpensive update to your wall, my old faithful is the Home Depot. Or, if you have some extra money to spend, designs from companies like Nama Rocco Wallpaper Studio will cost a bit more, about $120/sheet.

Check out the wallpaper I found at Graham & Brown. It's a basically bunch of frames, repeated. What you put inside the frames is up to you. This would be a great idea for a kids room - they could draw, or display their artwork on the wall, or any room really - paste photos, paint or post letter or words.

This month, I'll be repainting my bedroom. I'll also be adding a few new pieces to the wall, including wallpaper. Instead of using the paper to totally cover the walls, my plan is to pick up some inexpensive frames and dig out my scissors and glue stick. I want to frame small squares to display on the wall, like this, but on a much smaller scale...

Ehow has great instructions for this project. Click here.

Wallpaper can not only be used for your walls but there are loads of other options. Decorate greeting cards, lampshades, line drawers...and the list goes on.

I'll post the pics when I'm done with my little project. Until then...happy decorating!