~ The urge to nest ~

I can't stop thinking about the distressed papered walls in Jamie's Italian; next time I'm in there I'm going to ask who makes the wallpaper. Living in a rented flat means I can't decorate the way i'd like, but I was thinking i  could cover a huge canvas in the paper and create a panel to hang on the wall - maybe distress it a bit with some sandpaper... The nesting urge is a strong one these days, not helped by my sister moving in her new house (congrats Abby & Steve!). I'm looking forward to the day when I can knock down walls and make a home that truly reflects me. Until then, I'll make do with some tasty eye candy.

[ Photo links: 1. St. Stephen's Terrace 2. Eglinton 3 & 4. Mark Lund 5. indi wallpaper 6. styling by Selina Lake 7. Airlie Gardens ]

Comments

[Emma]

I Haven't stopped thinking about the wallpaper either and am thinking about doing exactly the same with a large canvas - covering it with faded wallpaper and painting my wall a dark grey like he had the paintwork. He is missing a trick not having his own wallpaper range! If you figure out how to do it - let me know, em ;0)

[Jo]

Ever see The English Patient? For years I dreamt of having a room that looked like the room he slept in. In the deserted Italian villa (theme emerging??).
Of course having Naveen Andrews sleeping outside was a bonus.

[kristen]

I haven't stopped thinking about Jaime's Italian since reading about it here and we plan to eat in his Oxford restaurant when we're in town. Squee!!!

I love wallpaper - it wasn't chic for awhile, but I see it more and more and it really makes a room in a way that paint can't.

[Wanda]

I love #5! How cool is that?

[boho girl]

no way...these walls are out of control gorgeous. i too am inspired for when we move out of this place into an actual home in a proper neighborhood, hopefully in B.C.!! i want a place that evokes the same emotions that my photographs do.

until then, according to a recent commenter on my blog, my home looks like the inside of a Genie bottle. ; ) nice!!

email coming soon. the little dude is distracting me from it these days.

love to you.
mb

[stacy]

when you posted your birthday photo's at Jaime's i literally couldn't stop thinking of that wallpaper either. i am this close to booking a ticket to Bath just to soak in that restaurant... and knock on your door. ; )

looks like a few of us are dreaming of our own nests to build... may it all happen for us, and soon.

[Susannah]

okay, that seals it. i'm going back to jamie's on thursday and will find out who made the wallpaper. and if they won't tell me/don't know i'm going to peel a sample off the wall ;)

[by-geisslein]

That´s a nice and inspiring post...thanks for sharing! greetings from germany, geisslein

[Megan]

I stumbled across your blog recently, and I am now following it religiously! It is always such a breath of fresh air and beauty in my day.

[Anna]

I'm with Jo on this one.
I loved that room in * The English Patient* too!
Fave pic from this post * drum roll*
goes to number six.
So pretty and feminine!
One week left of being raveled!
* Shivers* :))
Anna
xxxx

[vivienne]

i too have been thinking of that wallpaper. these wallpapers actually remind me of my great-grandmother's old farmhouse...but without the mildew smell of the old-farm-ness. i too dream of the day when i don't rent and can create a gorgeous nest-home like these images.

[Emma]

another thought Susannah - we arrange our gathering at Jamie's and the others can distract the staff whilst you and I hide under the table steaming off large sections of wallpaper to take home?

Do you think we are eligible to join "I love Jamie Oliver's wallpaper fan club?"

[Abigail]

I love your blog...your pictures and words. Thank you for sharing! (And I love the distressed wallpaper, too!)

[Emme]

Just looking at older posts on your blog...and that wallpaper is to die for! Did you have a chance to find out about it yet? I must know where I can get some and transform my bedroom into THAT!