Spring In The Garden

We are no longer digging out from the "Winter of 2015" here in New England and in honor of spring I wanted to post some photos of our garden at its peak last year.

My wife, Lena, and especially my mother-in-law, Mona, have been developing this mature garden for many years.

When spring has really sprung I'll add a wallpaper line "The Garden", so you to can enjoy this view from your rooms.

Down the hill, horses graze in the paddocks among the peach trees.

The drive winds up to our secret spot on the hill.

It is a pleasure to stroll and relax in the different "rooms" of this magical place.

We are so blessed to live in this paradise, just 25 miles from Boston.

Happy spring to you all and thanks for reading.

Day 143 ~ Wallpaper-a-day "Peacock Textile"

Today, we will be at the Washington DC design center and tomorrow are meeting with several area interior design firms. Because of these meetings, the proposals I need to put together, the billing I need to do and the work we must start next week I have decided to postpone the wallpaper blog. So, for the rest of the week you will have to make due with "pone" which I may or may not post.

To entertain you in the mean time, I present this antique textile with a peacock tail feather pattern. Repeat 22" x 56".

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Day 142 ~ Wallpaper-a-day “Gothic Trompe l’oeil Door”

I have a collection of borders, details, moldings and doors which I will add over time. This Gothic door looks like something from the 15th century. Use it as a trompe l'oeil covering for a door, an embellishment at the sides or to cover an entire wall. 13" x 74" or custom size.

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Day 141 ~ Wallpaper-a-day "Jack's Vine"

This highly decorative design of vines, leaves and what I call artichokes is pretty and classic.

Detail (TE2787)

Day 140 Wallpaper-a-day "Cake"

A highly embilished wallcovering for small spaces like a powder room wall or ceiling. Each of these octagons are about 6" across.

Detail (DE4251)

Day 139 ~ Wallpaper-a-day "Land of Giants"

Add an archaeological inspiration that whisks you back in time to the land of giants. The repeat in this wall covering is 12.5" x 25".

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Pattern repeat

Day 138 ~ Wallpaper-a-day "Lichen"

The beauty of lichen has always fascinated me. They are composite, symbiotic organisms made up from members of as many as three kingdoms. The dominant partner is a fungus. On our many hikes, Lena always wants to get to the top "just over the next rise" and I always want to stop and admire the beauty of nature. Her beauty is in the whole and the vista, while mine is in the details. This wall covering is available in a hard to discern pattern with a half drop and 33" repeat.

Detail (NA4718)

Detail (NA4718K) - Also with a kaleidoscopic pattern with a 66" max repeat