Frame Game is an occasional series in which I take readers’ gallery wall requests and find art that fits their personalities. Click here to see past Frame Games.
Today’s wall was inspired by Alexandra, who is decorating her dorm room.
In Alexandra’s words:
Pink, glitter, monograms, preppy, Lily Pulitzer, Kate Spade, bright colors, sunshine, beach, anything sparkly, University of Wisconsin
I tried to walk that fine line of tactful and tacky because this could so easily go the way of a plastic flamingo farm (no offense to Don Featherstone, who may be the most interesting man who ever lived).
The key word to bring this back to reality was “preppy,” so I definitely kept that in mind while whittling down options. The customizable striped monogram and Lily Pulitzer-inspired sailboat print were my inspirations.
Other favorite finds include the palm frond prints and Surf Sun & Sand print in gold and pink — just the right mix of sparkly and feminine and beachy. And, of course, no beach-loving wall would be complete without a pineapple and/or flamingo (or both?).
Green and gold secondary tones helped prep up the pink vibe of the gallery wall. If Alexandra has a way to add wallpaper or similar styling to her wall, I highly recommend something preppy, graphic and B&W, like the polka dots in the mockup.
To download these printables, click on the links below to go to the original download pages.
Palm Fronds #1 • Lily Pulitzer print • Palm Fronds #2
Neon Pineapple • Just Start Today • Monogram • To the Beach • Flamingo
Gold Heart • Surf Sun & Sand • Gold Pattern
Quick Tip
Alexandra mentioned the University of Wisconsin in her faves list, and although I love the idea of decorating with your school emblem, I couldn’t make the University of Wisconsin logo fit in with the other items on the wall.
No problem — I recommend simply framing it individually on a desk, or on a separate wall, like so:
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