hoot hoot and all that

I remember back in the 80's when I went to garage sales a plenty with my grandma (apparently kicking my little legs in anticipation I was so excited) Macrame was all the rage - to get rid of. I don't think that people could get rid of it fast enough. There were those things you hang from your ceiling to hold your spider plant, strange hook rugs that you hung on your wall, and owls. Many many owls. Large macrame hanging owls. If I remember correctly, my parents were given a lovely macrame wall hanging as a wedding gift in the 70's (the it gift I'm told) it's now been retired to our cabin up north where it hangs sadly on the wall. Legend has it this is where old decor items go to die. Anyhow, I digress... Owls. Yes, they were all the rage many decades ago and like many things in fashion and decor, they have again begun to appear. Though, not in woolly, itchy form. More like, cute and kitchy form. And people can't seem to get enough of them. I can't keep owl themed items in stock in my store. It doesn't matter in what shape or form the owl is presented, whether it's necklace, ring or pocket mirror, they are a hot commodity.

I found some on etsy.com that I just had to share. (btw, if you haven't visited etsy you must, it's chalk full of handcrafted lovlies)













clockwise from left: Pinky Owl from It's All About Print, Retro Owl Ring from The Charm Lady, Owl Earrings from Berry Closet

hoot hoot, i'm out.