Yesterday was the most hysterical day in the comments ever. Thank you all so much for your concern and ideas and helping me figure out whether or not this fella was satanic. Thanks to a few of you smarter than me people, I am now sure that this is NOT a ram but an antelope. Not only that, the creators, in Haiti meant for it to be a Peace Antelope. My husband is fine with him in the house, he just wasn’t crazy about him in the bedroom~even though he’s all about hanging up his grandfather’s 100 year old shotgun in our room but whatever. So, I think he looks very happy in my office, and I haven’t changed my opinion about the Antelope, I love him. But he does need a name, don’t you think? Rufus?
And OH, some of your ideas–paint glow in the dark eyes on him, add lipstick to his lips, make him a crucifix necklace, perch a bird on his horns {I might really do that one} the ideas were fantastic!
Look closely at my ceiling in this photo. Do you see it? He’s now mocking me with cartoon like laughter, in double. The shadow of his ears on the ceiling make it look like his big pie hole is open and dramastically reduce the scary feeling anyone might have when looking at him.
Because of all my nonsense this week, I’ve forgotten to announce the winners of the Vintage Pearl and Willow House giveaways. I promise, tomorrow. Or Monday. Yes, winners will be announced by early next week. I’m off to hang out with my friend Laura and learn from Eddie Ross today at the Metrolina, is anyone reading this gonna be there too?
And disclaimer {am I going to have to start doing that? please, no}:: that wreath and tree are just in there, the wreath is fragile so I have to have it out of my clumsy way or else. So I had a nail there and up it went, half my house is like that, just thrown up there for now to get it out of the way. It wasn’t a “oh this is the perfect place for this wreath” decision. You all know that right? I don’t need to write disclaimers on every post telling you what’s not done or why I know it’s less than perfect. I’m too lazy anyway.
Have a wonderful Saturday!
love him in the office. now more about that beautiful wreath please!!!! AND that tree. I was like “oh mygosh she’s already decorating for Christmas and I LOVE it”
Wow, that room just keeps getting better. I especially love the rug!!
I sure you already know this……but Ram/animal heads are featured at least twice ,that I saw, in the new Christmas Ballard Catalog. I should have known that the Nester would be on the cutting edge of what’s new and exciting in home decorating.
You could call him “Lucifer” :D
Just kidding.
I love your office so much it is such a beautiful space. I just have to ask where you found your desk and rug.
oh my..I have to ask. What is a big ole pie hole?
I love the stark whiteness of him……….maybe Casper?
I want to thank you for posting often. So many blogs are getting big, good sponsors….and then nothing! No posts! I like yours a lot.
I like him! I think you should give him a little bling for Christmas. something like this: http://www.livingetc.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=6182
I am laughing because i bought my boys the book page paper maiche RHINO at anthropologie..hung it over drew;s bed..i am going to put an empty frame around him..i thought my husband would have a fit that it would fall on them but so far so good..and it make the baby giggle…
West elm has cardboard ones…YUCK..pain to put together..from http://www.cardboardsafari.com i was going to do that and spray paint it a color but the anthro one was a decent price and already done!!!! Ballard has wicker/basket ones..i love them in every form!
How about naming him Damien?
Someone may have mentioned this but I like how the lamps throw his shadow up on the ceiling not once, but twice!
He does look much more at home in the office.
Now go throw a white boa on that antique gun and girly it up a bit! ;)
I’m with Amanda. Please tell us how to make the wreath and tree. Absolutly gorgeous! Enjoy your blog.
Do tell us about the wreath and tree. They are gorgeous. I love how white they are.
Oh no! I’m usually a lurker. This is only my second time in almost two years to actually “talk” on a blog. And what do I do?!? Mess up and post twice! I’m so sorry! =( But – I do love the tree and wreath that much!
Much to my dismay, my husband brought home a mini resin life-like elk head and hung it in the living room, so I was shocked when Ballards and (gasp!) Nester had white faux animal heads! I really didn’t think it could be redeemed when I read your last post, but he looks quite stately in his new home! I vote for a blue bird perched on his horns (remind anyone else of Lion King?). Oh, and my husband would like to some of his guns in our living room as well, so I actually suggested our bedroom as a possible alternative…oh the pain of compromise!
I love that room! The shadow on the wall kind of looks like two raindeeer going in diff directions. Very neat. : )
Nester!! I was just browsing some blog, and I happened to see this and thought of you!! You’re so not alone ;)
http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/creative-reuse/five-favorite-reuses-for-wooden-crates-091192