So....in our home minimalism rules...at least, that is the Babe's mantra. I definitely lean to the minimalist side when it comes to home decor as well, with mid-century modern being generally the direction I go. But, the core of my soul definitely sings the boho chic song. I love patchwork pillows, flea market finds, retro 40's and 50's 'stuff', old furniture mixed with new furniture. When I was single, my space most definitely reflected that side of me. For the past five years, I share the environment and Babe does get some say, and well, I am not allowed to put a fake antler-headed-deer thing on my dining room wall. I found this really cool, very fake deer head and the Babe put his foot down. No deer head in the dining room - apparently it looks too dead. I confess I already have a set of white resin antlers over the fireplace; but, one more deer-oriented item can't really hurt now, can it?
Oh well, to make myself feel better I ordered this little package of goodness. It's only a few inches high and in my view does not look dead, rather, it looks quite jolly :) ...and my granny circles are coming along nicely. I have almost 50 made - now I am learning how to put them together. And when that blanket is done it will take its rightful place in the family room.
Happy weekend all.
23 comments:
that blanket will be great Raina...and so right...less is more ;)
:)
It's lovely!
Happy Sunday to you!
I think the baby blue is cute, your blanket is looking fab too!
Darling baby blue flocked deer!!!
I don't think he will mind that!!!
Can't wait to see your blanket Raina.
xoxo
Robin
Well that is a cute little blue deer thing, I think that it shoud be allowed. Love the crochet, isn't that going to look lovely all sewn up!
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Those granny circles are sweet, Raina! The blanket is going to be beautiful. And speaking of beautiful--love the deep aqua blue of your walls. I have to admit I'm with your Babe on the whole antlers thing--I just can't do anything that looks or resembles anything dead...No matter how cute or clever that little felty deer head you got. :o7 LOL! Happy Weekend, my friend... Oh, and many thanks for the lovely comment left for hubby & I for our anniversary this week--so sweet of you. We're gearing up to take Charlie to the vet for his tooth tomorrow--confident all will be well. :o) ((HUGS))
I'm giggling about the bitty blue deer (flocked!). I love the colour on that wall. LOVE. great photo too btw.
Your little grannie circles, the colours, so.very.happy.
Well I think my comment should - uh did two weeks just go by?! Lovely to see your crochet and I think the little flocked deer is very charming
Ha, mr earplugs likes the whole minimalist thing, mainly because he doesn't own much stuff. Unfortunately minimalism just doesn't happen in our house!
I think I'm with the babe on the antler thing but your crochet blanket must have pride of place - it's going to be gorgeous!
Considering I have 'Andy the antelope' on my living room wall, I probably have no room to talk (he is real, dead and stuffed...in my defense it wasn't my choice...it's the husband's obviously from back when he hunted large game WELL before he and I met). Go for your antlers/blue deer head if it makes you happy!
Look at all those happy circles!
Wonderful crochet! And I think an antler is a very manly thing to have in the house, I think you should try to convince your Babe about getting a real one :)
Hahaha -- you two are SO funny! I don't believe I've ever seen a flocked blue deer head -- too funny. And LOVE those granny squares -- the colors are beautiful!
LOL! Raina I think everything works if you love it! i'm crazy about mixing modern w/vintage - the thing I've learned re/my own home is that it EVOLVES - as we change our living spaces do and SHOULD reflect those shifts. I say go for it! And the crochet is heaven!
Well, maybe you can each have your way. How about your fake antler-headed-deer thing living on your dining room wall for 6 months of each year?
My dad is a hunter - grew up dirt poor on a farm in Minnesota during the Great Depression. Kids hunted to put food on the table. My mother is English and so not into hunting. But in their living room over the fireplace hangs a mounted Elk head that my Dad shot as a boy.
I love your flocked Deer head - great compromise!
Looking forward to seeing the blanket all done :)
LOL. Come to Texas, darling. Deer head and real antlers are decor rigour here...
Hope your long run went well! You work too hard!
Your tulips look so taut! Any tips on how to make them stand up? I just threw some away and I even tried the penny trick too!
What an adorable etsy find! I have to admit that I love the faux mounted-cervidae heads. I've seen so many different kinds over the last two-ish years.
Yours is definitely one of the dearest, no pun intended. :)
What gorgeous tulips, and I just love your granny circles, they're coming along beautifully!
LOL : how about this one ? it looks minimalist enough, don't you think ?!!
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I'm looking forward to follow your blanket !
We specialize in "over-crowded clutter" home decor. Books overflowing bookcases, yarn all over the place, sewing stuff from my daughter, wood bits from my husband. In my secret heart I yearn for minimal.
LOVE the blue deer!
It doesn't look in the least bit dead, love the baby blue! And glorious colours in the crocheted circles!
Your blanket will be gorgeous!!
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