Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Gracing My Walls


After last week's post regarding the endless inspiration that Mr. Redd provides and the impossibility of Gracie gracing my walls, I started clicking around.


At the same time that I was finding Jennifer's post on the Peak of Chic, a few of you were commenting and emailing to say, "Do it yourself!  Stencil Library!"



And, that is exactly what I am going to do in my dining room.  There's hardly a Gracie paper that I don't like, but some of my favorites are those with this white silhouette.


So, yeah.  I'm going to do that.  First I just need to pick the background color, repair the funny thing on the ceiling and make sure the sconces are in the right place.  Oh, and order the stencils.  


Really, I can't wait.

These stencils and thousands more at Stencil Library; image, top, via Little Green Notebook.
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16 comments:

  1. KarenaApril 19, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I knew it Patricia!! No doubt in my mind!It will be stunning.

    Come and join my Fashionable Giveaway from the French Basketeer!

    Xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  2. Luke HoyApril 19, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    It's going to be fantastic! I am doing a similar wall treatment in my bedroom but stenciled mesquite tree's in grey and green. SO excited as well!

    Keep up the great work!

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  3. Alexandra RaeApril 19, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I have been planning on this for exactly, let's see...my son was 6 and he'll be 13 tomorrow!! Seriously. I ordered them for my dining room 2 houses ago! My latest plan was to at least make a go of it on some folding screens I have. I think of it almost every month. And you posted the two I own! It's a sign. Let's do it together. I plan to do mine more painted than stenciled; to use the stencil as sort of an outlined guide of a tree and fill in. That way it will feel more like the deGournay paper I've long lusted for. I know, it's questionable. That's why I've never quite summoned the courage.

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  4. maryApril 20, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Go Girl!! After seeing your work on the "Old" house, I'm fully confident that this project will be amazing.

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  5. Laura Casey InteriorsApril 20, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Can't wait to see what you do. I am sure your execution will be fabulous!

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  6. lindaApril 20, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Oh, yippee, Mrs B! I know you will create a masterpiece!
    -linda,ny

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  7. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeApril 20, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I am so glad you posted this. I have been fretting about my own very white, very undone dining room. This looks like a cost effective way to inject a bit of drama into the place. Will you keep it monochromatic or is it possible to vary the colors?

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  8. pve designApril 21, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    If I lived in Kansas, I would be right beside you with a wet brush....and donning my painters apron. Good taste, love it.
    pve

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  9. Donna BenedettoApril 22, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Dear Mrs. Blanding,
    For your referance...check out my website www.donnabenedetto.com
    The green /silver and white room
    I designed for a showhouse specifically with the intention of having an average clientele to still have the Gracie panel look.
    I have it in several color ways and it is stunning when finished.
    Good luck on your project!!

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  10. The Peak of ChicApril 22, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    If I think they're easy to use, then they def. will be for you. You are far handier than I! Good luck!

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  11. quintessenceApril 22, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    So very impressed that you are attempting this - but you are so very handy with a brush!! Can't wait to see!

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  12. Easy and Elegant LifeApril 23, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    You are brave! I can't wait to see the result and set Mrs. E. lose on our dining room walls!

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  13. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    The talented Mrs. Blandings! Can't wait to see the results - and maybe a peek at the process!!!!

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  14. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    The talented Mrs. Blandings! I hope you will show us the process and the results! Please start a new trend - tired of plain monocolor walls!

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  15. design elementsApril 24, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Go, Mr. B, go! Happy Easter!

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  16. DavidApril 25, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    I can't wait to see this, I hope you've got some days free to work soon.

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