Thursday, 19 November 2009

Favourite five: Owls

I have something of an owl fetish. I think it started when I was small and my mother used to read a beautiful book called "The owl who was afraid of the dark" to me. Some books stay with us throughout our lives and this one, along with the Beatrix Potters, the Frog and Toad series and Spot the dog, is the reason I'm encouraging everyone I know to breed as rapidly as possible. I am desperate for an excuse to buy and read them again!





I'm 26 but don't mind admitting that I'd really love to get my hands on another copy of that book. I fell in love with the stocky, wise little things and to this day, I'd rank a fat little owl way above more traditional kittens and puppies on the cuteness charts. I never collected owls in the way that my sister would buy anything penguin-y but they appear to be springing up all over the homewares world so I think I'm going to give in. Even their name is cool: owl is just a nice word to say. Owl owl owl owl owl.


Classic choice: Oliver Wise owl doorstop
He ain't heavy, he's my doorstop. A pretty owl doorstop covered in a heavy brocade with a black velveteen and satin trim. Wedges are clearly so passe. A snip at a very reasonable £19.50.

Cute choice: "O is for Owl" print from Mrs BoothThis minimalist print is adorable and would look great in a serene bedroom. £20.


Modern choice: Owl jewellery
It took a while to find fat owl jewellery (I always think that the tall, thin owls look a bit mean) but I really want an owl necklace (I'd like silver but there's something tempting about a one-off vintage piece as below below). A brooch wouldn't go amiss either...

Quirky choice: Lambswool owl cushion
This knitted owl cushion would look perfect on a little armchair in the spare room. Again, the owl is serene in the knowledge of his wisdom. £69 from Abode - also available in green.
Crafted choice: Stuart the Owl - Christmas tree decoration
Keeping the Christmas theme going, I am in love with this fat little owl. He just looks so serene - he's clearly been at the roast parsnips! He's $10 from Cuore.


1 comments:

  1. You might enjoy my site- www.wakingplanet.com- click on owls. I spend many hours with the Barred Owls around my home and have been lucky to capture some rare poses!

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