I admit, I have a weakness for cute little three-dimensional things that are intended for the wall. Remember these Umbra Wallflowers that I suggested for Bailey’s room?
Well, the other day when I was in Bed, Bath & Beyond, I saw that they carry a limited selection of these Wallflowers (in two colors, I think), and then they had these cute little Wallflutters!
I’ve never been really big on dragonflies, but these are just too darn cute, and I love the brushed nickel finish (although they’re really plastic). And plus, the name is just so perfect. Wallflutters. I love it! So I brought them home, hoping to use them on the wall above my bed.
The cost was $19.99 for a set of 20 (five each of four different sizes), but I had a nifty little coupon, so I only paid $15.99.
Here’s my predicament: I don’t know how to arrange them. I love the freeform look, shown in the picture above. That’s what I had intended to do, but honestly, freeform is just so hard for me to do. I always love it when other people do it. For example, Cassandra’s plate wall is simply wonderful!!
But why is it that I can never embrace the freeform for my own home?! I’m all about symmetry and structure. I try to break free, but it grabs hold of me and pulls me back.
So here’s the freeform look. I don’t know that this is how I would actually arrange them for the long term, but it’ll give you an idea…
Now here’s an IDEA of what a more structured arrangement would look like. If I went for the structured, I would NOT place them directly on the wall. I would probably opt for a framed arrangement…perhaps an arrangement of three frames, and each frame would have two or three Wallflutters in it.
So tell me your thoughts. Am I being ridiculous? I know these were intended for a more freeform look. Why is it so hard for me?! Why do I need everything so structured and symmetrical?! Aarrgghhhh!!!!
I just need someone to tell me what to do.
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There was something on that TV show Gossip Girl a while back, where Blair decorated Serena's bedroom, and had a "free-form" wall application above her bed. It looked fabulous!
I think the reason it's not working in your space is because your space is already too confined. The dragonflies can't really be zooming across/above your headboard because there's nowhere for them to (visually) enter or exit the space.
So how about making them zoom UP? They could be coming from behind/below your headboard, and flying up toward the ceiling? In a free-form way. Or you could just move them to a different wall, where they have room to be more loose.
A good way to organize them that might work for you is to go to a clip art web site and do a search for "brush stroke." When you find one you like, arrange the wallflutters to match it. You know… it will sort of have a trailing off point (where there would be just a few, drawn-out dragonflies) and a larger, blob-y part (where there would be a cluster). That would help you create a free-form looking shape in a structured way.
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Stephanie
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I am the same way…I want to embrace free form, but my type A personality gets the best of me each time.
I would suggest a sort of combination of the two. Make the middle row sit higher up on the wall, while each row next to it stair steps down a bit, to sort of mirror the shape of your headboard. Does that make sense?
I like them fluttering in a more natural pattern. It just doesn't look right to me all lined up perfectly because that's not how they look in the real world.
I like the free form look also. It appeared in the store sample that there were small and large ones. Maybe if you had some smaller ones to replace a few on your free form example it might look good.
Stephanie M.
I personally prefer a random pattern as opposed to structured formation.
Sadly the structured formation looks a little aggressive as it almost references fighter jets!
I think the reason you are struggling to get a more natural free form is mainly down to the numbers. In this case 'less is more' I know it's tempting to display all of the dragonfly's you've purchased but the area simply isn’t big enough, try with less and see how you get, maybe place a few elsewhere in the room although not too sure about that without seeing the rest of the room. Good luck and I do like them and their name!
I'm an order kind of gal like you. I totally dig the grid look. I, too, have a problem trying to make things look random…I think about it too much and it ends up looking over done.
I know what you mean about things being symmetrical. I want everything even! But, I think the lined up flutters look very military. Like planes in formation. I would put up the freeform and live with it for a while. It may grow on you…
Go with the Free Form, Kristi.
Free form or randomly is more the natural look.
Just my two cents
Paula Jo
Although a great adherent to classic symmetry, I feel that in this instance the insects should be allowed to fly free.
Hi Kristi, Love these little guys! A little whimsy is fun and even though I'm partial to the fighter jet look
(heheh), maybe if you used fewer flutters with lots of space in between them and free formed them in a structural sort of way–like a mirror image, or. . .OK, this is sounding so incoherent that it's not even worth 2 cents–I will give up and just wait and see what your solution will be–I know it will be cool!
Sindy
I like free form better.
I like free form better.
I vote for free form. Dragon flies don't fly in order they fly free form. Put them up on the wall and just live with it for a while. You'll get used to it.
Debbie
Free form! No structure with dragon flies! I normally go for even Steven structure, but not in this case. My guess is…they won't end up on that particular wall anyway!
Freeform. Maybe fewer in number.When planting spring bulbs, they suggest that you just toss them onto the ground. You would definitely have to adapt this for a wall.Something to kinda mark the spots.
Definitely look better free form. Lisa L.
I love the structured pattern. I like them directly on the grass cloth, too! But I would spray paint them a vibrant blue (or any bright color) for a little pinash.
i also love the umbra wall flowers but i made them into a chandelier in my stairwell, used lights, fishing wire, i love them!!
Laura, that is an absolutely brilliant idea!!! Do you have pictures? I'd love to see how it turned out! Do you have a blog? If not, please, please, pretty please send me some pictures!!! addicted2decorating@live.com
Go with the Free Form, Kristi.
Free form or randomly is more the natural look.
Just my two cents
Paula Jo
If you're looking for luxurious bedding to match your beautiful bedroom, I would suggest looking into a feather bed! There's nothing like sinking into a luxurious pad of down filling at the end of the day!
Nice designs..I must say. I also love your latest obsession..the Egg Chair
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