In The Wild

Trend #2: Textural Walls Kellie Menendez, founder of Half Full, believes in the power of mural wallpaper and richly painted walls. These looks create a sense of environment, says Menendez, who believes there’s a leaning toward “sparse maximalism” this winter. A newer trend, sparse maximalism leans into more color and layers on walls in considered ways. It’s not about white paint,...

HEY MAMA, Interview, August 15, 2018 Bay Area mama Kellie Menendez is causing a stir in the design world. Her company, Half Full, has taken the much beloved wallpaper trend to new heights by bringing her love of nature indoors. Her papers are inspired by the beauty she finds in her surroundings and she is committed to giving back to the creatures that...

RUE DAILY / DECORATING / MAY 4, 2018 by  Kat McEachern A love of nature was the basis of Kellie Menendez and Ondrea Vicklund’s friendship during their time in art school. So, with a passion for nature and a background in fine art and illustration, it was only natural that the pair decided to launch Half Full, a design studio that creates...