What if I have to move? Part I

Our vinyl wall quotes and designs are beautiful. No doubt about it. And if you've had one on your wall and love love love it - it'll make it that much harder to part with if you have to move (I know, I've been there). But there is good news.

First - the designs are easily removable (so renters, you can get your deposit back intact!). Just use your fingernail to get under the very edge and peel away. Sometimes it might help to warm the adhesive slightly with a blow dryer - this will make the peeling even easier. It shouldn't leave a residue and definitely will not hurt the paint or finish of the wall (or other surface). If there's just a bit of sticky left from the adhesive, just wipe it with a damp cloth and mild cleaner and you'll be set to go.

Second - the designs are quite affordable. So save your grocery money or put a little aside and you can get the same design for your new home - or splurge and get something entirely different. But watch out - there are so many great designs to choose from, it'll be hard to pick just one (you can always add one in every room...)

Third - the designs can be easily applied to move-friendly items. Need a few ideas? See Part II for a full gamut of move-friendly items.

How Do I Take the Letters Off?

Liz emailed today with a great question: "How do I remove these letters? I ask because I'd really love to have one, but I live in an apartment."

Excellent question. And I totally understand the dilemma - you want to have something pretty on your wall, but you can't hurt the paint and you'll have to remove it before you leave. The thing is, vinyl designs are the perfect apartment accessory - they're easy to put up, won't hurt the paint or the texture of the wall and to remove all you need to do is peel it off.

Pick the edge of the letter off the wall with your fingernail and peel away. Sometimes warming the letters first with a blowdryer will soften the adhesive and speed up the process, but it really is as easy as peeling away and tada! you can move in peace (and keep your deposit).

The letters very rarely leave a residue, but if there is a little a standrad household cleaner and damp rag will take care of it lickety-split.

We've had lovely wall quotes in each of our last 3 apartments and when we had to leave, they were a cinch to remove. So there you have it - easy to put on, looks fantastic (you could even brag about painting it yourself if you like) and super easy to take off as well.

The perfect apartment accessory, no?