A love letter to the familiar.
There's something nostalgic about the routines of rummaging through your grandmother's things on a summer afternoon. These slow and quiet days –– filled with routines of collecting rocks from the driveway, nestling myself in clover fields, and treasuring hunting through decades of collections –– are what made up my childhood.
My grandparents were avid antique collectors and had a store filled with primitive findings. With each item collected, they were sure to ask its story ...as if the piece itself had a soul and a heartbeat.
And there's no doubt in my mind that each piece very much had just that, a soul and a heartbeat. Kitchen tables that held up generations of family meals, reclaimed brick from the abandoned schoolhouse, or the layers of paint that made up one new season after another ...probably lead paint, no doubt... it all had a story.
And how that shows with this new collection...
Every essence of what makes a house a home has always been the thing that inspires me. It's why building a fort is instant coziness to a child (and the adult who loves a good homemade fort night). It's the safety of the closeness that feels like a warm hug. It's simple and nostalgic.
It's funny actually. As a gift, my kids once received a fort-making kit. It came with these plastic pipes with different connection pieces that were, admittedly, super cool. But it didn't quite have the same touch as the back of the island chair and lamp with mom's favorite quilt thrown over the top held together with clothes pins and prayers.
That’s honestly what inspired so much of this collection—plaids and stripes you’d find on your favorite blanket, your grandfather’s flannel shirt, or the stack of vintage fabrics you have stashed that you’re still not quite sure what you’re going to do with yet.
I am so excited to welcome four new patterns to the Wallpaper Collection, all inspired by these very feelings of comfort.
There's a desire for order and rhythm
in both our lives and in our homes
There comes a point when the spontaneity we can crave in our homes starts to feel a little untethered, and we begin reaching for something to sort of reground our intentions.
Structure, in its quiet way, offers a kind of comfort—patterns that repeat, lines that hold their place, designs that feel dependable. It’s not about rigidity, but about rhythm.
A plaid, a stripe, a quilt block… they give the eye somewhere to land and the room a sense of intention. As interiors shift toward more intentional design, there’s a renewed appreciation for spaces that feel ordered, grounded, and visually cohesive. We achieve this by structured pattern and repetition.
And that's exactly what this collection is about.
New to wallpaper? Start with small places and structure.
If you’re easing into wallpaper, start with subtle structure rather than statement patterns and stick to small spaces.
Small spaces are great ways to tap into pattern with wallpaper. It gets those creative juices flowing and makes it easy to pair color and pattern with elsewhere.
My favorite little nooks to hang wallpaper:
Powder rooms
Mudrooms
Laundry rooms
The backs of built-ins
Closet interiors
Even ceilings
Small spaces are powerful. They let you experiment without overwhelming a room.
Confidence builds quickly when you see what pattern can do.
The biggest mistake people make with wallpaper is overthinking it to the point of paralysis.
Wallpaper isn’t a test you can fail. It’s a tool. A layer. A personality piece.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s connection.
My MOST Asked Questions:
Is traditional wallpaper better than peel and stick?
In most cases, yes — especially when quality and longevity matter. Peel and stick wallpaper might sound easier, but it’s really just a big sticker –– and she will humble you. It can bubble, stretch, and leave sticky residue behind. Although, removable wallpaper (which is often different than peel & stick) is great for rentals. Traditional wallpaper, when installed correctly, goes on smoother, looks more elevated, and holds up beautifully over time. It’s the better choice when you’re looking for a finish that truly lasts with the added benefits of little to no damage if you want to change the vibe down the road.
What if I want to remove my wallpaper down the road?
With proper wall prep, wallpaper absolutely does not ruin your walls. Most wallpapers today use modern glues that are designed to be removable, especially when applied over primed surfaces. If you ever decide to remove it, it’s more like a gentle process than a full-on renovation. No damage, just a little steam or water and some patience.
What if wallpaper goes out of style?
In my humbled opinion, wallpaper never left. Wallpaper trends may go out of style, but the medium itself is here to stay. My biggest tip, and this goes for all design decisions, is to respect the architecture and pick something timeless that works with your space.
How do I decide on which pattern?
Don’t overthink it.
Truly.
The right pattern is the one that works with your room — not against it. Look at what already lives there: your upholstery, your rugs, your wood tones, your lighting. A wallpaper doesn’t have to match everything perfectly. It just needs to feel at home among the layers.
If your room is already busy, try a smaller-scale or tonal pattern.
If your room feels flat, try something with movement and contrast.
If your heart skips a beat when you see it? That’s usually your answer.
Wallpaper works best when it complements the room — not when it’s chosen in isolation.
What if I pick the wrong choice?
There isn’t one perfect choice.
There are several good ones.
Most hesitation comes from trying to predict every possible future mood you might have in that space. But homes aren’t math equations. They’re lived in.
Choose the pattern that feels aligned with how you want the room to feel — cozy, fresh, dramatic, nostalgic, calm.
You can trust yourself more than you think.
Should my wallpaper match my furniture?
It doesn’t need to match. It needs to coordinate.
Look for shared undertones, complementary colors, or similar levels of contrast. A room feels layered and intentional when patterns relate — not replicate.
Think harmony, not uniformity.
