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They say hindsight is 20/20.  If you’re a parent of a tween or teen, you’ll likely agree wholeheartedly with me when I say that the terrible twos were nothing! Appeasing a teen in any manner is like climbing Mount Everest in a bikini with roller skates on.  No matter what you do, it’s just not right and it’s not gonna happen!

It’s me against the world this holiday season.  I’m faced with a 13-year old, who loves all things digital.  He pretty much has everything a 13-year old could want.  He’s got an iPhone, an iPod, a NICE laptop, a flat screen TV, an Xbox 360 with Kinect, a PlayStation 3 and more.  He doesn’t like non-virtual sports, he doesn’t listen to music and he’s outgrown toys.

I’m at a loss.  What to do?

I realized he is lacking a “COOL” bedroom.  It’s just BASIC.

Thanks to my mother for helping me realize this.  He’s got the bed, the desk and the basic entertainment center, but his walls are barren and he essentially has no décor.  I could never expect him to ask for décor over technology, BUT I bet a little OOMPH to his décor would make him feel more COOL.  Maybe I’m wrong…maybe it’s just the “I’VE STILL GOT IT” Mom in me, but I entertained the idea anyway.

When I was presented with the opportunity to review removable and replaceable wall décor from Vinyl Disorder, I just knew I had to let my son choose the wall art.  I hit the nail on the head.

Nicholas chose the Zombie Outbreak Response Unit.

Installation was actually very easy, considering I am the ANTI-Martha Stewart.

We measured and marked the wall with a level and a pencil.  Then, we removed the backing tape and positioned it on the wall,

leaving the actual sticker (the middle layer) and the top layer, on the wall.

Look Mom, no hands!

After that, we rubbed the sticker to secure it onto the wall and smooth out any bubbles.  From there, we peeled off the top layer slowly and carefully.

It looks GREAT!! Instant decor for my son’s room and it’s removable.

Here’s a snapshot of my son with his new room decor!

Since we’re in a rental home, it was important that I find something that would not permanently alter the structure and something that could be easily UNDONE.  Not to mention the fact that throughout the course of the teenage years, tastes and interests can change at the drop of a hat.  This by far, beats painting the room a different color, PLUS it adds personalization to the room.

Vinyl Disorder offers a slew of options from cowboys to faeries, holiday themed stickers to Star Wars, automobiles, aliens and animals and even stickers that would suit your decor.  The stickers are also available as car decals or ranging in size from 6″ in length all the way up to 72″ in length, in various colors.  They offer decals for all ages.

Overall, I really love the Vinyl Disorder decals as the options and uses are endless.  The various themes or styles, the color options, the sizes and the ease of application allow for them to be used in ANY room.  I’ve even considered a host of designs for the kitchen in smaller sizes to add some zest to the back splash.  When you’re a renter, you can only alter so much.

My son LOVES how this simple decal has added personality to his room and it definitely fits him.  If you’ve got a birthday coming up for your teen or even for the next holiday season, I highly recommend Vinyl Disorder decals.