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Cavern’s New Artist Edition Wallpapers

Posted: 03.05.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Some close-up shots from Cavern’s Artist Edition Wallpaper series:

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‘New York City Watertowers’ by Tom Slaughter

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Houndstooth‘ by Julia Ziegler-Haynes

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‘Chain Quilt’ by Julia Ziegler-Haynes.


William Morris

Posted: 03.03.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Wallpaper History | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

More eye candy from William Morris, wallpaper innovator for the ages.

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Eric Nyquist for NASA

Posted: 02.25.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Eric Nyquist is an illustrator/designer who was commissioned to work on the walls of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory- the Pasadena branch of NASA.  I’m surprised and impressed that NASA would take a leap with his colorful, graphic, humorous visions.  How cool!

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Check out more of Eric’s work here.  Thanks for the tip, Kathryn!


Wallpaper in Saratoga Springs

Posted: 02.22.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General, Restaurant Wallpaper | Tags: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Intern at large Karli Hendrickson just sent me these photos from her jaunt to Saratoga Springs, NY.  First, in a women’s bathroom at restaurant Max London’s, we see lipstick on the walls — real lipstick.  Karli says, ‘the idea is for every woman who goes in to leave a kiss to add to the decor, but the walls are getting pretty full!’  (I hope the walls are clean!)

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And then next store to the restaurant is Mrs. London’s bakery, where the wallpaper is as intricate as the fresh baked desserts.  Very Marie Antoinette.  YUM.

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Thanks Karli!


Fabulous Fabrega

Posted: 02.19.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

An amazing image of Miky Fabrega, one of the artists in Cavern’s Artist Edition Series, with a window display he designed for Life furniture store in Panama. Stunning!

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A Good Taste in the Mouth

Posted: 02.17.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Just got these installation shots from the most styling dentist’s office I’ve ever seen.  Well done Dr. Tanz!

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Cavern on Design*Sponge

Posted: 02.12.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , | 1 Comment »

For years I’ve been following Design*Sponge — I’m sure a lot of you have been too.

The new artist edition wallpapers were covered this morning.  So exciting to see! Thanks Grace!

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Blackbird in New Zealand

Posted: 02.12.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Just got this installation shot from Auckland, New Zealand.  (Those blackbirds are really quite international.) I really like how wallpaper functions at the top of a staircase, expanding the space and revealing itself as you walk closer to it. Thanks for the photo Natasha!

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Announcing Cavern Artist Edition Wallpapers !

Posted: 02.11.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: General | Tags: , , | No Comments »

We are thrilled to announce our first ‘Artist Edition’ line with patterns by Tom Slaughter, Julia Zeigler-Haynes, David Stark, Lily Angotti and Miky Fabrega.  Thank you to everyone who made this line possible- it was a real team effort.  Special thanks to Kimberly Footen, Nick Peters, and Marianna Bender.

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Enjoy the collection!


Vintage Wallpapers from Better Homes and Gardens

Posted: 02.10.2010 | Author: Cavern | Filed under: Beautiful Homes Wallpaper, General, Wallpaper History | Tags: , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Eye candy from my favorite design source, the Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Books from 1961 and 1975.  There’s something about these images that really grabs me.  Whether the room is spot on perfect, hilariously dated or even flat-out hideous, I can’t help but enjoy their unique visual attitude and charming vintage quality.  For better or worse, they always make me think, “I can’t believe people actually lived like this.”  Enjoy!

1961:

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1975:

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