I know, I shouldn't have...

but it was $20...for a Maija Louekari illustration, not to mention a Marimekko repeat which typically cost a fortune.

Anyways, I stumbled across is last night at CB2, where steals are often to be found, and I fell in love. Truly, I love it! I can't wait for it to arrive! It's so adorable! It measures nearly 4x5 feet. I know exactly where I'm going to put it and it's going to be fabulous! I won't be using the little steal hanger things they recommend. They stifle the illustration's whimsical spirit. Instead, I'm going to hang it clothesline style above the stairwell. We have wood paneling in our entry way. So, I'm hesitant to put holes in the wall even though the space desperately needs some life. I'll use wooden push pins wedged between the panels to stretch the twine. Hurrah for wonderful things!