When I was out doing my errands yesterday I came upon a little something that made me think of my dear friend Scott Waterman. I venture to guess that at that very moment the postal carrier was placing a package from him on my doorstep. When I returned home I discovered it. I'm surprised my new neighbors didn't call the authorities when my screams, amplified by the cathedral ceiling, rang out upon opening this totally psychic gift!!

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Let me explain. I first "met" Scott on Flickr in the winter of 2007 (seems like you've always been there). That fall he posted photos of some items he would be selling at his yard sale in Los Angeles. I couldn't make it, but I told everyone I knew in the area, "You have to go!" Among the items he was parting with were his collection of Rollerwall rollers. Over the years I regretted not having gotten them. And more recently, sitting across from a dreary wall in my new place it came back to haunt me. "I wish I had those rollers from Scott."

Well VOILA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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He's so smart, he even included swatch fabric for me to create samples of each pattern. I'm in heaven! The landlady comes to town next week so I can run it by her. But I've always thought this was the perfect solution for a rental home where you'd like to be able to wallpaper but the removal upon leaving would be too laborious. With Rollerwall you get the design impact of wallpaper and then it can easily be painted over when the time comes. Oh Scott, how can I ever thank you enough. You are one amazing friend. You make the world a mucho better place. A endlessly textured and vibrant place! Merci.

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8 responses to “Let the roller derby begin!”

  1. Scott Avatar

    In outer space no one can hear you scream!

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  2. kathy Avatar
    kathy

    i know that someone at sunday’s santa cruz antiques fair will be just as happy when they make a purchase from you (such as that cute little silver-y table) as you are with that great gift from your thoughtful friend scott. 🙂
    i hope your landlady knows how pretty you will make that new space, your new home and says “yes” to your painting the walls – and that you will post the results of your efforts with that present. 🙂
    hope sunday is a big success, too, and that you have time to relax. have a great weekend!
    kathy

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  3. moodboard Avatar

    Can’t wait to see what you do with these Sylvie

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  4. Madhu Avatar
    Madhu

    Lucky landlady!

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  5. Barb Avatar

    It’s random acts of kindness like Scott’s that help to restore our faith in our fellow man. You’re a good man, Scott and the rollers could not have gone to a more deserving and creative person!

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  6. Di Overton Avatar

    What a great idea, can’t wait to see the results.

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  7. Bascom Hogue Avatar

    I am happy to see you are happy with your cool gift. I look forward to some nice posts involving rollers.

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  8. Musterwalzen Avatar

    Hey, thats great ot see this in your country – i’ve got a big collection of old rollers and sell new rollers and applicator here in germany ;O)

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