As promised, here is my story of Project Wallpaper: Part II, Master Suite.
There weren’t as many laughs this time around but I love the
outcome and the wallpaper! Serena &Lily had just launched a new line of wall coverings and it was there that I
found this bright white and beige herringbone/chevron print.
It is graphic and organic,
exactly what I was looking for in that space.
Bold but subtle enough that it didn’t scream at you in a place of
tranquility.
BEFORE: (Ladder already in-place.)
The only difference between this round and the last one was
EVERYTHING! The wallpaper was much
thinner, the area to cover was much larger and the most important difference…no
mom to help! So be it, I thought. I can do this.
I laid out all the tools and prepped the room. I thought I’d get a good start on it while my
husband was still home before leaving me alone with Charli, our daughter, for a
Niners game. Good thing I noticed there
was a major shortage of glue. I ran up
to Home Depot and was back in no time.
Using the last of the old glue, I started strip #1. I cut the strip, applied the paste and stuck
it on the wall only to see bumps everywhere!
After 20 minutes of trying to smooth it out, I decided to rip it down
and start over. After all, I did have 5
rolls for a project that only needed 4 rolls.
Plenty of paper to spare.
After another failed attempt, I decided to switch glue. It seemed a little stickier and thicker than
the last project. Pouring out the new
glue was like night and day and a huge relief. I thought to myself, “I am not
this bad, it was the old glue’s fault!”
The third strip was perfection and it only took 1 entire roll to achieve
one strip...
My husband was now gone and my daughter eagerly wanted to
help. I was now a Nervous Nelly seeing
how much more I had to do and thinking I was in over my head…with a 2 year old
on my heels. Quickly, I cut the next
strip, applied the new, silky smooth glue and climbed the ladder to press the
strip. I had forgotten to align the pattern
before cutting. I thought, “SERIOUSLY??!!“
Once I aligned it to the pattern on the first strip it was a few inches too
short. Another strip crumbled and in the
garbage. I was now sweating. How could I be so careless?
Luckily the next 6 strips were flawless and I finished with
1 roll untouched. The sweat, however,
never ceased. It took me about 9 hours
and 3 days worth of energy. I was
spent.
AFTER
I wouldn’t say that I’ll never do it again, but perhaps next
time I’ll make sure my mom is around to help instead of my 2 year old, bless
her heart. J