Ribboned Wall vs. Ribbon Ceiling + Inspired Collective Plans
September 14th, 2011 by
Allison Silber
I am busy these days looking for the perfect details to fill Inspired Collective and make it just dazzle. I have two obsessions at the moment. The first is to create a badass ceiling installment for the shop to everything come together.
The second is to pretty up a some wall space and really get the attention of walkers-by. Part of the issue there is that I also have quite a bit of furniture in the shop right now, and though I am trying to sell some pieces off, I do need some of them to stick with me!
So, here is the inspiration. Ribbon Walls. yep, yep! I know, yet again totally late on the chain, but this is the first time I have been able to use this inspiration to my advantage. And I am just dying to do it.
I could take the time and effort to ribbon the entire ceiling and hang some market lights and things, followed by a big chandelier.
The second option is obviously to use the ribbon and make a wall. I have a space that I sort of need to do something with and a ribbon wall would be perfecto! Obvi I can’t do both though :) Talk about over-kill!
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So here is the dilemma….
Ribbon is DAMN EXPENSIVE! So to do either of these two ideas would literally cost hundreds of dollars. :( No fun. So if anyone has any really awesome resources for finding ribbon on the cheap, I am definitely all ears to recommendations. The other option is fabric pieces. But I guess either way I look at it I can expect to be paying out a bit of dough to create the awesomeness that I want for the shop!
Any suggestions, ideas, resources etc. that anyone wants to bestow?
September 14, 2011 at 11:23 am, natalie said:
Target Trim in Downtown Los Angeles. They have a website:
http://www.targettrim.com/
If you call they will ship. I have bought 100 yard spools of grosgrain ribbon in a range of colors and sizes. Usually between $9 and $19 for the spool depending on how thick the ribbon is!
-Natalie (www.mintlovesocialclub.com)
September 14, 2011 at 12:06 pm, Sara said:
What about crete paper for partys?? I did some stripes on a wall with staples and crete paper (paint is not an option and the white walls were needing some TLC). 89cents at party city with tons of colors. Just an idea. the wall looks cool.
September 14, 2011 at 1:14 pm, jacin {lovely little details} said:
fabric is my best friend when creating ribbon walls or backdrops. just cut strips :)
September 14, 2011 at 2:26 pm, Allison Silber said:
thats definitely the plan :) I think it is much easier than ribbon, ribbon and more ribbon!
September 14, 2011 at 6:51 pm, Diana said:
LOVE!!! That first photo is amazing…my fav!
September 14, 2011 at 6:55 pm, Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys) said:
Wow – that looks amazing! No wonder you’re inspired. :)
I know that there can be some great ribbon finds to be had in thrift stores and at yard sales. It probably depends on the lenghts you are needing. I’ve made some great finds of pretty laces and ribbons for only a few cents for multiple yards. Happy hunting!
September 14, 2011 at 7:17 pm, Brenda's Wedding Blog said:
LOVE THIS – but I’m going to be needing to look for ribbon too – my daughter is in love with the idea of a ribbon entrance from the foyer into our living room for her 5th birthday party – Strawberry Shortcake theme. Maybe Christmas Tree Shop will bring me luck? Definitely don’t want to spend $100+ on just one small part of the party.
September 14, 2011 at 8:31 pm, Judi said:
Costco has ribbon in 50 yd spools for $9.00. Some of it is pretty wide. Good luck on your project.
September 14, 2011 at 9:15 pm, Allison Silber said:
oooohhh good tip! thanks. I’ll definitely check that out for sure