Resin Deer Head

What a stunning piece of nature sculpture. Clever, elegant even... all the fun of taxidermy without the ick of little dead bugs piling up on the floor undernearth it. Available in custom colors, but I am enamored with simple white. I found this on Etsy in a shop called White Faux Taxidermy-- they have a zoo of resin taxidermy sculptures available!

Accessories for Living in Perpetual Autumn

Accessories for Living in Perpetual Autumn-- this is a mental category I file things in when I come across items that evoke the magic and mystery of Autumn.

"Real (or resin option) antler hairband, custom made to order" from Etsy shop MySweetDelerium. The item info text says they are "ideal for wiccan ceremonies, weddings, stage and event wear." It's a delightful idea that appears to be well executed, and I love the presentation!

This UK seller has a shop full of wondrous neo-victorian jewelry/fashion creations that walk the line between beautiful and morbid.

...Meanwhile, THIS Four-Poster Bed is Totally Do-able.

Unlike the other four-poster bed in my previous post, this one can be put together in a few hours. And it would only take THAT long because you'd have the enjoyable task of having to drive out to some woods and take a long, relaxing stroll to find these branches, sling them over your shoulder like rustic fishing poles, and whistle all the way back to the car.

This image is courtesy of my favorite eccentric home decor photo blog, Canty Shanty. Picture copywrite credit to whomever they nicked it from first.

Finnish Fantasy Forest Bed

I've always wanted a four-poster bed, and wow isn't this one imaginative? I think if I could own it (not likely for poor little ol' me, it costs as much as my car!) I might hang silk fall-colored leaves in reds and yellows from the branches to create my cozy bedroom of Perpetual Autumn. However I'm also really enjoying this setting in shades of white the artist has chosen to showcase the bed. It's very gentle and ethereal.

"Under the Apple Tree" canopy bed

Crafted in Finland by Attiladesign, your material choices are Birch, Ash, and Mahogany, and can be made in single, queen, king size, etc. Check out the sale listing here and browse the other artsy items in this unique Etsy shop.

Ornament Field Test goes well!

Does this little fellow look as if he has been hanging out in the weather unprotected since March? No, he doesn't! I was very surprised when I examined him closely after months of direct exposure to overnight freezes, downpours, hail, 100+ degree temperatures, and sunlight. Evidently the Krylon matte clearcoat spray I use to seal the stain is pretty darn good. Even the waxed hemp cord strung through him seems to be holding up well.

I still would not recommend that everyone who buys one of my ornaments should feel free to leave it hanging out in the elements, but I think this field test shows that an outdoor covered porch environment would suit my Wise Leaves and Cheerful Acorns just fine. I'm so pleased!

The rest of my little leaf and acorn friends can be viewed in my Etsy shop!

Ornament Durability Field Test

I have placed two Wise Leaf ornaments and one Cheerful Acorn outside my mom's house to see how they stand up to the weather. Two weeks ago my friend got a leaf and asked if it was safe to put it on his covered porch... and I had to admit I didn't know! They are all sprayed with matte finish but I don't know how much protection that would offer. I'm also curious about how the waxed hemp cords will stand up to the elements.

Sooo, I hung the leaves from the plant hooks under our semi-covered porch and placed the acorn out in the open on a shrub. I feel kinda guilty sacrificing a happy little acorn fellow, particularly since it's pouring and freezing out today, but it's in The Name Of Science! (Hopefully I can fix him up again.) I'll see how they look in a week or two.

Wise Leaf photo shoot

Finally the weather is warming up (hooray!) and I find myself dog sitting for the third time this month. The house has a great little yard and I've got some free time, so I staged a Wise Leaf and Cheerful Acorn photo-shoot on location! The yard is nice and sunny, I may take some more ornament pictures tomorrow.

Wise Leaves & Cheerful Acorns

I posted five leaves and three acorns to my Frozen Charlotte Etsy shop today. The photos are not super great, and I'm eagerly looking forward to the warm sunny days ahead for further photo shoots. The Wise Leaves look a little on the cold side, but the Cheerful Acorns are putting up a good front as usual.