Folk Metal - Korpiklaani

Photography by Harri Hinkka

Now what is more metal than a fiddle? An accordion of course! Now first let me thank my readers for all their help last week in finding the perfect movie. I think the only response I got was from my imaginary friend. Yup, that's right my mother didn't even help.

Now back to metal. Something, along with Buckethead my many readers have been asking for more of. We have been slacking off in that category so I figured it was time to go to the source - Finland. What?! You didn't realize that Finland was the world's supplier of all things metal. Well the United States and England had their brief "glory days" in the 1980's but Finland sprung up from the ashes and has always kept the torch of metal burning strong.

From the operatic melodies of Nightwish to the punk metal of Lordi many styles are represented.

Korpiklanni is influenced by traditional Finnish folk melodies. Many of their songs come from Finnish folk tales as well. If you listen to the videos you can hear the lyrics often switch between English and Finnish. The band does use an accordion and violin as well as a distinct percussion sound to achieve this "folk" sound. Enjoy the samples. Korpiklanni has just released their sixth album in as many years.

Korpiklaani - Native land



Korpiklaani - Hunting Song

*For more information pictures and downloads visit http://www.korpiklaani.com/

~Seth Davis

Into the Wild

Into the Wild. This is the true story of Christopher McCandless who, upon graduation, leaves his comfortable life behind to travel the country and ultimately hitchhike to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way he meets many people with whom he becomes friends. These experiences and these people shape his journey and change him, the same way in which he changes them. His journey is about discovery - discovery about himself, others, life, love and happiness. Though the life he left continues to haunt him, he creeps closer to a greater understanding of it all with each step closer to his destination.

My aunt and uncle recommended this movie to me, so I decided it would be worth watching and made the rental at Movie Gallery. Needless to say, I was not sorry. I'd like to write more, but I don't want to ruin it for those of you who haven't yet seen it. One comment left on the Internet Movie Database (imdb.com) called the film a "real American beauty" and praised it for not feeling artificial or false as so many films of its type do.

It's not a comedy or a drama. To me, it has no genre. It just is. There are times when you will laugh, times when you will cry, and times when you will find yourself at the edge of your seat hoping that everything will turn out alright. It is a beautifully written and well-acted movie that stirs an appreciation and meaning for life, love and happiness. But those meanings won't come to you unless you search for them, just like the main character. If you just want to watch a movie to be entertained, this won't be the movie you're looking for. This is the type of movie you need to soak up to understand.

Jillian

...ZZZ...

This week’s a dead week for me in terms of entertainment, so I’ll just do something different.

Well, I have a sleeping problem. There are some nights where all of my stresses keep me up until 4 AM and I’m literally dragging myself to class at 8. But, since this isn’t “Bandages, Pills and Checkups” blog, I’ll focus on one of the way’s I’ve helped myself to fall asleep recently, rather than the health aspects of my life. It’s all about my “Chill” playlist in my ITunes that I play as I (try to) go to sleep. It's my new boyfriend.

I guess sleeping isn’t all that entertaining, but I hope this list helps one of you fellow insomniacs. Listed alphabetically, if you didn’t notice.

1. “Restless” by Alison Krauss

2. “Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)” by The Arcade Fire

3. “Haiti” by The Arcade Fire

4. “Intervention” by The Arcade Fire

5. “No Cars Go” by The Arcade Fire

6. “This Must Be The Place” by The Arcade Fire

7. “Am I Wrong” by Brand New

8. “We Are Nowhere and it’s Now” by Bright Eyes

9. “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon

10. “The Moon” by Cat Power

11. “Swallowed in the Sea” by Coldplay

12. “Yellow” by Coldplay

13. “The Blower’s Daughter” by Damien Rice

14. “9 Crimes” by Damien Rice

15. “This Year’s Love” by David Gray

16. “Marching Bands of Manhattan” by Death Cab for Cutie

17. “The Crane Wife 3” by The Decemberists

18. “Yankee Bayonet (I Will Be Home Then)” by The Decemberists

19. “The Crane Wife 1 & 2” by The Decemberists

20. “Delilah” by The Dresden Dolls

21. “The Killing Moon” by Echo And The Bunnymen

22. “Jesus Nitelite” by Eve 6

23. “1234” by Feist

24. “Gypsy” by Fleetwood Mac

25. “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac

26. “Rhiannon” by Fleetwood Mac

27. “Valley Winter Song” by Fountains of Wayne”

28. “Let Go” by Frou Frou

29. “Class System” by Pharell Williams

30. “Peach, Plum, Pear” by Joanna Newsom

31. “Imagine” by John Lennon

32. “Beautiful” by Kate Nash

33. “Ur So Gay” by Katy Perry

34. “Message From Your Heart” by Kina Grannis

35. “I Feel Like Dying” by Lil Wayne

36. “Take A Walk On The Wild Side” by Lou Reed

37. “Sorry” by Maria Mena

38. “Missed The Boat” by Modest Mouse

39. “I’ll Keep It With Mine” by Nico

40. “These Days” by Nico

41. “Games Without Frontiers” by Peter Gabriel

42. “Move Away and Shine” by The Polyphonic Spree

43. “Goodbye Horses” by Q Lazzarus

44. “Samson” by Regina Spektor

45. “Let’s Talk About Spaceships” by Say Hi (To Your Mom)

46. “New Slang” by The Shins

47. “America” by Simon and Garfunkel

48. “Free To Stay” by Smoosh

49. “Run” by Snow Patrol

50. “They Are Night Zombies!!” by Sufjan Stevens

51. “Persephone” by Third Eye Blind

52. “Slow Motion” by Third Eye Blind

53. “Self Righteous” by Third Eye Blind

Well, sleep tight!

-KASSANDRA

Waking Life (2001)

Waking Life is an animated (well, digitally enhanced to seem so) documentary-like film that explores the many questions about sleep, freedom, life and society. Directed by Richard Linklater in 2001, this movie is about a young man who is stuck in a dream world. This movie explores the question, among many others, of if we are walking and living in dreams. He encounters over 50 people who philosophize on their thoughts about dreaming, living, etc. It’s one of the most unique films I have seen in a very long time. I was late to watch it, yes, but it just goes to show it will continue to intrigue and answer questions for a long time. The lucid dream the main character is in makes him wonder if he is dead, and even though the director never intended for the audience to think this, it’s still a lingering question long after the movie ends. I can’t help but make this short and sweet due to the fact that it’s definitely a movie that cannot be explained, but rather needs to be watched. So, watch, it’s mind-blowing.

-KASSANDRA

Get Your Giggle On

I was born and raised in Belfast, Maine and that city makes me proud, as some folks there are inviting you to come to Belfast to get your giggle on! I think a good sense of humor is critical to survival and studies suggest that those who laugh a lot, live longer.

It's a Comic Arts Laugh Festival and it runs from April 9th through the 13th. The lead organizer is former Belfast Mayor and artist Michael Hurley. He understands the need to get through Governors gone wild, mud season and crater-filled roads, with a light-hearted laugh. The handsome puppet on the Comic Arts website bears an uncanny resemblance to Mike. That alone was enough to make me giggle. You see I have a Mike Hurley painting of Belfast in my home. I had no idea he was also a puppet master! The festival boasts an entertaining schedule, which they say could change if they decide to pull a fast one.

The Comic Arts Laugh Festival will feature everything from funny films, to day-long workshops on Youtube and film making, to a Tim Sample show. Tim can get a laugh or two.



So forget about the high gas prices, Obama's Pastor and the looming tax filing deadline and head to Belfast to get your giggle on.

by Susan Patten

The American Folk Festival

Let's turn our thoughts to Spring. No, even better, let's turn our thoughts to summer and music at the American Folk Festival in Bangor. Frost is still in the ground and the waterfront park is under a layer of snow but organizers have announced the first groups booked to thrill our musical senses. In typical Folk Festival style, every possible musical taste is covered.

Bluegrass lovers get ready for Jesse McReynolds and the Virgina Boys. If Bluegrass is not your thing, the 2008 American Folk Festival will also feature Acadian, Salsa and Blues. Even Gnawa music, described as a mesmerizing blend of Islamic mysticism and hypnotic African rhythms, will also take to the stage. I'm sure the roster of performers will just get better as the American Folk Festival approaches.

If you love music as much as I do, let me give you a tip. Some of the best and most intimate performances take place Saturday night after the folk festival has concluded for the night. That's when the private party is held for folk festival volunteers. Sure it's late but the musicians are still wound right up from their performances earlier in the evening. It's an opportunity for many of them to meet each other and "jam" with one another. All you have to do is volunteer your time and you've got a free ticket to an exciting and personal musical experience.

by Susan Patten

Well I'm Glad Someone is Happy

(Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp)

I am one of those people regardless of interest in the movie that keeps an eye on the top ten movie earnings each week. I usually see a movie in the theaters a minimum of every other week. Let's look at last weekend's top ten:

(Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC. Final figures will be released Monday.)
1. "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who," $25.1 million.

2. "Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns," $20 million.

3. "Shutter," $10.7 million.

4. "Drillbit Taylor," $10.2 million.

5. "10,000 B.C.," $8.7 million.

6. "Never Back Down," $4.9 million.

7. "College Road Trip," $4.6 million.

8. "The Bank Job," $4.1 million.

9. "Vantage Point," $3.8 million.

10. "Under the Same Moon," $2.6 million.

Got to love Jan - April when it comes to movies. February is usually the worst, but this collection of cinematic fodder is making me go through my Netflix queue with reckless abandon. A few possibles but I can't really see anything worth paying full price for. Is there anything worth seeing?

Well despite what many think I am not a complete movie snob. So now I turn to you.

**Gets on his knees**

Ask your friends, ask your pastor or ask the person that cuts your hair. Tell them that Seth needs a good movie. An original plot? That would help. Action, romance, drama, comedy, any genre will do. A simple title and date to give me hope that something is coming and that I don't need to give up on Hollywood just yet.

**Stands up and brushes himself off**

One comedy I was looking forward to, but of course it never made it to Bangor, Maine.

~Seth Davis
*Photo of Horton Hears A Who, 20th Century Fox. From Latimes.com.

There's a Reason It's So Popular

Every time I say "scrapbooking" I get a little sigh or pitiful acknowledgment from a male member of the group. Occasionally, it's a non-practicing female. But, as I always come back with: "there's a reason it's so popular." What is that reason? Scrapbooking is a getaway from the normal routines and stresses of the day where you can sit in once place, surrounded by a pile of mess and just be creative. All you need are photographs, memories, bits of paper and some page decorations. Mess is not stress in scrapbooking, just a means to creating your art.

My aunt has convinced me that it really is an art. She creates beautiful pages of my two little cousins (who aren't so little anymore) and has a full scrapbook for each year. She is the reason I decided I might like to try it as a hobby. I haven't sat down to scrapbook in a while since my days are consumed with work and classes, but I look forward to graduation as I can take some evenings and weekends to get back into the fun of it. Here are a few of my pages so far. Don't make fun - they are from high school! ...

Funtown Splashtown with my family: 1st page


My Junior Prom: 1st page

Scrapbooking is fun but it can also get expensive. This is why I opt out of crazy decorations and go light on the themed stickers. If you're interested in getting started or getting some tips on design and layout, check out scrapbooking.com. Being a pack rat and saving every ticket, stamp or note will finally pay off! They make great decorations.

Jillian

-top photo courtesy of http://www.marthastewartcrafts.com-

Audiosurf

How Fast is Your Music?

Audiosurf for the PC is easier to show than to describe. It sounds rather simple on the surface and like all simple and easy things it is incredibly addicting. I can't vouch for how safe it is as it does come with a seizure warning.

Let me break it down. For a mere 10 dollars you get a game that uses your own music to create a puzzle and race track based on the pace and rhythm of the song. Points are earned by collecting blocks of the same color and avoiding obstacles. The better blocks appear at the more "intense" parts of a song. It is combination Dance Dance revolution and Guitar Hero. Enough talk a few examples.

This example uses Stealth Ninja Mono Mode. Translation, one color at a time and avoid the grey blocks to get a bonus. You can jump every to often so avoid them. This mode has a shoulder.

Blur - Song 2

Here is an example of another mode. Two player style. Different colors are worth more points.

Muse - Knights of Cyondia

The addiction comes from several sources. It is simple and quick to learn. However it has multiple modes, and offers competition and fun for both casual and hardcore gamers. When you buy the game you create an account and after each race you receive a score for that song. You can then compare yourself against your friends, locals or people around the world. The simple art of listening to music on your computer just went in a new direction.

The game can be purchased using Steam or just visit Audiosurf.com

~Seth Davis

Nico

10/16/38 - 6/18/88

Christa Paffgen, artistically known as Nico, started off her fame with a career in the modeling industry when she dropped out of school at the age of thirteen. She was then spotted selling lingerie, scouted, and pushed by her mother to find a modeling job in Berlin. 

Nico met Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones in 1965, and after that there were various idols whom she recorded with. It is said that her career was short lived but influential in a way that too-few people will ever understand.

She went through so many hardships, and an incident that sticks out is when she was raped by a US Air Force Sergeant. She wrote about it in her song "Secret Side" which appeared on her album The End..., and it's emotional and heartbreaking. It is said that Bob Dylan wrote for her the lyrics to her song "I'll Keep It With Mine," and she couldn't have performed it any better. She was also involved musically with Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground and John Cale, all who saw the beauty in her.

Look at pictures of her and see she's gorgeous in a raw and sandy way. Listen to her voice and you will hear how she has been hurt. Dissect the lyrics of her songs and you will eventually understand. Nico is impeccable in an imperfect manner and an unnoticed part of the 1960s era of music.

-Kassandra Small

The Dresden Dolls

The Dresden Doll's most recent and breathtaking album, Yes Virginia, is like listening to a broadway performance. Take it as you will, any way you can, and you will have a fully imagined story. Even individual songs have got it.

The two members of The Dresden Dolls joined together when Brian Viglione, the male member of the band, saw Amanda Palmer perform as a solo artist at a Halloween party in 2001.

Since then, they've soared. Fans can't get enough of the duo's dramatic makeup and clothing style- fancy and dramatic like that of a theatre performance- and the instrumentals and story lines of every single album and song. It's not every day that you get taken back to days of cabaret. The Dresden Dolls are a perfect example of modern artists putting all their effort into what they live for: the music.

-Kassandra Small

Invasion U.S.A

Ode to Cold War Entertainment(Rocky IV)

Poor Rocky, the weight of not only an entire nation on his shoulders, but also capitalism itself and the good cause of freedom. Not to mention the film's actual "plot". It is hard to to explain the 80's and the Cold War to those who didn't experience it, but it did give us some awesome movies.

If only Osama Bin Laden could put up a boxer or a decent hockey team the possibilities would be endless. Alas our nation still posses its nuclear arsenal and its populace still allows fear to rule public policy. Yet things have changed since the days when nuclear power was not an alternative fuel and the Soviet Union lurked over Europe providing a boogie man for movies from what I like to call the Cold War era. Some have not aged well and may seem a little silly now. But others remain classics.

Here are a few of my favorites. Feel free to comment and add your own:

Dr. Strangelove (1964)
I just saw this movie last year. Directed by Stanly Kubrick. If you don't know who that is, I truly pity you. Strangelove is a dark comedy of sorts and probably one of the best movies ever made. Cinematography, humor, acting, timing, the movie has it all.

Roger Ebert sums it up: ". . . based on a novel by Peter George, Kubrick made what is arguably the best political satire of the century, a film that pulled the rug out from under the Cold War by arguing that if a ``nuclear deterrent'' destroys all life on Earth, it is hard to say exactly what it has deterred."

The Hunt for Red October (1990)

The movie may have been released towards the end of the Cold War, but it takes place in 1984. What else do you want besides Sean Connery, James Earl Jones (the real Darth Vader) and Alec Baldwin fighting to prevent or start nuclear war? It also won several Oscars.

Do we have a crazy submarine captain on our hands? Or does he just want a taste of good ole American democracy? I can't help but watch every time this shows up on T.V.


Red Dawn (1984)
Starring: Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, Jennifer Grey (Dirty Dancing girl) this movie was just packed with 80's star power. Was it good? Not really. However it certainly scared a generation of American kids. Russians for reasons I can't recall invade Midwest America and for reasons that don't really matter it is up to a group of scrappy teens to break through the oppressive bonds of communism and free their town.

It does sum up the time, the fear, the hatred and misunderstandings of the Cold War. Before Jack Baur and the Patriot Act we had an enemy and they had funny accents and from movies to wrestling they were targets.

There are certainly more, from Chuck Norris in Delta Force to Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyed in Spies Like Us, but allow me to highlight one other form of entertainment. Comics:

Before Borat, before Jeff Foxworthy, before Mencia there was Yakov Smirnoff. . .

**Pictures from internet movie data base and www.moviewallpapers.net. Also thanks to rogerebert.suntimes.com for his review of Dr. Strangelove; done on 7/11/99.

~Seth Davis

Xavier Rudd: He Comes From The Land Down Under

Xavier Rudd is practically a one-man band. He plays his drums, his guitar and sings all at once, but with an extra-added Australian flair. He plays a mean didgeridoo.

With a jam band approach to what is essentially all him playing, Xavier Rudd performs with a purpose. Many of his songs are political or simply social commentary. With his songs being so liberal it does turn many people away, but even those who don’t agree with his politics can still appreciate the sound he has built.

He opened for the Dave Matthews Band in Mansfield; Massachusetts last summer and really enthralled the audience. The first 20 or so rows emptied to the front to dance as he jammed away.

Originally from Bell’s Beach in Australia (famous for it’s cameo in Point Break), Xavier Rudd has released several albums in Australia and has a growing fan base in the United States. He’s played at several festivals, such as Bonnaroo.

His last album was released in 2006, called White Moth. Since then he has been traveling around the world playing live shows. His shows have been sold out all across the country. He recently finished his latest US/Canada tour, but has definite plans to return.



Ian MacKechnie

images courtesy of www.bbc.co.uk

Star Trek XI: To Boldly Go Back Where We've Already Been

The Star Trek franchise hasn’t done much in the past few years. Since their last show, Enterprise, flopped and was canceled they’ve released a smattering of video games and novels. The Star Trek name is far from dead, but a good bridge crew is apparently hard to find. So, they’ve stopped trying to find a new one and decided for a slingshot around the sun and a trip back in time.

J.J. Abrams, already mentioned in a previous post, is directing this new prequel to the Star Trek universe, Star Trek XI. Following the crew of the Enterprise in their younger days, the characters of Kirk, Spock and Bones return to the void. They are played by all new actors with Spock played by Zachary Quinto (known for his role as Sylar on the NBC show Heroes) and Kirk played by Chris Pine who turned down a co-starring role with George Clooney in a new age noir movie for the Captain’s Chair. Leonard Nimoy has also been cast as his old role of Spock, but it’s unclear how the young Spock and the original are in the same movie.

CBS Paramount has been pushing this movie quite heavily online. They have even gone so far as to bring the original series to the Internet, showing full episodes from all three seasons.

So far, there hasn’t been much information and what is being released is receiving mixed reactions. Many fans view this as cheapening the original, somewhat similar to how fans felt about the newest Star Wars trilogy. There is hope, however, for this film to revitalize Star Trek and even spawn a new show. For now, I’ll live long and prosper in waiting.

Ian MacKechnie

images courtesy of www.startrek.com

A New Venue for Music and Art

There's a new club in town.  Well it's actually in the fine city of Ellsworth, Maine and it's called Shangri-La and it will be opening in May of 2008.  But if you'd like to get in on a sneak preview, in just a few days, you can catch song writer and guitarist Chris Smither on March 22nd.

The list of up-coming performances is quite impressive for this new club that boasts an intimate and comfortable atmosphere.  It's located on the second floor of a Main Street business in Ellsworth called the Maine Grind and is across from the Grand Auditorium.

I can't wait to check it out.  Perhaps I'll see you there!

by Susan Patten

Thanks to Smither.com for the photo

A Handy Man for the Heart

I honestly don't remember the last book report I wrote.  I suspect it was back in grade school and it more than likely was about a story involving a girl and her horse.  So, needless to say, when I was thinking about what to feature in this week's blog, I jumped at an opportunity to do a book review. It just so happens that two Maine authors accommodated me by releasing their book just in time!

A Handyman for the Heart is written by Beth Bulmer-Sirois and Thomas-john Veilleux who are related through marriage and they both live in Mount Vernon, Maine.  It was promoted in a press release I received simply as a romance novel.  I called Tate Publishing and had a review copy in time for Spring break. I thought I'd need the entire break to have time to read the book but it only took me a few hours to read.  It turns out it is a romance novel with a strong Christian theme.

The Christian theme didn't bother me at all and I think it was the very reason the main character, Stephanie, was so likable. Stephanie was level-headed and sensible and I couldn't help thinking how rich her family was for having such a wholesome life. The authors did a great job capturing the essence of life in a small Maine town. They also did a great job in presenting strong Christian values without pushing salvation down the reader's throat.

A Handyman for the Heart is an easy-to-read, entertaining and calming romance novel that will leave you feeling content and hopeful.

by Susan Patten

You Mean There's Not Really a Hole in the Ground?

So I received an email from my boyfriend's mother a couple of weeks ago. She's very adorable and delights in passing on interesting emails, jokes, and chain-letters. This particular email showcased the very fascinating work of an artist whose talent and creativity blew me away. Of course, I had to share it with my fellow bloggers.

His name is Julian Beever and he is an English artist famous for his three-dimensional pavement art. He has drawn on sidewalks in England, France, Germany, Australia, Belgium and the United States. I couldn't believe the photographs when I saw them. I have included some below. These are all drawings on a flat surface - but look at how real they look, jumping out of the pavement.

Amazing, right?! How does he do it? Take a look at the two photographs below. This particular drawing, "Make Poverty History," is 40 feet long. However, when viewed from the right angle, it appears to pop up off the pavement in 3D. This is how Beever creates his illusion.

For more information on Julian Beever and to view more of his amazing artwork visit:
http://users.skynet.be/J.Beever/index.html

Or watch a time lapse of one of his pieces to see how he creates his art:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfn8Dz_13Ms

Enjoy!

Jillian

No Country For Old Men

I still have yet to see Juno, but I can now honestly say that No Country For Old Men deserved to win Best Picture at this years Oscars. It was nice to see the movie get recognized, and also see the director/producer/writer combination Coen brothers finally move into the mainstream. These two have been responsible for a variety of quality classics including Raising Arizona, Miller's Crossing, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, O' Brother Where Art Thou and more.

Anyone who thinks it is easy to take a book and make it into quality movie should see adaptations of Dune, or I am Legend (Will Smith's was the third attempt) or the latest Dr. Suess horror which looks more like Shrek 4 than the beloved classic we all grew up with.

As usual I don't think a review will sway too many fence sitters. But I will say what worked for me when watching No Country. Despite what you will hear in the trailer, there is no music until the credits. It has been called a "modern day" Western, but there is no soundtrack when a villain produces a gun. From the opening of the movie you are greeted with the vast Texas landscape and you hear its sounds and feel its emptiness. I am not anti-music in movies, but for some movies a lack of music enhances the silence and allows tension to build on its own.

One other part that sets people on two sides: like or dislike, is of course the ending. It is more than the unexpected. Without giving anything away I can only say that I enjoyed it more the second time because my brain and my ears were working in better harmony.

There are few forms of entertainment like a good movie. That will have you scared one minute. In anticipation the next. Hoping the entire time. In shock with each blow of the action. Then leaning forward to hear the final words. And of course talking for days afterwards with friends.


Trailer: No Country For Old Men

**Thanks to imdb.com for information and Yahoo.com for the picture.

~Seth Davis


Seth

Wall Decals?

I discovered art in the form of decoration this past week as I was introduced to a very hip product: wall decals (thanks, Dave). I know your first thought is probably "woah, that's really tacky," and I don't blame you seeing as car decals are getting a little out of hand lately. But don't make a decision just yet because there's much more to share.

The Blik Surface Graphics website describes these decals the best: "oversized, self-adhesive, removable decals that allow anyone to quickly & easily create decorative patterns or custom wall murals for home or office."

Once Blik captured my interest, I went searching for more. As it turns out .... there WAS more. I found circles, squares, ABC's and even Pacman decals! My favorites were in the nature category: birds, trees, flowers and leaves. I imagine the tree decals would look beautiful spreading a splash of color across a previously boring white wall.











dVider calls these stickers "apartment therapy" and I have to agree. Just look at the photographs and imagine how your walls could be changed with a color scheme and a few decals. Who would have thought! The prices are not cheap, but it's going to be a purchase you can use move after move - unlike paint or wallpaper which obviously must stay. It's a very artistic approach to decorating when you have no artistic skills yourself!

Check out some more wall decals and stickers at any of the following websites:
Acte-Deco
All Posters
dVider
Blik

Jillian

- photos courtesy of allposters.com and www.acte-deco.fr -