Wall Decals

I just fell in love with (a lot) these wall decals and wallpapers. Especially the door trompe l'oeil. Am now considering covering my whole apartment in them. Ok maybe not, but the more I see the more I want to find that perfect spot for the awesome impact that comes with these.

 This is how taxidermy should be done! In pink that is.

Lacking a balcony or a garden the above will have to do. How dainty!

This kind of makes me want to cuddle up to it.

Too many white doors in the loft? Here's a fixer that will take two minutes.

 Home is where the bed (or cushions) are.

In winter these wallpapers will make you smile, in summer they will remind you of what's outside waiting for you.

How much will my husband love me if I put this in his office?

For these and many (many) more awesome designs visit the Couture Deco Website.

Fauxidermy

My new recent obsession is wall art. More precisely animal wall sculptures. Personally I draw the line at taxidermy. I find it creepy and very, very sad. So imagine my delight when I found these great animal friendly versions I can go crazy with and not feel bad.

Noble Deer scuplture, hand carved in wood and available at www.nova68.com

Papier Mache sculptures available at West Elm - these were made by artists in Haiti as part of a collaboration between the retail store and Aid to Artisans nonprofit. One more reason we should all get one.

Ridged Antelope Horns - Cast in resin from Restoration Hardware

Smooth Antelope Horns - Cast in resin from Restoration Hardware

Steer Horns - Cast in resin from Restoration Hardware

Cardboard Kudu Sculpture by African artist Sharon Boonzaier

If you're thinking that you can't hang one of these sculptures unless you live in a chalet, you're wrong. Just because you live in a modern apartment, a loft or a quaint one bedroom it's no reason to limit your style. I am planning on hanging one of these (undecided on which one yet) above an old fashion bar in our very modern, open space living room. Scale is the key, don't let it overpower what is below or next to it.