Today, it seems, has been dedicated to wall art. I was in Target earlier and saw some stretched textiles... about a quarter of the size of what I showed you and twice the price. No thank you, I'll make my own that is even more awesome and one-of-a-kind. So there. Now, the project I am proposing today is not exactly as original, but something I think is fun for every home. Not to sound like a complete tool, but in today's ever-more mobile society, travel has become something to be enjoyed by the masses, not just an elite few. With the emphasis of study abroad programs (or "study away" as my alma mater now names them... weirdos), more students are experiencing life outside the United States and even more families are choosing exotic locales a little bit further from home.
Now, if you have seen the film The Prince and Me, you will recognize this as well... and yes I have seen that Julia Stiles classic. Did you know they made a sequel? Rubbish.
Anyway, all you need for this project is a map... and preferably not the ridiculously-colored ones that look like they belong in a second grade classroom. The one pictured can be found online for less than $5.00. Slap it in a frame if you want and grab some thumbtacks from Staples (hooray for the Easy Button! I need one... just kidding) and away we go.
Color code however you want... places you have been, places you want to go, places you've lived, etc. I have also seen this turned into an adorable wedding present (and cheap!), where you combine like where the husband and wife have been together and stuff.
A pretty sweet done in a day project for anyone, but especially those of us with a desire to see the world. Pin it up and show it off! Bonus points if you find aged postcards to put around it...
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