27 Jan ~ Sailer's Own Personal "Big Top"

I know that I have bragged on the muralist who I've been working with lately quite a bit, and have hinted at how incredible he's been doing in the playroom. Well, he finished last night, and I could not be more thrilled or excited about it!! The pics are not that great (esp the "Big Top" wall...yucky pic) as there is no light in there right now due to this dismal weather but I just couldn't wait!! Besides, you can still see his overwhelming talent regardless.

So I asked him to recreate a vintage-type circus room for the kids' playroom. Given that I now have to please a little girl and a little boy, I thought this would be a fun and ageless theme for them to grow up with. I also stressed to him that I wanted it to be realistic not fantastical, again so it would be more timeless (and not cheesy... you know how I am about that!) Anyway, he FAR FAR FAR exceeded my expectations.As you enter their room, you first see the ticket counter...The next wall that draws your attention (or at least mine) is this one...The main scene is found on the connecting wall as you can see here...
The adjacent wall will warehouse the entertainment center, which will be flanked between the two poles here...
And I had this idea that I wanted the scale like they used in the strong man contest to be on a hidden wall so I could use it as a measuring wall for the kids as they grow. The reason I wanted it hidden is that I'm sure I'll grow attached to it as it marks their heights, so if it's behind the door, I can keep it forever. (= OK, and the kicker is the ceiling...it's absolutely phenomenal. How fun is it to have the complete circus tent with trapeze artists flying over your head?!?


I almost feel badly about moving toys in there because it will detract from how fantastic it is! Anyway, I would HIGHLY recommend him to any of you (and you know how picky I am)... he's fast, very fair, wonderful to worth with, and beyond talented. You can find more of his work and his contact info at www.muralicious.com. And FYI- my project was a big one... but he does anything as you will see and works within your budget so please give him a call if you need something done.