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Website of the Day: Dezign With a Z

GeekSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:06:46 -0700

You know all those hip wall decals you've seen floating around recently? I know what you're thinking: you're afraid of using them on rented walls (sticky residue), or you can't find one that you love. Fret not, stylish friends, DezignWithaZ is here to help.

Not only can you find some awesome geeky wall decals to choose from on its site ( like the one above that I'm craving), but you can design your own custom ones from scratch. And guess what - they leave no sticky residue behind. Have a pic of your favorite pet you want to splash across your living room? Just upload a photo, and DezignWithaZ will turn it into a decal. Upload almost any pic really, and you'll come out with great looking walls that your family and wannabe interior designer pals will covet.

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Etsy Find: Edward Cullen Life-Size Wall Decal

CasaSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700

I've been pretty open about my subsiding feelings for wall decals. But upon finding this Edward Cullen Life-Size Decal ($60), I feel confident saying the trend has finally jumped the shark. This product is nearly as creepy as, if not creepier than, the Psycho-inspired shower curtain. On the other hand, I don't consider myself much of a Twilight fan - aside from the Cullen family's awesome coveted crib. If I were a Robert Pattinson fan, I'd prefer a photo of his brooding face on my wall. What do you think? Is this decal ridiculous? Or do you think it's fun?

Casa Beta: Wall Candy Arts Rococo Chalkboard Decal

CasaSugar — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:00:24 -0700

I know I said I am over wall decals, but I can make exceptions. The peeps from Wall Candy Arts approached me about their decals, and being the sweetheart that I am I gave their selection a gander. Most of their decals seem to be for children, which I'm all for: kids should have their fun. But, I was digging the Rococo Chalkboard Decal, so I asked to try it out. Wondering what that cryptic lettering is? Find out and hear my thoughts on the product when you read more.
It's "ART" backwards! (OK, I need to work on my handwriting.) Moving on . . . Functionally, I had no problems with the decal. It comes on a larger sheet, from which you must peel it off. Seeing as the design is a little ornate, it took a little time, to push back the smaller pieces to make the negative space. But, no more than five minutes. The decal was easy to apply to the wall. It pressed on perfectly the first time, no bubbles. It comes with a set of chalk, which is convenient. And, the chalkboard works just as an "old-fashioned" one would: you can wipe it clean with a paper towel, rag, or damp cloth. I also tried peeling off the decal and replacing it (seeing as it's reusable), and it reapplied flawlessly.

Onto the design. If you're someone who likes a modern Marie Antoinette style, you'll like this. It's a little girlish. Seeing as it's also both a chalkboard and a decal, it's pretty casual. So, I'd really only recommend using it somewhere like a kitchen, laundry room, or children's room where formality isn't key. I think it's a great alternative to painting an entire wall with chalkboard paint, which is popular these days, because really how many notes and grocery lists do you need to jot down? Wall Candy Arts also sells a simple, rectangular chalkboard decal for those of you who aren't keen on rococo.

Pimp Your Crib: Wallies Wall Murals

LilSugar — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:02 -0700

We've discussed our love of wall decals, but wall murals may be even more amazing. In addition to being unbelievably easy to apply, the decals allow commitment phobes to choose a theme for their tot's room and not feel guilty when they decide to change it a year later. Wallies Big Murals make it even easier to decorate your lil one's room with its life-size decals that stick right to your walls, without ever injuring them. The company's large decal sheets come in all kinds of kiddie themes - from princesses ($32) and flowers to surf boards and medieval castles. Smaller decals are also available for accent images, allowing you to make your child's room look like you had a mural custom designed just for them.

Planes, Trains and Space Invaders: Decals For Boys

LilSugar — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0800

I am constantly drawn to wall decals, but they can be decidedly feminine. If you have a little plane, train, dinosaur and outer space enthusiast on your hands consider dressing up his walls with designs that reflect his vivid imagination and love of boy things.

The Transport Wall Decals by Wallcandy ($60) will take your guy on a magical ride whenever he looks at them and will complement masculine bedroom decor.

If your little man prefers aliens and trains check out the designs below.

Let 8-Bit Decals Invade Your Workspace

GeekSugar — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:00:43 -0800

I try my best to keep my desk area at work clean, organized and free from clutter. But my wall space, now that's a different story. It's still quite stark and bare, but these blue and black 8-bit Wall Decals would be the ideal way to spruce up my space.

For $40 from surface graphics company Blik, you get a combo pack with four 15-inch sprites and 16 6-inch sprites from popular 8-bit games of the eighties.

Other colors in the pack include teal and tangerine.

Power Pole Wall Decals: Geekish or Freakish?

GeekSugar — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:45:20 -0800

The geeky wall decals I've seen in the past have been cute, but the subjects (Space Invaders and Super Mario Bros.) seemed more appropriate for application in a kid's room.

Here, though, are some wall decals that feature a modern symbol of technology - the power pole - which come off looking starkly chic. From Ferm Living, these Power Pole Wall Decals (click through to the wall stickers section) would certainly make you feel like you're living in a technological wonderland - but would you want that right in your living room? Maybe it takes a certain bravery and look to pull it off.

What do you think?

Pimp Your Crib: Terrific Design-rific Bedroom Decals

LilSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:30:00 -0700

I adore wall decals because they are a fun, but semipermanent decoration option that kids and adults can both love. (Unlike say, crayon murals all over the walls!) Etsy seller Lunule sells these imaginative wall art installations made from hand-cut vinyl for about $25.

She designed her first decal for her daughter's room and later included the patterns in the book Making Stuff For Kids. Apparently, so many people commented on the decals that she expanded the series. And the best part? She accepts special requests!

The only tools you will need for application are a pencil, level to make sure they are straight, and a squeegee.

To check out more designs, read more.

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Nintendo Wall Decal: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:45:33 -0700

How much geekery can you stand? Do you love your games so much that you would plaster them on your wall? If so, Blik has just introduced Nintendo wall decals, inspired by vintage games, which can make your lair just that much gamier.

Three kits - Super Mario Bros., New Super Mario Bros., and Donkey Kong - can be arranged in a variety of ways on your wall (see the gallery below) and though I'd doubt I'd put this on my living room wall, these would be awesome in a game or kid's room. What do you think?

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Pimp Your Crib: Blik Wall Decals

babysugar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:01:54 -0800

Decorating a nursery can be a tricky For one, people who rent apartments don't always want to spend the time and effort designing a baby room only to move out months later. And for those who are settled in their big cozy homes, they might like the option to change things up every now and then.

So instead of marrying yourself to stripes or a safari themed room, use wall decals to set or add to the motif. Blik decals ($40 – $65) come in an alphabet set, marine life, and jungle pack to name a few. And, they are made with Re–stik so you can move them around if you decide the lion looks better on the opposite wall or want to take them with you when you move.

Wallcandy DynoMite Wall Decals - $50.00	Blik Race Ya Re-Stik Wall Decals - $35.00
Blik Space by Boodalee Wall Decals - $45.00	Blik Flying Paper Planes Wall Decals - $35.00
Racing Stick Ons - $40.00	Blik Re-Stik Invader Wall Decals - $25.00
Wallcandy Transport Wall Decals - $60.00	Blik Pack Of Dogs Wall Decals - $18.00
8-bit Arcade Stick Ons - $40.00	Blik Re-Stik Giant Robots Wall Decals - $25.00