Comments on: Mapquest

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:50:36 +0000

I never thought of that. I wouldn’t imagine that they would have lead paint because they are printed on paper but it’s a possibility. I would definitely check especially if the map wasn’t used in a school but in a place that would distribute or create chemicals (like if it was in a distribution warehouse for cleaners or fertilizers or something like that.)
xo – kb

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:57:38 +0000

Are maps this old like safe to have in the house? Didn’t know if there were weird chemicals or lead paint in them? Didn’t know if there was a way to clean them before installing them in a house with kids! Just wondering what you knew about it!

By: Yatin

Yatin — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:23:32 +0000

If I may suggest, cut the map (no OMG here) into 8-10 pieces and frame them individually and then hang them together make sure the pieces are equidistant.. the result is symmetric and definitely more than just hanging a map! check this out
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/scott-house-tour-136621

By: Charlene Austin

Charlene Austin — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:13:54 +0000

I love the map! You got an awesome score there! But girl…..the comment about grandpa picking out training bras slayed me. You crack me up!

By: Shaina@WivesUnscripted

Shaina@WivesUnscripted — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:51:43 +0000

I jumped on the map bandwagon in our master bedroom! http://www.wivesunscripted.com/2012/04/10/vintage-map-art/

I would love to do a big map like that, but we don’t have the room, so I’ll have to settle for my trio of vintage ones!

By: Bree

Bree — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:52:30 +0000

Katie,

I love this idea!! In fact a few years ago I “stole” some of Kevin’s old hunting maps and cheaply framed them to take of space like yours…it was in our case a long hall way. Maybe I should pull them out again….

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:41:17 +0000

I didn’t at all realize maps were trendy right now! Our nursery is actually travel and adventure themed so we have maps up in there. Yay for happy accidents, I guess. Anyway, I love the map! It looks great!

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 05:21:53 +0000

The blue and white stripe rug is from Pottery Barn outlet (it’s actually a Williams Sonoma rug but apparently PBoutlet sells their stuff).
xo – kb

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 05:20:46 +0000

ha. It’s funny how you think it meshes…but I see it as making the room so much better! Definitely funny how we all see things differently, huh?!
And that wall is not able to be knocked down – it actually is a supporting wall for our stairs so it has to stay…that is, if we ever want to see our bedrooms again
xo – kb

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:52:21 +0000

Have you ever considered knocking that wall down entirely? Or would you not be able to? I think the map is alright, but kind of meshes with the rest of the room. But hey, to each his own And I am loving your pillows! You always have the best accent pieces!

xoxo Melissa

By: Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:21:33 +0000

I bought my husband a wall world map decal for his birthday. Of course, I can’t find the name of the company I ordered it from! It’s cool – you can take it off and re-position it or move it to a new location and it will stick like a giant decal. It really brightens up his desk area. I’m so smart!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:06:27 +0000

Ahhhh I just love maps so much! My love for them has only grown since realizing I am probably spending the new 15+ years (and the last 3) moving all over the globe with my hubby… So now it just seems appropriate to have excessive quantities of map related artwork to document our military life… (my dream is to have a gorgeous map gallery wall in our home someday when we are actually permitted to settle down!)

By: Ashleigh P

Ashleigh P — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:36:00 +0000

Hi Katie! I jumped over a few months back from YHL & love your blog!!! I’m also a GA Peach from Woodstock (we’re neighbors!). I adore your living room decor (or is that your den??). I’ve been working towards an Americana feel without being too in-yo-face stars & stripes & you have nailed it! Can I ask where you found your rug?? That is exactly what I have been searching for! Thanks so much for your continued inspiration!!!!!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:57:11 +0000

During college I studied abroad in Spain for a year. And while I was there my parents went to Canton, TX to the First Monday Trade Days (largest in TX…you just gotta go if you are ever in TX) and found a map of Spain. Its an old pull-down school map too except it’s in Spanish and has export trade routes on it. And they got it with all of the original parts to hang it for a mere 5 bucks!!! They used it to keep track of all the places I visited and when I got back they gave it to me. That was 9 years ago and it’s been on my walls ever since…so I’m definitely not a bandwagonner…although I don’t blame you one bit. If I didn’t have this one I’d be all over this craze.

By: Abilu

Abilu — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:42:10 +0000

I am impressed that you found a map of this age and quality for so little. I recently purchased a a newer classroom map from eBay, and it cost nearly $300 (including domestic shipping). I don’t have any regrets, but I am envious of your bargain shopping abilities. Looks great!