Flamingos On My Mind

One of my favorite animals is the flamingo.  They are such interesting creatures- large birds that manage to balance on two tiny sticks for legs.  They sleep on one leg, have a vibrant pink coat and a large black beak. I find them incredibly beautiful!  

{Instagram pic I took on a trip to the zoo recently}

So when my design fundamentals professor told us our homework for this week was to design a wallpaper using our favorite animal, I immediately picked the flamingo.  The vibrant color and interesting shape of the bird make it a whimsical motif to spot in a home- so unexpected and cheery!

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After doing a bit of research on flamingos, I discovered that there are some pretty fabulous wallpapers on the market, like  Cole & Son's Flamingo wallpaper:

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Graham & Brown also makes a flamingo wallpaper in vibrant pink and purple:

If flamingo wallpaper feels a bit too much for you, perhaps a piece of art featuring these lovely birds is more up your alley?

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Seeing all this inspiration has definitely gotten my wheels turning about my wallpaper design.... and it's also made me crave a little more flamingo flavor in my own home!  Happy Wednesday, loves!