Making it your own: Rollout Wallpaper

My dislike for wallpaper is almost nonexistent these days. Especially when companies like Rollout exist.

They're not exactly new, popping up in 2005 as a creative studio that designs and digitally prints custom, yes CUSTOM wallpaper designs by the square foot.

"Recruiting community-based artists and designers, Rollout is constantly on the hunt for exciting ideas from any inspiration. Illustration, photography, graphic design, and industrial design provide the inspiration; the walls provide the medium."

Brilliant idea, don't you think?


Custom work


Artist Series


I'm almost converted. I'll admit it. Almost. :-)

Tick Tock! {Decoylab}

Love, love LOVE these clocks from Decoylab!



They also have absolutely beautiful illustrated prints and caleders too!




Must have them all!


all images from Decoylab

Mudpuppy {Etsy Love}

Spring is in the air....well, at least it is here in Toronto. It's raining again today making it feel all mucky and icky. Although I'll be perfectly honest, it's also on days like today that I wish I had a patio, balcony or even a small lawn. Not having one of these forces me to get outside, which is definitely a good thing.

I've never really been a plant or flower person. I kill anything that's ever been given to me, not for lack of trying, I just don't have that knack for growing things, or even keeping things alive. I'm starting to think that I may have to give the plant/flower thing another shot, as the apartment is feeling a little bit too 'hard' if that makes any sense. I feel as if some plants in the house would help to soften up our apartment, and maybe give us some more much needed oxygen as well!

This if course has led me on the hunt for vases, pots and planters. You can't have plants without them, and if I am going to do this, it's going to look good!

My search led me to Etsy of course, and I found Mudpuppy, aka, Michael McDowell, from Denver, Colorado. Michael is so talented, making vases, sculptures, and lots of other items from clay. He has been true to his heart, and is following his dream of being a ceramic artist, and I must say he's doing an amazing job! It's tough to make that step, isn't it? You can read more about Michael on his website here.





all images above from Mudpuppy

For more information about Michael and his work you can find him at his blog, website, Twitter page, Etsy, and Big Cartel.

Spin Collective Giveaway!!! Winner's announced!!!

The winners have been chosen!

Congrats to #4, #8, and #17! I will be in touch with all 3 of you in the next day or two with further details on obtaining your wall stickers.

Happy Tuesday!

Spin Collective Giveway, EXTENDED! {under the weather}

UPDATE: CONTEST WILL CLOSE TONIGHT AT 11:59pm EST! GET YOUR ENTRIES IN ASAP!

Hi Everyone!

I'm sure you all won't mind, but I thought I'd extend DecorAddicts 1st giveaway with Spin Collective by a few days. I've come down with some sort of stomach bug/flu, and have been ordered to take it easy for the next few days to rehydrate.

This gives you all the perfect chance to enter!

See all the details here, and remember, this giveaway is open to all worldwide!

Take care, and I'll hopefully be back later in the week with some awesome new posts for everyone.

Trina :-)

Lighting Up The Bedroom!

Gotcha with the title of this post? Tee-hee!

I don't know about other condo dwellers out there, but I have a serious problem in our condo.

Lighting.

Or, lack of it I should say. The only ceiling lights in our condo are in the bathrooms, kitchen, dining, and foyer. The living room, and both bedrooms are pitch black! Who does this? I don't get it. Apparently, in new condo and new home builds, I've heard that ceiling fixtures in these rooms are optional? Is this true? It's a bit silly, don't you think?

The only, and I mean ONLY benefit to this problem, is I get to go shopping, once again, for more cool stuff, not only for the master bedroom, but for the babies room as well.

I've been perusing the online world for some ideas, and have found some amazing pieces. Have a look below, tell me what you think!



I've started my search with Ikea (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, & 8), & Urban Outfitters (5 & 10), 2 of my favorite shops, this is what I'm thinking. Although I'll probably change my mind 42 times before I actually purchase something. Now, keep in mind that all these selections I'm thinking of for either the babies room, or for our room. I think the floor lamp would be more suitable for the babies room, don't you think? Hmmm. Table lamps for the master? Hmmm.

Wrapping Up!

Did everyone have a good week this week? I know I did, although any week would have been better than last week. What's everyone got planned for this weekend?


My mom is throwing my baby shower this weekend, which should be fun. There are 2 cases of wine involved, but unfortunately I won't be for taking in THOSE festivities. I'll stick with my ice-tea thank you very much.


Friday's seem to be a day for wrapping up, so I thought I'd share some of my favorite blog posts with you today, both from DecorAddict, and other's that I follow frequently. Have an awesome weekend everyone!

• I totally envy Carol from Greaves Design & Found Vintage Style
• planning road trip to NYC? You must make a point of visiting the Brooklyn Flea
• mental note to start a mood board, inspired by my friend Rita
• a photo of this front porch will certainly be on that mood board
• I'm putting some money aside so I can order myself 1 or 2 of these gorgeous pillows
• DecorAddict's very first giveaway!

I wish you all a pleasant and wonderfully relaxing weekend, more importantly, get outside everyone!!!!! Well, if the weather is nice of course. We'll see you on Monday!

all photos above from Elysian Landscapes L.A.

Spin Collective Giveaway!

UPDATE: This giveaway is open to ALL, worldwide.

Anyone else out there crazy about the wall stickers popping up everywhere? I know I am, in fact, I've been visiting UK's Spin Collective quite frequently trying to decide on one (or more?) for the babies room. Ahhh decisions decisions. So much to choose from, I just can't decide!

Stuart at the Spin Collective has been nice enough to offer 3 DecorAddict reader's a sticker set (up to £30 in value)! To qualify for a chance to win one, visit Spin Collective wall stickers, and choose your 3 favorite wall decals that you would use in your home, and list where you would use them! Enter your answers in the comments section below no later than Wednesday, May 6th, 2009, and I'll choose 3 commenters at random (via random.org) that will win a wall sticker of their choice up to £30 in value.

all images from Spin Collective

Stuart has also been generous enough to offer DecorAddict reader's a special discount of 10 % off their entire shop! Visit their shop, and once you have chosen your wall sticker, enter coupon code DecorAddict10 at the checkout. This discount will only be available until the end of May, so make sure you order soon!

Thank you to Stuart and Spin Collective for sponsoring DecorAddict's very first giveaway!

Only 1 comment/entry per person please! Multiple entries will be deleted.

Link Love {FoundVintageStyle & GreavesDesign}

Lovely fellow Canadian Carol of Greaves Design & Found Vintage Style is a biz-e girl! A blog, 2 Etsy shops, and a set designer to boot! Of course when I saved Carol's blog, I didn't note how I found it, but that really doesn't matter now does it. :-)

Her first Etsy shop, FoundVintageStyle, that I thought I'd show you today focuses on good design. Vintage staplers, dictionaries, and even shoes can be found here.


all images from FoundVintageStyle

Her other Etsy shop, GreavesDesign, showcases Carol amazing talent for handmade jewellery. I usually don't feature jewellery designers here on DecorAddict, but this I just couldn't resist. The detail in her pieces is absolutely breathtaking!


all images from GreavesDesign

Happy drooling! My husband already has our mop out. :-)

I miss you too!

Yes, I've been M.I.A for a few days I know, and it's not that I haven't wanted to be here, trust me!

The past 7 days have been a little bit emotional for me to say the least. To quickly sum it up and tie a bow around it...

• my day-job has just been cut back to a 4-day work week
• a former co-worker tragically passed away
• more pregnancy side-effects have me just utterly exhausted
• with a series of thunderstorms over the weekend, we are still Internet-less at home (well, it's sporadic to say the least)
• we are missing our living room window, 15 stories above ground, thanks to what seems like debris/lead piping flying off the roof of the building next door during 115 km winds from one of the storms over the weekend

Yeah. So, as I try to get back to somewhat of a normal drama-free week, I'm going to leave you with some link love today. These always put a smile on my face, which is MUCH needed today!

Photographer, Anna Kern (as seen in the images in this post)

Stationary, CarolinePad

Montreal Shop, Moutarde Decor

Free Art Project, Feed Your Soul

new Toronto hotel (gorgeous decor, very shi-shi), Thompson Hotels

all images in this post from anna kern

I will have happier, more cheerful posts this week, I promise! :-)