Wallpaper? Please no…

I am a big fan, somewhat surprisingly, of all things HGTV. I just can't seem to help myself.

During my countless hours of viewing, I have seen more than my fair share of custom barn doors, farmhouse sinks, white subway tile, and rain-shower bathroom fixtures. Most of the renovations follow the same predictable pattern. Sunken living rooms, wood paneling, and shag carpeting -- out. Open layout, double ovens, and bronze hardware -- in.

Usually I don't mind seeing the same makeovers duplicated in every neighborhood across America. But in the name of all that is holy, who decided wallpaper needed to make a comeback? Particularly when placed ... ON THE CEILING.

It's bad enough that wallpaper exists at all. Even now, I am haunted by the thousands of small yellow flowers that dotted the wallpaper of my childhood bedroom. But to paste endless strips of whatever pattern above one's head seems like an extra strong dose of ridiculous.

I'm with Mr. Wilde. Stop the wallpaper madness before someone gets hurt......

Oscar Wilde (of the wallpaper in his bedroom): "Either it goes, or I do."