the antler, embellished and re-thought

Okay.

This is a much discussed topic, 

but I've found some unique antler art that is making me re-think the whole antler thing.

This look has been around a while...

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And of course the last few years have brought countless faux versions

 that have been witty and clever, but are fairly common now.

(and there it is, that dirty word - COMMON :)

I do love this branch version!

But....

what if they weren't hanging on a wall?

What if they were separated, embellished in a slightly glam, tribal way,

and used as sculpture?

I found those on Etsy a while back, and can't stop thinking about them...

I can picture a gold and black version lounging atop a pile of art books

 on my future shelving in the family room....

this visualization skill is how I manage to convince myself that I need something :)

do you do that?!!

Anyhow....what do you think?

Would you have one of these in your home?

( BTW - if you're interested in this as a DIY, as I think I am, 

but don't happen to have any extra antlers lying around, 

surprisingly Ebay is a good source for antlers!)

Works in Any Room: Gold Wall Sculpture

It's everywhere and after the design world being so saturated with gallery walls, 

I love the idea of a single, jaw-dropping piece...

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tucked in alongside a mirror...

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used as a punctuation point over a sofa...

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They're not on the walls, but Michael Bruno likes these sculptural gold trees enough

to have one in both his Paris apartment and home in the Hamptons...

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If you have the room in your budget,

heaps of these iconic Curtis Jere pieces can be found on his site, 1st dibs...

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or maybe one of these beauties works for you -
I love, love, love the top one - so graceful..

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craving something more unusual?

weekend diy idea:

an entire wall of gold metal discs -

how gorgeous is that?

I'd love to do this as on headboard wall...

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This clever sculpture gave me so many ideas...

it's made from foam core board and paint!

Amazing, right?

Check out the tutorial -

Jeremy's diy tessellation from Apartment Therapy

    

What do you think?


Want one?!





Iv'e been working on the desk a little this week-
hoping to finish it this weekend.

this is what I'm up against...

three layers of stain! Madness!



Happy Weekend :)

Divine Driftwood from Heather Jansch

 

The silverly, smooth wood that washes up on shore has enchanted people for many years...

survivors, shaped by the sea into into rippling sculptures.

I like driftwood just as it is.

 I'd be more than happy to fill my home with lovely old bits -

 D. on the other hand, thinks termites and dirt!

 So we compromise to a few small collections contained in glass cloches.. 

Over the last few years there has some amazing driftwood furniture and lighting floating about..

Buy The Sea

Marcus O'Reilly

Really, so much more interest than the standard plant..

Gemma Comas via Cococozy

Ian Collings via Inhabitat

Seeing more and more chandeliers worked into living rooms..

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Might have to steal this one!

Via completely-coastal.com

Obx Trading Group

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Weylandts

Oooh, so graceful..

Bobo Intriguing Objects

Yesterday I found a way to get my fix without having to battle D.

How about a little art for the garden?

Heather Jansch elevates the humble medium into great sculptural beauty

 as she creates these breathtaking creatures..

Are you a fan of driftwood?

til next time... 

(and I apologize for the lack of links, blogger is not fully co-operating today:)

Sculpture for your Outdoor Space

Went to the Interior Design Show in TO on the weekend (IDS 2010) with my eldest Daughter.  At 10 she is a budding designer - I will post pics of her room once she has completed it - you won't believe what she has done! Proud Mom :) With all the up and coming talent that was featured, and the innovative products, we found lots of inspiration for our home and I got some great ideas for clients.

This house we moved into last summer is only 3 years old, so it has really limited landscaping.  This spring we will be putting up a fence to keep our puppy, Hooch, at home where he belongs (he knows ALL the neighbours!).

So we have started to discuss plans for the yard.  Its a big spot so I'm thinking we will tackle a bit each year, this year the trees and shrubs so they start to fill in. But I need to get some elements out there to break up the green and create interest.  Voila!  How about some gorgeous sculpture?

These giant pinecones are from Artifice.

They are 4' - 6' long!

You can custom order them in stainless, mild or rusty steel.

How would that be as the focal point of a seating area?

These guys also make beautiful delicate trellises

one-of-a-kind birdbaths

wall art

Wow!  So much talent, I am literally awed by these. I have to admit I have a bit of a thing for trees.  They are so graceful, and represent strength and longevity.  I tend to gravitate towards anything "tree-ish", but thats another post!

What about you guys? Are you longing for warmer days out in the yard? Have you started to plan out your gardens?  Do you have any ideas to break up a large empty yard?

till next time...