tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89974570846113954172024-03-19T08:23:11.014-04:00For the Love of WallpaperFor more than 109 years U.S. Wallcovering has served as the finest source for wallcovering in Northeast Ohio. With over 4000 patterns in stock you will be inspired to bring a designer touch into your life, and this blog will give you ideas and inspiration!U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-47613474453482135412012-09-19T11:59:00.000-04:002013-04-04T14:52:43.575-04:002012 Color of the Year is....<b>And, the winner is <a href="http://www.fortheloveofwallpaper.com/" target="_blank">Tangerine Tango</a>. According to Pantone, the color-services company, and the creators of the Pantone Matching System (PMS) color charts, recognized by designers and artists worldwide, Tangerine Tango will be promoted and featured as the color to wear, the new color for wallcovering and <a href="http://www.fortheloveofwallpaper.com/" target="_blank">fabric patterns</a> and the 'it' color for cosmetics, dining accessories, linens and decorative packaging materials. </b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPBSAalWkZkkf6RUVEVsbp1HSjeSsmbA5vwEEv6BlTAt-Cxrs8vZWuIPsA2q3oz4f9dhCwoJ3R7A47eq67r-nNZGXC2xqA9JUXRKe8fsRErQdO6-6CeB9GTdz2NIZMevVMQOlN38AGbY/s1600/tangerine-tango+pantone.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPBSAalWkZkkf6RUVEVsbp1HSjeSsmbA5vwEEv6BlTAt-Cxrs8vZWuIPsA2q3oz4f9dhCwoJ3R7A47eq67r-nNZGXC2xqA9JUXRKe8fsRErQdO6-6CeB9GTdz2NIZMevVMQOlN38AGbY/s320/tangerine-tango+pantone.jpeg" width="320" /></b></a><b>According to Pantone, "while the 2011 color of the year, Pantone 18-2120 Honeysuckle, encouraged us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor, Tangerine Tango, Pantone 17-1463, a spirited reddish orange, was chosen for its ability to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward. Tangerine Tango is sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive. It is an orange with a lot of depth to it and calls to mind the radiant shadings of a sunset. </b><br />
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<b>Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high visibiliy, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy." See the color swatch above. Alternatively, Benjamin Moore, one of the leading paint manufacturers, has selected Blue as their 2012 <a href="http://www.fortheloveofwallpaper.com/" target="_blank">color of the year</a>. </b><br />
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<b>The specific choice is Wythe Blue HC-143. It is a blue with a tint of green and gray and is from their historical collection. According to Benjamin Moore, this shade of blue was selected because it "has a modern edge, yet is so rooted in history and is respectful of what's classic and enduring. It also goes with so many other colors and materials and is an elemental part of nature and evokes the essence of the earth, sky and water." Another big trend for 2012 is the use of broad stripes. Horizontal stripes, vertical stripes or even a single bold stripe on one wall to really make a room come alive. For a very contemporary look, consider a wall covered with a textured blue wallcovering and accented with a wide patterned border featuring tangerine accents used at chair rail height, as a ceiling molding and/or at baseboard level to add real wow factor to any space.</b><br />
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<b>For a more traditional look, consider a classic striped wallcovering in soft hues. Check out the stripe wallcovering below, a Waverly pattern that has the appearance of a hand-painted water color canvas. It bridges the past to the present.</b><br />
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<br />U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-40634029926639603572012-09-12T11:53:00.000-04:002013-04-04T15:07:11.663-04:00What is Grasscloth Wallpaper?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/For-The-Love-Of-Wallpaper/Go-Green-natural-fibers-/_i.html?_fsub=2043213010" target="_blank">Grasscloth</a> - is an environmentally friendly way to add natural texture and beauty to your walls. Grasscloth is made by weaving sustainable grasses and fibers together. The result is an organic material that is naturally free of toxic substances and is manufactured in an ecologically sound way. When you add grasscloth to your decor you are not only making a fashion statement but also sending a clear message about your commitment to the environment. And, because it is a natural product, grasscloth is 'an original'--no two patterns are alike. Ranging from dense texture to line-like finishes and from off-white to soft beige (the most traditional grasscloth color) to dynamic jewel tones to bold primary colors and everything in between, there is something for every decor, every taste, every budget. </b><br />
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<b>Grasscloth used to be the 'it' wallcovering a number of years ago. The new emphasis on non-toxic elements for the home and the heightened awareness of the environmental cost of petroleum-based manufacturing procedures have combined to create a resurgence in the use of this stunning natural product that visually warms any space. Why not take a home inventory and imagine the opportunities for a grasscloth makover.</b><br />
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<b>Frame a section of wallpaper for a <a href="http://www.fortheloveofwallpaper.com/" target="_blank">customized piece of artwork</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Group a few framed pieces in
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<b>Use wallpaper to accent one wall within a room, or cover the
whole room with a simple pattern to make a <a href="http://www.fortheloveofwallpaper.com/" target="_blank">bold statement</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another way to use wallpaper uniquely in a
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and then repositioned for a quick and easy update.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are a wide variety of <a href="http://www.fortheloveofwallpaper.com/FatheadsandWallDecalsListings.html" target="_blank">wall decal</a> images
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the mirror and add various small images on the walls to reflect the design
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U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-507611823736779802011-08-07T16:59:00.000-04:002011-08-07T16:59:09.012-04:00DISNEY SPECIAL PURCHASE<div style="color: red;">When it comes to wallcovering, DISNEY is always a big draw.</div><div style="color: red;"><br />
</div><div style="color: red;">In our last blog posting we featured animal print borders and now as a follow-up, we are pleased to feature some of your favorite Disney characters. Another form of animals you might say--one that shows animals as friendly interactive, almost human-like creatures. So scroll on down and enjoy a gallery of Disney characters as they cavort in the forest, swim in the ocean or fly through the galaxy. All for your viewing pleasure.</div><div style="color: red;"><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Winnie the Pooh Who</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Who you might ask is Winnie the Pooh</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">He is a bear, what else is new</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: red; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">And Nemo in the deep sea blue</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Those cute sharks cause you to coo</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Buzz flies through the sky as not many can do</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Count him among the very lucky few</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Cinderella is a beauty for every prince to woo</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">She can even cause a cow to moo</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Mickey is mighty and holds the glue</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">To all Disney characters, even Roo</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: red; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-30616050541216629392011-06-30T11:21:00.000-04:002011-06-30T11:21:01.237-04:00ANIMAL PRINTS GALORE--A DAY AT THE ZOO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPCBPIZD7boAwNFTh-nnmZ80Opyzx7MNi7sB9QkKvl-ucDqY2lIWC9s86yYgYr9xjCCCPT979-MJMzKCLKExVBFsQOO2xU4n63jzhM2t0Rzd3d59FRgNMWwhlZ02uI2QQjqOZxO8YeW8/s1600/Zoo+Multi+Anial+Border.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPCBPIZD7boAwNFTh-nnmZ80Opyzx7MNi7sB9QkKvl-ucDqY2lIWC9s86yYgYr9xjCCCPT979-MJMzKCLKExVBFsQOO2xU4n63jzhM2t0Rzd3d59FRgNMWwhlZ02uI2QQjqOZxO8YeW8/s320/Zoo+Multi+Anial+Border.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<b>Animal prints are<span style="color: cyan;"> </span><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">BIG</span></span> and what better way to demonstrate animal print borders, than by photographing them in their natural habitat at the Cleveland Zoo. Following is a photo album of some of our favorite animal print borders with some of our favorite models and our favorite animals. The Cleveland Zoo just opened a special new Elephant Crossing exhibit that was a great starting off point for our On The Wild Side feature. From there it was on to the monkeys, fish, turtles, cheetahs and giraffes. Alas, no zebras in this photo album, but we do have zebra border, zebra wallpaper and cheetah/leopard print border and wallpaper (in-stock) as well.</b><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: yellow; color: #4c1130; text-align: center;"><b>Their bodies are graceful and their faces benign</b></div><div style="background-color: yellow; color: #4c1130; text-align: center;"><b>And manage to rise above the worst of human malign</b></div><div style="background-color: yellow; color: #4c1130; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: yellow; color: #4c1130; text-align: center;"><b>Roaming the mysterious wild in a state of free</b></div><div style="background-color: yellow; color: #4c1130; text-align: center;"><b>They're engaging as can be when hanging from a tree</b></div><div style="background-color: yellow; color: #4c1130; text-align: center;"><br />
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"Wallpapered Dumpsters transform environmental activism into unexpected beauty. This project is an inquiry into urban waste, free art, and notions of femininity, beauty and domesticity. Inspired by free and accessible art the artist states, "If we see dumpsters as works of art, we have raised consciousness." </span></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Just when you thought you had seen it all</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">There comes an idea that sounds a clarion call</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Wallpaper can be used to brighten a room</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">But it also has potential to reclaim a tomb</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">But when you a decorative redux give</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Suddenly the trash heap has a new life to live</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">As a work of art that looks mighty fine</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">‘Tis surely a promising environmental sign</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">That people do care about surrounding space</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Enough to dress up a dumpster with a brand new face</span></b></div>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-30455084771148239692011-04-28T01:08:00.000-04:002011-04-28T01:08:48.686-04:00WALLPAPER TRENDS<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>This week we continue our ongoing series of discussions with leading design experts about the state of the </b></span><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">wallcovering industry. Bob (Bobby) Higgins is associated with Sterling Decor Concepts and RJHiggins and Associates, representing International & Fine Decorating Products.</span></b> <b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">According to Bobby, the most important new trends in wallcovering are: Green and Lean. Green refers to the ecologically sound materials associated with wallpapers today and Lean refers to the ease of wallpaper installation and the ease of removal</span></b>.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Bobby has decades of experience in the wallcovering industry and is always on the lookout for new trends. He travels the world on a quest to find the next big wallcovering 'thing'. And, following are some of his sound bite observations regarding the wallpaper of today:</span></b><br />
<ul><li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">The design community is gravitating back to wallcovering</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Wallpaper is being used as a design focal point on single walls v. an entire room</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Textures are 'in' from mosaics to faux finishes to suedes and tactile stucco and other natural looks that make a design statement but are kind to the environment </span></b></li>
<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>New wallcovering materials and supplies make it a virtual snap to install and de-install wallpaper--Easy Up Easy Down</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Natural fibers are big--Grasscloth and cork in particular</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Wallcovering is timeless</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Big Colors--Turquoise/Spa Blue/Purple/Yellow/White</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>The new demographic--kids love wallpaper--it is 'new' to them</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Retro looks are big--circles-geometric shapes</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Tone on Tone with texture is the new neutral </b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Future trends--wallpaper is back to stay--consumers are recognizing the enhanced value wallpaper adds to a home and the warmth wallcovering adds to a decorating scheme</b></span></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">20-30% of wallcovering is now purchased on the Internet</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Designers are turning their attention to creating new wallpaper looks. Two big names in wallcovering design are Candice Olson and April Cornell</span></b> </li>
</ul><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">So, wait no more. Check out your local wallpaper store--yes, there are still some stores that actually stock product and they tend to offer great pricing deals--or do a web search. Either way, you are in for a treat--wonderful products in many different styles and colors. You are sure to find something that will truly enhance your personal decor. </span></b>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-67943213934056558632011-04-21T23:26:00.000-04:002011-04-21T23:26:20.840-04:00Wallpaper Used Creatively<span style="color: blue;">Wallpaper offers a simple and cost effective way to change a room's look or vibe. But, a new trend is to use wallpaper in specific ways as a dramatic accent. It can be used for a single wall or as a filler between molding strips instead of a picture. Or, use it for scrap booking or craft projects, to wallpaper a doll house or a dresser or a door, or as a backdrop for a photograph--the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">The following photographs offer real life examples of how the same wallpaper pattern can be used effectively in different ways in very different settings. The first photo illustrates a sliding bedroom door covered in a golden hued fleurs-de-lis pattern. Note the border pattern above the door and at chair rail height as well. In the second photo, the same paper is used beneath a chair rail going up a double staircase in a contemporary take on a traditional home.</span> <span style="color: blue;">In both cases, the effect is striking and noteworthy. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">So, give some thought as to how you can make a dramatic wallpaper statement in your home.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Wallpaper can change the look of a place</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">And make it seem like a different space</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-53193235970208349182011-04-15T00:24:00.000-04:002011-04-15T00:26:28.425-04:00Batter Up<span style="color: blue;">It's that time of year when thoughts turn to America's favorite pastime--BASEBALL. It is also a time to clean out clutter and freshen up the look of your home. What better way to blend a love of sport and a new decor than with a baseball border. Shown below are some wallpaper border alternatives that could make a study, recreation room, game room or teenager's bedroom look oh so new. Borders are available in generic form and also specific team colors and graphics.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Grab your glove it’s that time of year</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">To head to the ball park and cheer</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">For your favorite MLB team be it major or minor</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Even the hot dogs taste better than at the diner</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">America’s favorite pastime is here for another season</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">To bring us joy and sorrow, sometimes for no reason</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">And to show your rah rah spirit is for real</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">What better way than to that old border peel</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">In order to replace it with a border brand new</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: red; color: blue; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">You can be one of the special privileged few </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-50832591808926413302011-03-31T12:55:00.000-04:002011-03-31T12:55:39.000-04:00Browns Borders In Stock<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It's Back!! Cleveland Browns Wallpaper Border is impossible to find. It is a border that is not currently being produced and yet there is a large demand for this product. We quickly sold out of our last supply and just now have received a new shipment. At a time when basketball is winding down, baseball is heating up (Cleveland Indians Home Opening Day is one day away) and football remains in the news, this is a good time to stock up on a Border that will soon become a collector's item. <br />
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Go Indians<br />
Go Browns<br />
Go Cavs U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-90491580349115380252011-03-24T17:34:00.000-04:002011-03-24T17:34:39.937-04:00Wallpaper CreativeIn the last blog posting, we interviewed Gary Levine, a lifelong student of the ways of wallpaper and the current President of U.S. Wallcovering. Over the past 60 years ( I know, he doesn't look THAT old),<br />
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There are 5 Super Technique Pointers that Gary would like to share with all readers:<br />
1. Don't use a seam roller<br />
2. Use activator, even for pre-pasted product<br />
3. 'Book' wallpaper for 7-10 minutes<br />
4. Start hanging opposite the entrance to a room<br />
5. Use water boxes for borders, not for wallpaper<br />
If you would like to have an explanation on any of these points, just drop us a line at uswallcovering@yahoo.com and we'll provide further details.<br />
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<span><span style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><u><b>Creative Uses of Wallpaper</b></u></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span><span style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Wallpaper is not just for hanging on walls. Below is a listing of some of the more creative ways to apply wallpaper.</span></span></span></span><br />
<ul><li><span><span style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Cover a refrigerator using adhesive-backed magnets</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Cover the back of a curio cabinet</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Cover the back of bookcases</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Cover a closet door (see photo below)</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Cover a portion of a cupboard door and surround with molding</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Use as a back-drop for a photograph--large or small</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Cover glass mirrors or place decals on windows</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Use as an accent wall </span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Use in lieu of a painting</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Apply to a ceiling</span></span></span></span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Example of sliding closet door covered with the same pattern as on the adjacent wall</td><td class="tr-caption" style="background-color: #3d85c6; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">You have a chance to make a change</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">In many ways and a very broad range</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">From closets to bookcases and even a frig</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">The use of wallpaper can be a bridge </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span></span>From the simple to the simply spectacular</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">No matter what the plan or the vernacular</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Whether stripes or clouds or checkered plaid</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Wallpaper lifts your spirits and reduces the bad</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">It also can change the look or feel of a space</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">For this, one could make a very good case</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-26039826161679886892011-03-09T22:39:00.000-05:002011-03-10T23:51:21.222-05:00Wallpaper Installation<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Go With the Flow</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Well, Spring still hasn't arrived at the shores of Lake Erie so, as promised, here are some more photos from Lapland. The first photo is of the room sign outside an ice room at the Ice Hotel in Sweden. Featured are the designers who created the room which is one of a select number of specially designed spaces. FLOW--How appropriate because it is the name of U.S. Wallcovering's new e-commerce website, For the Love of Wallcovering (FLOW for short). The second photo shows the ice bed covered in reindeer skins and an expedition-grade sleeping bag. You stay surprisingly warm. <br />
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<u><b>Wallpaper Installation</b></u><br />
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And, what you may ask, do photos of a Lapland Ice Hotel have to do with Wallpaper Installation. Not much, except an ice hotel is probably one of the few places where wallpaper cannot be applied. Otherwise, wallpaper is the perfect complement for any room or to cover just about any surface for that matter, except one of snow and ice.<u><b> </b></u><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Advanced Techniques for Hanging Today's Wallcovering. </b></span><br />
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Our resident expert is Gary Levine, Owner of U.S. Wallcovering, a business devoted to all things wallcovering, wallpaper and borders. U.S. Wallcovering has been a leader in the wallcovering industry for over 105 years. Gary grew up in the family business and has over 50 years experience working with wallpaper. He has led seminars for thousands of people on 'The Advanced Techniques for Hanging Today's Wallpaper.' In a recent interview, Gary revealed some techniques which are contrary to usual practices. Let us start with <span style="color: blue;"><b>Wallpaper </b><b>Preparation. </b><span style="color: black;">At the start of a project, the roll of paper should be reverse rolled to take the tension out of the paper. And now, it is time to 'book' the paper. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Booking Time. Booking time refers to the time between when you apply activator or paste and the time you actually hang the paper.</b><span style="color: black;"> Most instruction sheets suggest a 2-3 minute booking time but to quote Gary, "why manufacturers recommend 2 minutes is beyond us". </span></span>The appropriate amount of time for booking is 7-8 minutes in order to allow the paper to properly absorb the adhesive.<br />
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Stay tuned for additional Wallpaper Installation Tips in next week's blog.<br />
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<div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Wallpaper Installation</b></span></div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Hanging wallpaper is a breeze</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Honest, this is not some marketing tease</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Just paste it up and smooth it down</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">You can do it all without a frown</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Just pitch the roller and the tray</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">And be prepared to smile when visitors say</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">You did that perfect job without any help</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Nary a scream, a shout or a yelp</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">And the resulting wall is a perfect '10'</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Whether in a kitchen, dining room or den</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-18416210555810536032011-03-03T13:12:00.000-05:002011-03-03T13:12:22.165-05:00Lapland Revisited and Ohio State Basketball<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40MU0P6ktBb380Zfl-IMmkdpcTqbYsYC8tm05aE2z6-S3i_Gtf_9y6iWU-ViVn2XAWIvP7eYw7sHwpbUA1_Q4uG6UEiLS84cSdANHd_HRvJPLcnHy3Ya8p8NbsUJrzENEHlh1ZIGwiNc/s1600/Ohio+State+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40MU0P6ktBb380Zfl-IMmkdpcTqbYsYC8tm05aE2z6-S3i_Gtf_9y6iWU-ViVn2XAWIvP7eYw7sHwpbUA1_Q4uG6UEiLS84cSdANHd_HRvJPLcnHy3Ya8p8NbsUJrzENEHlh1ZIGwiNc/s320/Ohio+State+Logo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Dear reader, You are probably wondering what Lapland has to do with Ohio State Basketball. Actually, there is a connection. Lapland is a #1 destination for winter beauty and Ohio State is a #1 pick for an NCAA championship.<br />
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We actually had some readers from Sweden checking out our last Lapland posting. Kind of fun to see the blog activity map with green all over the USA and then a green entry in Sweden. And, with wallpaper so popular in Lapland, especially in the Jokkmokk region there may be a real business opportunity in the making. In the meantime, Disney comes to Lapland--I have sent off Hannah Montana, Peace sign, train and solar system borders and decals for the rooms of some young Laplanders. Once the products are installed we'll try to get photos to post for all to see.<br />
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So, feast your eyes on some more Lapland photos and on some Ohio State decals just in time for March Madness.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Until Spring comes to Ohio I think I will continue to show photos from Lapland--puts our snow days and freezing temperatures into perspective.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">And, now on to Ohio State. One can imagine that the two gentleman in the Lapland photo above are cheering for Ohio State and encouraging the Buckeyes to maintain their #1 ranking.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidf92Y2MxTCZRsl0nSCSoSMbEbnslgCz5_uy5LELMsSDIlRvdcqIB7YQQNZlqu4XWrGoJ1rdQkf8UnDcf6VM5F0x9jctAFEATUqcvINri3jeAe2Syxrc5wf_q4iz-S4ueRSNcJfUnL_D8/s1600/Ohio+State+Basketball.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidf92Y2MxTCZRsl0nSCSoSMbEbnslgCz5_uy5LELMsSDIlRvdcqIB7YQQNZlqu4XWrGoJ1rdQkf8UnDcf6VM5F0x9jctAFEATUqcvINri3jeAe2Syxrc5wf_q4iz-S4ueRSNcJfUnL_D8/s200/Ohio+State+Basketball.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">There is a large assortment of Ohio State related decals available in time for OSU's certain appearance in the NCAA March Madness playoffs. We can only hope they have a long run all the way to the Finals and beyond. Go Buckeyes!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;">Can't get it out of my head</div><div style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;">Even when all is done and said</div><div style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;">Though world's apart, there is a bond</div><div style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;">One that reaches across the Atlantic pond</div><div style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;">In Lapland they mine for tin</div><div style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;">And in Ohio they seek a win</div><div style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;">So here's hoping reindeer will find food</div><div style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;">And the Buckeyes will be in a champion mood</div><div style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have just returned from Lapland and there is so much to share. It has been hard to select a representative group of images. The picture above says a lot. It is a front door to a Swedish farmhouse north of the Arctic Circle. The red color of the siding is a particular red that actually has a special Swedish name and is used on many rural dwellings. The key is in the door with a welcome sign adjacent. What a sign of TRUST. It is TRUST that permeates the Sami culture--a culture very dependent on the movement of reindeer. Reindeer are a Laplanders 'bank savings'. There is little exchange of money and much bartering of goods and services. Aside from the open door policy, another example of TRUST is the commitment of a weaver to send me a hand loomed blanket and then have me pay for it at the Market next year. WOW! </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lapland is a territory that goes across 4 countries north of the Arctic Circle--Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. There are 80,000 Laplanders, or Sami as they are better known--40,000 of whom live in Norway most of the time and 20,000 of whom live in Sweden most of the time. I say most of the time because their lives are linked to their reindeer herds and they will sometimes cross over national borders while moving their herds to pasture. Once a nomadic people, they now inhabit small villages and towns in the far north and once a year converge on Jokkmokk in Sweden for a market that has been in existence for 400 continous years. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"> It is cold in terms of temperature (-20 degrees F while I was there) but warm in terms of the hospitality and genuine kindness of the people. Just as the dwellings are painted red and sometimes yellow, the traditional dress of the Sami people is very colorful and quite elaborate in terms of the embroidery and the silver belts and ornaments. The traditional Sami hat has many red threads as above. Some people jokingly say there is a red thread for each reindeer owned. Note the traditional costumes below.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">And, what a surprise, Wallpaper is popular in Lapland! The middle photo above features a strong geometric pattern which serves as a perfect background for a display of functional design pieces. In fact, every wall in this Sami home is covered with wallpaper purchased on-line. Additional photos below feature other walls in local dwellings with a combination of soothing and exciting patterns. We talk of how wallpaper is coming back in the USA. Well, it never left Lapland where it has been appreciated for many years for its ability to soften a room and add interest and depth. In their craft work and dress the Sami epitomize style and good design sense. We can learn much from them, their way of life and their emphasis on TRUST.</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">These patterns reflect a variety of colors and styles utilized in Sami homes in Northern Sweden. I'll be sending my hosts some Peace Sign Decals, Hannah Montana Border and Train Decals for the young grandchildren. U.S. Wallcovering comes to Jokkmokk. Perhaps we can have a stall at next year's Market and sell some of our popular Disney decals and Borders. When we considered market expansion, setting up a temporary sales showroom in sub-zero temperature was not part of the plan. But, we are all about meeting customers' needs. So, who knows?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">In closing, the following pictures capture some of the natural beauty of Lapland as viewed inside a room at the world's largest Ice Hotel and from a frozen farmhouse window.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;">Who would have thought</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;">Of all the things sold and bought</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;">In the far reaches of Sweden cold</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;">That wallpaper would be edgy and bold</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;">It is a commodity hot</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;">Laplanders are truly besot</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;">With the possibilities of a patterned paper</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;">Featuring texture and many a geometric caper</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;">So feast your eyes on the examples rare</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;">Even as you beware of the moose and bear</div><div style="background-color: #999999; color: #f3f3f3; text-align: center;"><br />
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U.S. Wallcovering has been in business for over a century and has continued to adhere to the principles originally promoted by its founder, Abraham Levine--provide the best quality merchandise, offer the best value and support it all with the best customer service. As U.S. Wallcovering made changes, those changes were always tied to what customers were asking for. And, now, customers are asking for alternative shopping options. U.S. Wallcovering has listened and we have just launched an e-commerce site to support our basic store at www.uswallcoveringonline.com. The new store can be reached at <a href="http://www.fortheloveofwallpaper.com/">http://www.fortheloveofwallpaper.com</a>. We still have a ways to go in terms of site enhancement and product category completion but it is a start. We welcome your feedback.<br />
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<span style="background-color: lime; color: white;">Lapland Here I Come </span><br />
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In my quest to seek out unique wallpaper patterns from around the world I am off to Lapland to check out the wallpaper offerings north of the Arctic Circle. Might be hard to wallpaper a reindeer-hide tent but wallpaper would be a nice antidote for a landscape covered in white for much of the year. I am told they are experiencing one of the coldest winter's in recent memory with average temperatures hovering around zero. There is a special Winter Market held every year for the past 400 years that draws people from around the world to delight in the beautiful landscape, shop for Sami people crafts, listen to lectures and view exhibitions, sample some reindeer meat, ride a dogsled, stay in an Ice Hotel and otherwise enjoy the special charm of Lapland in Winter. I promise to share some of my white on white photos when I return. While I am running about in my Michelin-man down coat this blog will be vacationing as well for two weeks. When we come back it is off to the zoo snap some of those animal print patterns next to the real thing.<br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;">The cold north beckons</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;">With snow and ice I reckons</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;">And temperatures that define cold</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;">You have to be of a certain mold</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;">To see beyond the frost and limited sun</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;">This is not a place to sit on you bun</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;">But rather a land where one is in constant motion</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;">In order to prevent frostbite if one had such a notion </div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;">So, off I go loaded with objects of goose down</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;">Enough to keep any a frozen face from a frown</div><div style="background-color: #6fa8dc; color: #0b5394; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-35172826723025268132011-01-20T20:21:00.000-05:002011-01-20T20:21:24.308-05:00Honeysuckle is HotIt's official: Honeysuckle is the Color of the Year. A cross between pink and rose, this is a color that brings warmth into any room. Honeysuckle has been named the 2011 Color of the Year by Pantone which is a company recognized as THE color experts and the developer of the Pantone Matching System color chart used by designers worldwide. Articles in recent newspapers and trade journals have confirmed the selection of Honeysuckle. To quote an article from the Akron Beacon Journal, "Honeysuckle is a reddish pink with a blue undertone. It's stimulating, yet not as aggressive or passionate as red. It's also somewhat complex." Think of using it in a breakfast room or a small powder room, a child's room or a multi-purpose space. If you are concerned about wallpapering an entire wall with this color, consider using a border in Honeysuckle as a way to bring this color into your living space without having to redo your decor. It works as well with deep colors as it does with soft pastels and neutrals.<br />
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The picture below features a patterned wallpaper in a dining area. Perfect in a place by the ocean or any body of water or in a country cottage set in a forest.<br />
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<b>Browns Borders Sell Out. </b>The response to our blog reference to Cleveland Browns border has been terrific. We had a limited supply of this hard-to-find border, but, don't despair--we are getting more. <br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #e06666; text-align: center;">Honeysuckle is the color of the year</div><div style="background-color: #e06666; text-align: center;">So says Pantone, do you hear</div><div style="background-color: #e06666; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #e06666; text-align: center;">With warm tones and subtle shade</div><div style="background-color: #e06666; text-align: center;">'Tis a color that with time does not fade</div><div style="background-color: #e06666; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #e06666; text-align: center;">But rather always looks spiffy and new</div><div style="background-color: #e06666; text-align: center;">What a wonderful and sunny pleasing hue</div><div style="background-color: #e06666; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-60476093705228265872011-01-13T10:27:00.000-05:002011-01-13T11:01:38.012-05:00Animal Kingdom<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Well, I promised a picture from the zoo displaying some animal print wallpapers and borders alongside the real deal and that zoo picture will be coming up soon but this photo was just Too Good. Many thanks to Don Iannone, a fabulous photographer, for capturing this image of a coyote on a frozen Lake Erie in Bratenahl, OH. Pretty impressive. Just 10 minutes from downtown Cleveland, Bratenahl also boasts deer and red fox and an interesting array of migratory birds. Check out the Bratenahl website at <a href="http://www.bratenahlplace.com/">http://www.bratenahlplace.com</a><br />
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Still on the animal theme, we have received a number of requests recently for wallcoverings featuring horses. There are many wallpaper and border patterns featuring horses of all sizes and activity from galloping stallions to prancing foals but one of my favorites is a set of horse decals that can be affixed to any surface and are totally removable and changeable. The picture featured below is of decals installed on a child's playroom window in Bethesda, MD and the five year old little girl applied the images herself. How easy is that.<br />
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Enjoy what winter has to offer and dream of spring.<br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #666666; color: #cccccc; text-align: center;">It's that time of year for snow and ice</div><div style="background-color: #666666; color: #cccccc; text-align: center;">Wouldn't a ride on a horse be nice</div><div style="background-color: #666666; color: #cccccc; text-align: center;"><br />
A frozen tundra on Lake Erie</div><div style="background-color: #666666; color: #cccccc; text-align: center;">After a few weeks it makes one dreary</div><div style="background-color: #666666; color: #cccccc; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #666666; color: #cccccc; text-align: center;">A roving coyote can spice up the white</div><div style="background-color: #666666; color: #cccccc; text-align: center;">But beware, he may choose to fight</div><div style="background-color: #666666; color: #cccccc; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #666666; color: #cccccc; text-align: center;">A camera lens is a safe bet</div><div style="background-color: #666666; color: #cccccc; text-align: center;">To ensure his appetite you do not whet</div><div style="background-color: #666666; color: #cccccc; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-83182150632946686202010-12-30T17:21:00.000-05:002010-12-30T18:43:20.682-05:00Peace Border for All<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We at U.S. Wallcovering hope you had a wonderful holiday and we wish you a healthy, happy New Year--one that is filled with personal joy and love in a more peaceful world. And, perhaps some Peace Border to express that thought every day all year round. Perfect in a teenager's retreat or children's rec room--the multiple peace signs are backed with the words Love and Peace. How very appropriate.<br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #a64d79; color: white; text-align: center;">We all long for love and peace</div><div style="background-color: #a64d79; color: white; text-align: center;">In a world where war and hate cease</div><div style="background-color: #a64d79; color: white; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #a64d79; color: white; text-align: center;">And people North, South, East and West</div><div style="background-color: #a64d79; color: white; text-align: center;">Join together to seek out the best</div><div style="background-color: #a64d79; color: white; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #a64d79; color: white; text-align: center;">It is possible to get to this place</div><div style="background-color: #a64d79; color: white; text-align: center;">If only we agree to not always race</div><div style="background-color: #a64d79; color: white; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #a64d79; color: white; text-align: center;">To be there first and not care about the others</div><div style="background-color: #a64d79; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;">But rather to treat all on earth as our brothers</span></div><div style="background-color: #a64d79; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-82054067615319819122010-12-23T18:54:00.000-05:002010-12-23T18:58:23.311-05:00Happy Holidays From U.S.Wallcovering<div style="background-color: white; color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">We at </span><span style="color: red;">U.S. Wallcovering </span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">hope you have enjoyed reading our blog and look forward to providing you with articles of wallpaper and border-related topics in 2011. We still need to make good on our promise of a trip to the zoo with wallpaper in all stripes and spots and we have some exciting interviews to post with leading representatives of the wallcovering industry. But for now, our sincere </span><span style="color: red;">wishes for a joyous holiday and a healthy, happy New Year.</span></div><br />
<div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Happy Holidays </b></span></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b>'Tis the night before the day before The Day</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b>And thoughts turn to what is there to say</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b>At this time of year it is hard to be trite</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b>When trying hard to be clever and bright</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b>So we at U.S. Wallcovering wish you a year of health</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b>Supplemented by happiness and so much wealth</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b>Enough to buy many rolls to paper your walls</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b>In your bathroom, bedroom, den and halls</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b>We wish you a holiday of joy</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b>Filled with love and many a new toy</b></div><div style="background-color: red; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><b><br />
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</b></div>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-19361321235201390062010-12-16T10:42:00.000-05:002010-12-16T17:51:17.085-05:00RoomMates Make Great Stocking Stuffers<div style="color: #6aa84f;">Looking for that perfect stocking stuffer? Look no more. RoomMates make great stocking stuffers. They are the new hot wallcovering. Just peel them off their backing and apply the decals to the wall in your own custom way. And, they work on any surface material so they can be affixed to drywall or plaster or stone or wood or glass. They come in a range of colors and an assortment of subject matter from in-demand peace signs for the teenage and pre-teen crowd to choo choo trains and dinosaurs for the younger set to fabulous faux animal patterns and stylized trees for a more mature audience and inspirational quotes for every age. There is truly something for everyone and for every possible decor. And, they are re-positionable so you can change location as easily as you can install them. </div><div style="color: #6aa84f;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #6aa84f;">Best of all, they are specially priced for holiday giving, starting at just $12.99. </div><div style="color: #6aa84f;"><br />
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<span id="goog_32614346"></span><span id="goog_32614347"></span>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-47781049930269911042010-11-26T11:13:00.000-05:002010-11-30T17:49:45.915-05:00Happy ThanksgivingWe are thankful for life, health and family. And thank you for reading our posts about all things wallpaper and wallcovering. If there are specific topics you would like to see covered in this blog, please let us know either by responding to the blog as a comment or send an e-mail to uswallcovering@yahoo.com.<br />
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To thank our loyal customers we are hosting a special event on Saturday, December 11 with a Pampered Chef demonstration, yummy food tastings, a mini clinic on wallpaper installation tips, door prizes and special pricing on great stocking stuffers such as sports fatheads and sports decals and Disney character decals and wall appliques, So mark your calendars and join us for a wallpaper day to remember on:<span style="color: red;"> </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Saturday, December 11 between 10:00 AM and 12 Noon PM</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"> <b>23328 Lorain Road</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Cleveland, Ohio </span></span></b></div><br />
We look forward to greeting you and sharing our knowledge about all things wallcovering and wallpaper.U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-61642875918000855202010-11-19T01:41:00.000-05:002010-11-26T10:58:17.737-05:00What's New in WallpaperWallpaper is undergoing a major revival in terms of colors, fibers, design and usage. Based on interviews with representatives from some of this country's leading wallcovering manufacturers, a picture has emerged of an industry on the cusp of a significant shift.<br />
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With this posting we start a three part series devoted to the changing look of wallcovering. In the past, walls were covered with a product that was primarily paper or cellulose-based material--hence the term <b>wallpaper.</b> And, the general public continues to refer to the product as <b>wallpaper</b>, even though over the years the materials have evolved to include a broad range of substrates that provide superior adhesion and ease of removal to say nothing of advancement in the manufacturing process itself that makes the end-product ecologically sound. Due to the changing composition of wall products, the industry term <b>wallcovering</b> was coined which covers the full range of offerings. <br />
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<b>Kristen Doyle </b>has been in the industry for 24 years, most recently with York Wallcoverings. As an Account Manager for York, Kris has seen the shift in wallcovering usage to include many custom designs that feature dramatic wallcovering patterns used as accent pieces to complement more traditional applications. In much the same way as the right accessory can make the outfit, the right wallpaper placed in the right spot adds dimension, warmth and excitement to any room. In the photo below Kris is sharing some of the new dynamic York patterns. <br />
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</tbody></table>When asked to talk about industry trends, Kris had this to say, "a fast growing segment is in the Room Mates line which offers self-adhesive decals and appliques". These products are perfectly suited to children and teenagers' rooms because they are easily installed and just as easily repositioned. Enhancing this line is York's stable of Disney characters. York recently acquired the Disney character license and they have been introducing exciting new products based on some of the favorite Disney icons. There are also decals of some of our leading sports teams including a full line of Ohio State symbols.<br />
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</div> Other trends that Kris referenced include the popularity of paintable patterns. Usually offered in standard white (it would be kind of hard to show a white on white pattern on this blog), these paintables are offered in many different textures and enable you to create a custom look without a custom price tag. This is a perfect solution for individuals who have a very specific look in mind.<br />
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Kris also commented on the very interesting designs that are showing up in transitional patterns which blend the best of traditional and contemporary looks. In the same vein, damasks which have always been popular, are now showing up as large scale patterns creating a traditional look in an unconventional way. A younger audience is using dramatic new designs in unique applications--think accent piece above a fireplace mantel instead of a painting or mounted in frames or covering a wall behind a bed in lieu of a headboard. One of my favorite application ideas is to use a mural in a half-bath. If the room is small enough one mural would be able to wrap the entire bathroom. A tropical beach scene or a Paris street scene could make this a standout attraction.<br />
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A really exciting addition to wallcovering is the addition of sand and glass beads to create dimensional, textural surfaces that take any room from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Everyone is starting to re-discover wallpaper and designers are adding it to their extended line including the home maven herself, Martha Stewart. Outside of the USA, China, Russia and India have become primary players in the wallpaper resurgence.<br />
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Popular wallcovering colors and textures are: Spa Blue, Aqua Pear, Mineral Green, Burnished Metallics, Velvety Browns, Animal Skin patterns and cork textures.<br />
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Hop onboard the Wallpaper Express. Whatever your design preferences, there is something for you in the vast array of wallcovering offerings.<br />
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</div><div style="background-color: purple; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><b>Wallpaper is moving up the design chain</b></div><div style="background-color: purple; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><b>It no longer is a homeowner's bane</b></div><div style="background-color: purple; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: purple; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><b>With green ways of creating</b></div><div style="background-color: purple; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><b>And removal concerns abating</b></div><div style="background-color: purple; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: purple; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><b> New patterns add a homey edge</b></div><div style="background-color: purple; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><b>That helps one their home decor hedge</b></div><div style="background-color: purple; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><b><br />
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We will be visiting the zoo soon and capturing some images of animal wallpaper and borders next to the real thing. So stay tuned. Wallpaper is Back and there are some amazing designs being offered in eco-friendly materials and manufactured in a very 'green' way. In the next few weeks we will do an entire post devoted to the eco-aspects of wallpaper.<br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #783f04; color: #e69138; text-align: center;">Browns are great so they say</div><div style="background-color: #783f04; color: #e69138; text-align: center;">Beating their opponents in a convincing way</div><div style="background-color: #783f04; color: #e69138; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #783f04; color: #e69138; text-align: center;">Of a Cleveland team with heart and might</div><div style="background-color: #783f04; color: #e69138; text-align: center;">Too bad those uniforms are not a pretty sight</div><div style="background-color: #783f04; color: #e69138; text-align: center;"><br />
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With lots of skill and play-making foxy </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #783f04; color: #e69138;"> </span></div>U.S. Wallcovering Experthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246099893312533641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8997457084611395417.post-74080380395423062012010-11-04T13:08:00.000-04:002010-11-04T18:55:20.936-04:00Sports Borders-Browns, Cavs, Nascar, MotorbikesTook a week off and now I am back on track featuring some hard-to-find and much-in-demand sports borders. This is the third in our Fall Sports Borders series. We will resume the sports theme in the Spring. But for now, feast your eyes on these rare offerings. The Browns border in particular is a real rarity and for Cleveland sports fans a true find.<br />
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And. let's not forget the fastest rising sport of all--Nascar racing. Check out the borders to the left and imagine how they could add the finishing touch to a den retreat or a teenager's study. A special added treat is the top border featuring classic cars of old on the European racing circuit. Recognize those models? Perfect for a classic car buff's lair. <br />
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Still on a sports theme, motorcycles can be raced but most often are a preferred means of alternative transportation. These borders are as vivid as the machines themselves and I thought they were an apt choice to round out our Sports Borders Fall Series. If you are into 'bikes' there are a number of other borders to choose from. These are but a small sampling of what is out there. <br />
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Since I am writing from Cleveland, Ohio, I would be remiss for not making a plug for the Cavs, without LeBron, and the Browns without any standout. May they do well enough to keep the loyal Cleveland fans coming back for more.<br />
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<div style="background-color: blue; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>All in the Game</b></span></div><div style="background-color: blue; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> <span style="font-size: small;">It is all in how we play</span></b></span></div><div style="background-color: blue; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">All in, come what may</span></b></span><br />
</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span></div><div style="background-color: blue; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Be it any of the 'b's or an 's'</span></b></span></div><div style="background-color: blue; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">At the end of the game, say YES</span></b></span></div><div style="background-color: blue; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">We played our very best</span></b></span></div><div style="background-color: blue; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">So much better than the rest</span></b></span></div><div style="background-color: blue; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: blue; color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">And now we stand on the top</span></b></span></div><div style="background-color: blue; color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: blue; color: cyan; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">No one can say we were a flop</span></b></span></div><div style="background-color: blue; color: black;"><br />
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