Wallies to the Rescue

Some people love to hang wallpaper. I'm not one of them I love the look of it, but the measuring, the cutting, the pasting.... Who has the time? Don't you wish someone would make an easy version of wallpaper for busy people?

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Now someone has. New stickable wallpaper borders and cutouts are becoming increasingly popular. Borders can be put up in less than an hour, leaving you time to decorate lampshades, wastebaskets, drawer fronts, and more, for a custom look with very little time and effort.

What's more, it will all peel off again (after rewetting) when you move or just want a change, with no damage to walls. This may be the perfect solution for dorm dwellers, apartment renters, and anyone who wants a quick shot of color and interest without commitment.

Wallies are pre-cut, prepasted, vinyl-coated wallpaper pieces, available in a variety of styles ranging from floral and baby motifs to Debbie Mumm and Mary Engelbreit patterns. Some cutouts are small, some are large, and some come as border paper or prepasted murals. They're so easy to put up your kids can even do it themselves. (Though you may want to help them lay out the spacing in advance.)

Here are some other ways to use these little miracles of easy decor:

Spice up plain cabinet fronts with colorful designs. In this photo the ivy pattern gives the kitchen a theme and ties in perfectly with the plants placed in the soffit area.

Take a teacup theme to new levels. This would be a great look in a kitchen, eating area, laundry room, or guest bedroom. The blue and white theme is accentuated by a collage of mismatched plates hung as wall decor.

Topiaries add a hint of English grace and style to this powder room. Use the designs in a border, around a window, or placed on simple white tiles. Add a real topiary as an accessory and play up the dark green with picture frames or towels.

Show your country style with this folksy border of gingham and hearts. It will add instant zing to a plain white apartment kitchen and give a focus for accessorizing the room.