Tuesday, 2 August 2016

50 Owl Home Decor Items Every Owl Lover Should Have

Owls have captivated nature enthusiasts for thousands of years, appreciated for their stoicism and great beauty. And we’re big fans too! We’ve put together a list of 50 owl-themed home accessories for people who love these majestic birds just as much as we do. Here, you’ll find everything: gorgeous prints for the wall, useful accessories for the kitchen and bathroom, and even some fun stuff for the kids. Are you craving more decor inspiration? Don’t forget to check out our big list of beautiful bird home decor, or if you’re more of a mammal person, we have a collection of elephant accessories too. Check ’em out.


Buy It: $20   

Owl Cushion with Handwarmer: Soft and squishy, this sleepy nocturnal character would make a wonderful naptime buddy. Add a hot water bottle to soothe chilly hands on a cold day. Of course, he looks super cute on a shelf even in warmer weather too.



Buy It: $10 each   

Owl Cushion Set: Anybody can relate to at least one of these cute hipster owls. These throw pillows would work great for a casual interior that needs a splash of color and personality.



Buy It: $20   

Owl Throw Pillow Cover: The first half of this post contains plenty of owl pillows to decorate your favorite cozy spots. This removable cover features a double-sided print with a concealed zipper so you can add it to your favorite pillow.



Buy It: $20   

Vintage Owl Pillow Cover: Look at how the eyes immediately draw attention! This owl illustration integrates the colors of 70s-era Pop Art, with a little bit of influence from strong traditional-style tattoo line work.



Buy It: $20   

Cosmic Egg Owl Throw Pillow Cover: A whimsical collection of blue birds sits against a backdrop of coral flowers and mushrooms. The really striking thing about these characters are the eyes – mystery and liveliness shine through clearly.



Buy It: $20   

Abstract Modern Owl Pillow Cover: Magenta and cyan overlap to create a range of rich colors, the owl’s form pared down to the most basic shapes. This piece would make a wonderful gift for an owl fan in the print or graphic design business.



Buy It: $20   

Mr. Owl Throw Pillow Cover: Gorgeous! Mr. Owl is a printed version of an impressionist charcoal sketch, with a pair of fashionable eyeglasses added for fun and flavor. The specs definitely bring out his eyes.



Buy It: $20   

Little Owl Throw Pillow Cover: Owls are already one of nature’s most beautiful and impressive birds, but the babies are just too cute for words. The features look so realistically soft, it feels like you could reach out and touch them.



Buy It: $4   

Cute Owl Throw Pillow Cover: Autumn trees and happy sleepy owls can brighten any home. This pillow features a burlap-like texture, ideal for a Scandinavian or cottage chic interior theme.



Buy It: $25 each   

Owl Shaped Cushions: At 16 inches tall, these colorful pillows are sure to make a big impact in your decor. They can soften the back of a children’s chair, cushion a hard headboard, or draw the eye anywhere you put them.



Buy It: $68   

Owl Bedding Set: Brighten the bedroom of your owl-obsessed young one with this complete bedding set. It includes pink sheets with white flowers, two pillowcases (one with flowers, one with owls) and a small decorative pillow for cuddling. This set is available in full or twin sizes.



Buy It: $48   

Owl Nursery Decor: Complete with a quilt, fitted sheet, and dust ruffle, this bedding set includes everything to make baby’s bed cute and comfortable. Pair with matching accessories, or use these as the basis of your own wildlife or purple themed nursery.



Buy It: $72   

Owl Duvet Cover: Do you want to refresh your child’s bedroom decor without getting rid of the existing comforter? Just slide it into this adorable duvet cover. This set includes the cover, a flat sheet, and two pillowcases. This set would make an awesome gift for back-to-school. Because it’s fit for a queen size bed, even playful adults or college students can enjoy it.



Buy It: $50   

Charcoal Owl Print: Three of the world’s most recognizable owls feature in this gorgeous print – a bashful snowy owl, the mighty great horned owl, and a sweet barn owl. All three tilt their heads in unison.



Buy It: $77   

Large Owl Wall Art Print: Drawn in shades of blue and gold, this owl print would serve as a wonderful companion for an interior themed around natural hues. The owl’s face expresses the wisdom associated with these majestic creatures since ancient times.



Buy It: $237   

Clever Owl Figurines: “See no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil.” Offering timeless advice, these three owls will motivate good behavior wherever you put them.



Buy It: $30   

White Owl With Silly Spectacles: Now it’s time to check out some standalone decor. This fashionable owl planter is small enough for a balcony or windowsill garden, but would look great in the home too.



Buy It: $18   

Decorative Gray Owl Figures: Incredibly soft and realistic, these owl figures from Kurt Adler stand at 5 inches tall – a neat addition to a winterscape or holiday arrangement.



Buy It: $8   

Cute White Hanging Owl Figure: Here’s another Kurt Adler creation. Adler is famous for his detailed Christmas ornaments but pieces like this work well in any owl-themed interior too.



Buy It: $74   

Paul Anker Hansen Wooden Owl: An unforgettable icon of the 60s, Paul Anker Hansen’s owl figurine features a mobile head that rotates and turns. Pose your beautiful little owls to depict expressions ranging from stoic to curious and more.



Buy It: $282   

Howdy Owl: Designers Engesvik, Stokke, and Austad (or Norway) created this wonderful minimalist owl sculpture suited to any Nordic-themed interior design. It’s hard to resist this simple yet expressive face.



Buy It: $50   

Turned Owl by Lars Beller Fjetland: Norwegian designer Lars Beller Fjetland offers figure collectors a chance to decorate their homes with an eco-friendly alternative to new materials. This lovely owl gives scrap wood a new lease on life.



Buy It: $58   

Minimalist Wooden Owl: Crafted from solid walnut, this streamlined sculpture would look equally at home in minimalist, traditional, or rustic styled interior.



Buy It: $44   

Owl Ceramic Tea Set: The kitchen or dining table deserves a little owl love too! This adorable tea set includes a teapot, two cups, and a strainer – all with undeniable personality and a touch of retro charm. This set is manufactured in Japan and comes with an attractive gift box. Check out all the color options to find the style that fits the recipient’s interior decor.



Buy It: $16   

Minimalist Style Owl Salt & Pepper Set: Made from unpainted ceramic, this spice shaker set would look incredible with a minimalist all-white dining set. But if you’re looking for something to fit your interior, this pair of lovebirds would make a fun DIY project – just add paint, glitter, gems, lace, or whatever craft supplies you have on hand. You could even customize a set as a meaningful housewarming or wedding gift for an owl-loving friend.



Buy It: $30 for 2 pieces   

Ceramic Owl Coin Bank: Always a handy way to collect pocket change or teach children about savings, coin banks are a must-have in any household. This handsome pair of owls (one in white ceramic, the other with a silver finish) would make a sophisticated gift for siblings or a fantastic addition to a bedside table or entryway shelf.



Buy It: $10   

Owl Pen/Pencil Holder: Do you want to extend your love of owls to your home office or craft room? This unglazed pencil holder would work well with any decor style. Or, if you’re building up an owl theme in the bathroom, this piece is also just the right size to hold toothbrushes.



Buy It: $30   

Owl Bookends: One sleepy, one bashful – these weighty owls would make a wonderful addition to any home library or even as a standalone decoration.



Buy It: $47   

Antique Owl Bookends: With a hammered bronze-effect finish, these bookends would work well within a traditional or classic interior. They stand 7 inches tall and weigh 4lbs each. However, some buyers report receiving a more matte version rather than the glossy style pictured here.



Buy It: $71   

Owl Hamper: One of these little hampers are just waiting to enhance your owl bathroom decor theme. Standing at a little over 2 feet in height, they could stand on a low table or hide beneath a bathroom vanity to save space.



Buy It: $14   

Owl Orb Vase: Aren’t chubby owls the cutest owls? This stoneware vase stands at 4 inches tall to hold choice flower cuttings or live succulents. Its small size makes it a suitable “catch all” for the entryway, office, or bedroom vanity.



Buy It: $38   

Owl Glass Vase: Crafted with an elegant hobnail glass pattern, this owl vase includes a clear glass handle to look like an antique glass pitcher. The amber color gives it undeniable vintage charm for a retro-themed interior.



Buy It: $17   

Owl Lantern: What could be more appropriate accessory for an owl theme than a lantern? This nocturnal bird will help light your way through the garden at night or dazzle your friends during an evening party. Each metal lantern includes a flameless LED candle to withstand wind and accidents.



Buy It: $30  

Owl Shaped Tea Light Holder: Everybody loves the distinctive fragrances from Yankee Candle, but their tea light holders are super cute too. This ceramic luminary includes four tea lights in Yankee Candle’s Harvest Welcome scent, a spicy pumpkin-like aroma that smells like autumn.



Buy It: $19   

Owl Tea Light Holders: Quirky and colorful! Unlike other tea light holders, the indentation to hold the candle is rather shallow so you can watch as the flame dances and burns.



Buy It: $21   

Owl Planter: Complement your rustic, classic, or woodland-themed home decor with this hand glazed porcelain planter. The detail is incredible, and the size is just right for robust succulents or artificial plants.



Buy It: $12  

Owl Succulent Planters: These small owls have huge personality. Although the size is best suited for small succulents, each one does include a drainage hole to accommodate any similarly sized plants.



Buy It: $7   

Small Glass Owl Vase: Sized to accommodate a fresh cutting from your garden, this tiny glass vase would look amazing with a flower or without.



Buy It: $21   

Magnetic Owl Wall Planters: Strong magnets make it easy to hang these ceramic planters in unconventional places like a refrigerator or a whiteboard. Each set comes with two air plants to help you get started.



Buy It: $24   

Owl Doorstop: If you’re a longtime collector of owl accessories, you might have trouble finding owl-related objects you don’t already own. This sturdy iron doorstop would make a great gift for the owl fan that seems to have it all.



Buy It: $14   

Owl Wall Hook: Decorate your entryway, bathroom, or bedroom with this shiny hand-cast aluminum owl hook. At only two inches deep, its slim profile makes it ideal for small spaces like behind a door or inside a wardrobe cabinet.



Buy It: $7   

Owl Kitchen Timer: Fun kitchen accessories can make dinner prep so much more cheerful. Cute, unique, and playful – it’s so charming you’ll want to use it for other things around the house too, perhaps as a laundry reminder or to help kids brush their teeth for the right amount of time.



Buy It: $15   

Owl USB Drive: Misplaced USB drives are a little bit of a tragedy but these super-cute owls would be way harder to lose. Available in a 16GB or 32GB size, these would be a neat gift for a college student or a new employee at the office.



Buy It: $55   

Owl Night Lamp: It’s hard to ignore a face as sweet as this one. Just plug it in and enjoy the warm glow of porcelain with little pinholes shining like constellations.



Buy It: $244   

Decorative Owl Bedside Lamp: Such striking eyes! This resin lamp is impossible to miss at 16 inches in height – tall enough to sit on the floor next to a low bed, or perfect for a side table anywhere in the home.



Buy It: $149   

Owl Wall Lamp: This model is very similar to the previous lamp, but this charming owl fixes to the wall for more versatile placement options.



Buy It: $32   

Plugin Owl LED Night Light: Soft light filters through the ceramic body, glowing a little brighter through the hearts that span the owl’s chest. Small nightlights like this one work well in bathrooms and hallways for easy navigation at night.



Buy It: $25   

Owl Novelty Light: It almost looks like a holographic projection but the lamp portion is actually perfectly flat. Watch as this light filters through every color of the rainbow. Be aware that this lamp uses a USB power source by default, so it’s perfect for a computer desk – especially if you have a cool RGB keyboard to match!



Buy It: $54   

Voice Activated Owl Night Lamp: Parents are sure to love this nightlight almost as much as children do! A noise-detecting sensor automatically turns on the light when the child awakes and cries or calls for parents, and turns off again after 5 minutes of silence. This would make a nice useful gift for new parents using owl bedroom decor in the nursery.



Buy It: $220  

Ulo Security Camera: Ulo is an incredible little security camera that detects motion and sends alerts to your phone automatically. Or, you can watch the live stream whenever you want! Use your smartphone to change the color and behavior of Ulo’s eyes, and watch as he interacts with the world around him. This neat device is still in the pre-order phase, but you can still order to make sure you’re one of the first to receive one.


Check out the cute Ulo security owl in action.

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Supported homes to be built for veterans 'who have put their lives on the line for our country'

The homes will be built on the former Christmas Lodge nursing home and will provide health and wellbeing activities and a support worker to help with social integration

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Monday, 1 August 2016

Farnborough brothers find Good Samaritan who helped them open first shop

Mystery man Ben, who helped Gandys get its first store ready for opening, said his 'random' act of kindness was, in fact, in no way random at all.

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Faux Deer Head Home Decor

While traditional taxidermy isn’t for everyone, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the elegance and strength of nature’s most fascinating wildlife. This post explores the world of faux deer trophies – beautiful artwork that anyone can appreciate and admire. First, we’ll look at a few incredible faux trophies and wall art, and then we’ll move into functional home accessories with huge personality. If you’re looking for more inspiration, check out our other animal-themed collections like this list of elephant-themed decorations or this compilation of bird figurines.


Buy It: $75   

The Amalia Faux Deer Head: This highly detailed faux trophy is ideal for classical interiors or minimalistic interiors that need a dash of detail. Or, to make an even greater visual impact, consider hanging this (or any of the other trophy mounts) within an intricate picture frame.



Buy It: $45   

Faux Deer With Numerous Color Options: Bold colors, impressive antlers – these deer are sure to create a focal point no guest could ignore. These are available in a wide range of colors sure to suit any interior, modern or traditional.



Buy It: $80   

Faux Deer Head With Pink Rose: The perfect accessory for a chic interior theme, this adorable doe has a bit of pop art appeal. The flower is even removable so you can add your favorite fresh-cut blossoms instead.



Buy It: $68   

Paper Flower Embellished Deer Head: Bright paper flowers bring this faux deer to life. This would be a cute way to add a splash of color within a cottage theme, Scandinavian-inspired home, or any vibrant modern interior.



Buy It: $86   

Day Of The Dead Sugar Skull Deer: Appreciate the beauty of Dia de Muertos in a unique way with this sugar skull inspired deer. It works wonderfully as a seasonal accent or even as a year-round decoration in a regionally themed home.



Buy It: $109   

Super Realistic Deer Head Faux Taxidermy: Just look at this incredible detail! This realistic faux deer is a work of art.



Buy It: $107   

Ceramic Deer Head With Branch Antlers: Natural and fun, these deer sculptures feature removable branches as antlers – replace with branchy flowers, seasonal trimmings, or give as a gift to your favorite gardener.



Buy It: $25   

Deer Head Map Wall Mounted Trophy: Well-traveled design fans are sure to appreciate this one. The modern form and bright colorful map motif make this piece extra suitable for a futurist or pop art interior.



Buy It: $15   

DIY Jig Saw Dear Head: Fun to construct and even more fun to appreciate, this faux deer head is part puzzle and part decor. It’s easy to put together and appropriate for all ages. The natural wood looks great, but you could even paint the pieces to match your color theme.



Buy It: $65   

Faux Taxidermy Plush Deer Head: How cute! Soft and colorful, this piece would make a charismatic addition to a children’s bedroom, a Moroccan-themed interior, or a Scandinavian inspired home.



Buy It: $175   

Fabric and Felt Deer Head: Here’s another fun plush option for a kid’s room, craft room, or anywhere else that could benefit from playful patterns and colors.



Buy It: $68   

Multicolor Faux Deer Head: This piece might appeal to different designers for different reasons – fans of rustic design might enjoy the organic papier-mâché form, while art collectors can certainly appreciate the abstract Mondrian-esque color theme.



Buy It: $63   

Crocheted Mounted Deer Head: Aww! This sweet little fawn would make a great gift for fans of crochet sculptures. It would look right at home just about anywhere, but especially in a bedroom or craft room.



Buy It: $30   

Cardboard Deer Heads Big and Small: Are you looking for a fun DIY project, or just want the look of faux taxidermy without spending a fortune? This piece can satisfy both of those requirements. And since it’s made from cardboard, it would be very customizable too!



Buy It: $80   

Faux Deer Head Wall Lighting: Ambient lighting with a twist. This cardboard deer looks like a doe when the light is turned off, but fantastic antlers are revealed with the flip of a switch. It’s a cool illusion for any home. This would make a wonderful light for a nature-themed nursery!



Buy It: $34   

Low Poly Deer: Origami enthusiasts are sure to love this one! This DIY deer includes all the supplies you need to make this gorgeous modern creation. It’s certainly not the easiest project, but it’s a fun challenge and well worth the effort.



Buy It: $9   

Paper Deer Head (Set of 3): Here’s an even more inexpensive DIY deer head project, this time with a more casual aesthetic. The dark cardboard would look incredible in an industrial interior, but it would look nice in rustic-themed homes as well. The finished result is very small (measuring 2×3 inches without the antlers) so they make neat party favors for friends.



Buy It: $85   

Mini Deer And Moose With Golden Antlers: Luxurious, yet down-to-earth. These mounts would make any interior look high-end.



Buy It: $80   

Faux Deer Skull Gold: This faux stag skull is a contrast of sophisticated and realist themes. It’s very versatile, weighing only five pounds.



Buy It: $40   

Silver Faux Deer Head Wall Mount: Here’s a small faux mount in silver, just over 14 inches tall but only 5 inches deep – a nice choice for small interiors.



Buy It: $45   

Deer Head Line Art: Here’s another great item for small living spaces because it simply lays flat against the wall. This deer combines a little graphic design inspiration with modern minimalism, a fresh look for a contemporary interior.



Buy It: $73   

Tres Chic Deer Head: Ornate and inventive, this deer sculpture almost feels baroque in character.



Buy It: $52   

Composite Pair Deer Head Bookends: To wrap up the list, let’s look at some items have a functional purpose within the home. These bookends would look nice in any classical or rustic interior.



Buy It: $54   

Joseph Deer Bookends: Here are more bookends, this time with a distressed aesthetic.



Buy It: $45   

Faux Dear Head Rack: Cute! These racks are made from metal so you can be sure they’ll hold anything from jewelry to jackets and beyond.



Buy It: $18   

Deer Head Key Rack: Made from sturdy cast iron, this ultra-miniature deer rack will hold your most adored jewelry without any trouble at all. This piece is available in a variety of colors to suit any interior.



Buy It: $14   

Deer Head Single Wall Hook: Rather than focusing on just the antlers, this wall hook leverages a much sturdier hook at the base of the mount.



Buy It: $25 each   

Wrought Iron Deer Head Hook: Textural wrought iron lends this piece an almost antique look – but the contemporary form is sure to fit within any interior style. Purses, jackets, backpacks, and more: all will find their place here.



Buy It: $66  

Black Stag Head: Handmade from 3D printed plastic, these matte black anatomical skulls are ideal for decorating small spaces between existing decorations.



Buy It: $14  

Deer Jewelry Display Tower: So whimsical! This cute deer and plate combination makes it easy to organize rings, necklaces, and other small items.


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Odiham WWII veteran celebrates 90th birthday and France's highest honour

Fred Lee took part in the D-Day Normandy landings in 1944 and met the Duchess of Cambridge at a centenary commemoration of the operation in 2014

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