What’s Up at 2 Janes

The online store, 2 Janes, has many fine items available for purchase. And at (mostly) affordable prices. Let’s take a peek at a few, shall we?

This might be a good solution for the Complete Setting project. Only problem, there seems to be a duck theme going on in that bathroom. So maybe this tile tattoo wouldn’t work. But they’ve still got the kitchen to work on. This is an inexpensive way to add a little style to boring tiles. They come in several designs and sell for $16.00.

Next up, these cute Asteroid vases. I’d put these in a powder room, bedside table, or perhaps some other strategic placement that needs special attention. They’re currently on sale for a mere $22.

I love this, so I saved it for last. I know I’ve posted about this before, but so what? Come get me. It’s paint-by-number wall strips. 2 Janes has a wallpaper version of this, but the strips are a much more manageable project. And I know because when I was in high school I painted all four walls and the ceiling with an ornate mural including a silver leaf duck pond. It took FOREVER! But I did finish it. So I’m proud of that. But I digress yet again.

These strips come in several styles and cost $18.00 for a 15′ strip. Sch a deal!

Ferm is so Clever

Wall covering designer, Ferm Living, has just introduced two Asian-inspired designs. And since I’ve got Asia on the brain today, I thought I’d introduce them here. Drum roll please! (Or should I say spring roll?)…

Cherry Tree, is a foil paper.

Bamboo, is black with a white ground.

Both retail for $85 per roll. You can buy directly from Ferm’s site, or from the online shop, Design Public. P.S. Ferm has lots of great wall decals, too.

By the way, ferm means clever in Danish – hence my so very cute headline. Also, Ferm has their own blog, which you can read here.

What’s Up at Blik? Undoboy!

I was going to say, “Wassup.” But I felt too old to qualify for that being funny. Or cute.

But this is really cute, no matter how old you’re feeling. It’s created from a series of new decals designed by Undoboy, a graphic designer who works at an ad agency in Portland Oregon. In fact, he’s worked at all the current hot shops in the ad biz. My husband works at an ad agency that is not considered a hot shop (but their strategic planning rocks big time). Fortunately for me, my husband is. Hot that is, but he’s not a shop.

But I digress yet again.

I think these decals are so much fun. You really should check them out. Go to Blik. Right now! Go on!

Butch And Harold Peel & Stick Art

Everyone loves instant art! Two sisters, Michele and Ariane Gold have created a series of peel-and-stick decals with “frames”. Their selection is limited, but bound to grow. You can find their selections here.

Stick with Blik

I’ve got to design a sign for our beach house, Chum Bucket. I’m no good at lettering and thought I’d use a stencil for that part and paint my own design. But then I came across Blik Surface Graphics and thought that it would be a much better idea to let them do the work. I think I can manage the peel and stick part. They don’t have a chum decal, but I’m sure I can put something together.

I’ve posted about wall decals before, so I must really like them. But why? I really can’t say. In fact, I’ve think murals in kids (where you most often find these things) look really tacky. I suppose because they’re so often done very poorly or because if they use decals they’re Disney’s Winny the Pooh. Barf!

But Blik and Apple Pie Design (see earlier post) are so hip and stylish. The hard part is making sure you use them in a creative way. That’s where having a good eye for design comes in I suppose. Or, go to Blik’s page on tips for help. You’ll find it here. So, check out Blik and Apple Pie Design. And don’t worry, one day I’ll answer the burning question: Why is your house named Chum Bucket?