PassportPASSPORTA long road and an open sky. Packed bags and high spirits.

Sail the seas, ride the rails, explore the world. North, South, East and West. Images of beauty abound . . . without leaving your home.

And it all starts with a passport.

Postage StampsFaraway places with strange sounding names are faithfully represented on this multicolored wallcovering. You need not be a philatelist to appreciate the remarkable engraving on these oversized postage stamps from exotic locales around the globe. The muted color combinations include your choice of red, greens and tans, or russet, greens and tans, plus lilac, taupes and tans, or the softly neutral greys and tans. Somewhat masculine in nature, any of these historic collages would be a handsome addition to a home office or den.

Crackle Texture Sometimes the simplest pattern is the most effective. When you desire a neutral wallcovering with a modicum of visual interest consider Crackle Texture. The design is composed of random lines and speckles on a solid ground. The result is an antiqued appearance that defies distinct description. Think of aged plaster or worn paint in muted neutral colors including tans, greys, seafoam, blush, or palest lilac. A versatile wallcovering on its own, it mixes beautifully with Leaf Toile or Distressed Decorative in compatible colors.

Distressed DecorativeA marvel of textural interest, this traditional wallcovering is presented in a distressed fashion that lends the look of antiquity. The vertical pattern of classic damask-like leaves is muted by a web of crackled lines and horizontal streaks that add a depth of character and appearance you can see and feel. Use alone or with Crackle Texture in compatible colors such as creams with greys, tans, seafoam or pale lilac for a completed designer look.

Leaf Toile The lush green rainforest comes alive on this toile inspired wallcovering where giant coco palms and trailing philodendron are superimposed on bamboo trellis. This fresh take on a jungle of greenery is available in five fresh color combinations: olive and tan, teal and tan, coconut and tan plus olive on dove grey or charcoal on taupe. Use it with Indian Elephant or as a focal wall with Crackle Texture for a stunning combination.

Suitcase “Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile.” Songs have been written about it. This multicolored wallpaper reflects it. The romance of travel and the lure of foreign places are suggested by this interesting pattern. Suitcases, overnight bags, leather valises and trunks…all manner of baggage to hold all sorts of travel wear. The somewhat masculine tone of this design is complemented by Herringbone in compatible colors.

Ghost Ships (Maps) Take a visual trip through the French countryside via this antique map. A wallcov-ering in neutral shades with the towns and topography, roads and railroads printed in contrasting color, it is an interesting choice for home office, den, bath or family room. Select from Kraft paper with earth brown, pale taupe with dark taupe, golden glimmer with dark chocolate, or putty grey with black. Use it in tandem with Ghost Ships for a special effect.

Ghost Ships Shades of the Flying Dutchman! Lost in the fog of antiquity, phantom ships wend their way throughout the seven seas. Lost sailors, longing for the sight of home, man the sailing vessels for all eternity. Or so goes the legend portrayed on this fascinating wallcovering. The ships, surrounded by mist, are backed by aged European maps. The color selections include cream on Kraft paper with earth brown, golden glimmer with misty white and dark chocolate, or putty grey with misty grey and black. Its partner is Ghost Ships (Maps).

Grasscloth A perennial favorite, grasscloth looks appropriate in a myriad of settings. This looks like the genuine article. You can see the texture. You can feel the texture; but no delicate beauty this, rather an extra washable, hale and hearty wallcovering that can be used in any room. Select from brick red and straw, taupe and cream, or tans, moss green and white, also tans and creams. You’ll find it works wonder-fully well with Indian Elephant.

Indian Elephant Pachyderms on parade! A herd of gaily dressed and bejeweled behemoths march left and right across this wallcovering. Exotic elephants and a flurry of flowers are backed by bamboo trellis. The festive color combinations include beige with red, greens and gold, plus grey with aqua, green and gold, also beige, tan, peach and gold as well as others. An appropriate complement is the textured Grasscloth or Tailored Stripe in similar colors.

Tailored StripeAlways in good taste, ever versatile and appropriate…who doesn’t love a stripe? This wallcovering is a stripe to applaud for the colors and textural appearance. A collection of vertical lines ranging from three inches to a quarter inch in contrasting colors, the visual elements include a woven, cloudy and crackled background simulating an aged painted fabric. Among the color selections are beige, cocoa and red or off white, taupe and plum, plus sand, tan and tangerine and still more. Use it with Indian Elephant or Paisley Scroll.

Weathered Frame Drama Pencil thin stacatto lines run vertically on this textured wallcovering. The monochro-matic color gradations create an ombre stripe effect .The soft appearance is perfect for the space where calmness and serenity are desired. Five gentle color selections include varying intensities of tan, beige, aqua, brown, or grey. It looks very good with Stria Damask.

Stria Damask Grace your traditional or transitional home with a classic look and textural spin. This timeless wallcovering is an elegant ogee damask with vertical stria and dashed metallic lines that hint at light and shadow. The selection of nearly neutral colors include variations of white on tan or beige, aqua, brown or grey and work beautifully with Weathered Frame Drama.

Whitworth PeonyOne of spring’s most lush and lovely blossoms, the peony, is an omen of good fortune and a happy life. It’s also a gorgeous motif for this wallcovering. The eight inch blooms and buds on long leafy stems are scattered on an open woven field. Particularly lovely in a bedroom the five selections include predominantly white, peach and green on beige, or white, peach and green on aqua, also white, lilac and green on grey plus two others. This pattern is synergistic with Grasscloth in appropriate colors.

HoundstoothHandsome herringbone tweed makes an unusual wallcovering with a masculine vibe. The overscale design of warp and woof threads creates a geometric look of squares on squares and rectangular shapes. The relaxed color selections include creams with cocoa, soft grey, aquamarine and several others. A favorite compan-ion paper is Suitcases in similar shades.

Small Paisley A lovely lacy paisley in soft and misty shades speaks of filmy fabric. This gossamer veil- like print makes a luscious design for a feminine bed, bath or dressing room. The seductive colors of the wallcovering include white mixed with greys and palest aqua or cream with golden peach, also cream with lilac and mossy green or fog with grey and palest taupe. Partner this pattern with Small Paisley Texture for a delightful pairing.

Small Paisley Texture Void of obvious pattern, like a rain soaked watercolor, this wallcovering is a misty formless wash of color. A closer look confirms a fog of palest aqua or a mist of golden peach. Or choose a veil of softest lilac or a hint of mossy green. While lovely used solo, this gossamer textured paper can be paired with Small Paisley for a scrumptious effect.

Paisley Scroll Living large! This paisley has a statement to make and it will not be denied. “Look at me. I’m big, bold, and gorgeous.” In addition to the audacious pattern and intriguing raised texture, this wallcovering comes in a plethora of colors including ruby red with antique gold, taupe with silvered cream, teal with bisque, tangerine with dove grey also plum with pewter and steel grey with ecru. Marry this brazen beauty with Tailored Stripe in matching color combinations.