A post about horns and long pointy parts of wild animals.
Hopefully nothing offensive.
People seem to feel quite strongly about this subject, which is fine by me.
I like a healthy debate as long as it stays uber civilised…
and doesn’t shut down Congress.
(sorry, couldn’t resist)
Personally, I like antlers & horns used in interiors, and exteriors, for that matter.
I think they serve as an earthy connection to the great outdoors, as well as a primal link to the past.
I have little doubt that cavemen persons adorned their spaces with impressive, hard-won trophies.
via Erin Martin Design
Jacques Grange
They also add a great sense of texture, depth, even humour, when artfully applied.
At least he gets me 
You’ve probably already guessed over the years that I’m not of the ‘hunting’ persuasion. I don’t eat game and I wouldn’t know a deer from a stag or an elk from a bison if it were two ft. away from me.
I think I might even have pointed out a ‘mantalope’ in one of my finer moments in Africa.
Let’s just say if the nose is bright red, I’m betting reindeer.
That confession out of the way,
I do know that deers/stags and other forresty animals shed their antlers naturally in the wild, so there need not be any hunting involved, though I’m certainly not naive enough to assume this is always or even generally the case.
A big faux bull from Jayson Home, Chicago.
“Winter’s Bone” linen fabric available through Dering Hall (I love the brown colour-way but it wouldn’t come up)
Go real or go faux, it’s a human desire to celebrate the beauty of animals.
and with so many of the faux antler and horn furnishings available now, it’s very difficult to tell they’re not in fact real.
Wonderful.
I have the most beautiful carved wood deer head I bought years ago from John Rosselli Antiques. It hangs in a prominent spot in our home in Sun Valley and I love it, and remembering the saga of how I got it from NY to Idaho (Two cars, a very awkward plane trip and one intensely quiet husband)
Ahhh, the memories…
But antlers, horns & such need not be relegated to cabins and mountain homes by any means.
In fact I think the more unexpected the better.
source unknown. Any idea??
Party animal
Very cool, by Disc Interiors
Tracie Ellis-House, Kyneton, Australia
Here you get the effect with none of the dust!
My bathroom in Sun Valley.
The antlers wear garlands of pine in the winter. They’re part of a Bavarian collection I bought many years ago.
Elle Decor
Erin Martin Design
Tumblr
Erin Martin Design
There’s a veritable stampede on the 4th floor of Bergdorf’s right now, including fabrics & accessories from Alessandra Branca’s new collection. I’ll be popping in to see it next week. Photo via 4thFloorWalkup
and if you’re utterly, adamantly, vehemently opposed to anything even vaguely resembling the real thing…
But still have a sense of humour about it…
there’s always this blow up trophy deer I saw in The Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art gift shop.
Or, cooler still, bicycle taxidermy for the cyclist in your life, by Regan Appleton via Remodelista HERE
Stag ring, sorry no credit (via Tumblr)
Brass Rams Horn table base, a pair, via Erin Martin Design
love this, via Remodelista
Alexander McQueen’s ethereal Stag Queen
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Feeling just a step closer to Fall yet?!
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Please say yes. I’m starting to get a complex.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
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Crown of Horns photo by Paul de Luna for Mojeh magazine. Decorative headpiece by Ashley Lloyd
I could possibly have saved this for my “Indigo” post-which, in my timely fashion, should debut just before Christmas.
photo taken thru a gallery window on Bond St., London
I love the way it hinges open, the tiny pearls, the hand painted variegated leaves and the rich golden hue of the old wicker.
Raffia top hat, French, circa 1820
May also be used to perch your Pimms in a pinch.
So adorable
Douzten Krouse.
I think I used this image once before, but it bears repeating. So charming if not that easily accessible.
I like the random nature and hanging of this collection. One of the best things about wicker is that it is absolutely affordable for everyone.
At the other end of the spectrum, Dolce & Gabbana did some pretty artful things with wicker this season, including these madcap shoes
and wicker corset.
I really loved the playfulness and Carmen Miranda vibe of this collection.
Snapped at the Marches aux Puces, Paris
photo Cote Sud
Ralph Lauren did a “Picnic basket-come-IT bag” last summer, but may I say that I like my vintage one much better
Yes, it’s lost a couple of pearls and a leaf or two but as it’s big enough to fit a bottle of wine, it could double as a picnic basket too!
it’s easy to pull just one piece of wicker into your abode for summer
Or you could opt for a total blast of it
like Anoushka Hempel did on her boat. SO “Indochine”. In fact, time to watch that movie again. by myself. The menfolk not at gunpoint.
How pretty are the shadows cast by the “roof” in this room?
“Jellyfish” wicker fixture. Sorry, lost the credit 
Vintage fishing baskets repurposed as outdoor lights, Vogue.
If I’d had the focus, time and the energy to organise a container at the Marches aux Puces in Paris last summer…
And this turn of the century, pristine wicker conservatory seating? Also at the Marches aux Puces
I fear we just spent too many evenings keeping the wicker chairs at Hotel Costes warm.
I did manage to ship a couple of Toureg “wicker” rugs home from Marrakech though.
Love the art propped against the fireplace in this contemporary space.
These are Von’s roses, not from my garden. No scent, but they lasted about 9 days! Viagra roses.
Take note how many of these images have some form of natural wood working beautifully with the orange & black combo.
Such a cool kitch!
Amanda Peet’s entry hall via Vogue
Here, natural wood, orange & black are adding a contemporary pop to an otherwise traditional room.
I want to hang a hammock inside somewhere, don’t you?!
Michael Smith
This is a favorite photo so I’m sorry I don’t have the credit.
Here fiery orange & deep charcoal in my “Boy Barn”
Ben Stiller’s library by Roman-Williams
Black bookcases are terribly chic.
and Hermes blankets always make Mommy happy.
Oh, you naughty young Parisian man in Hotel Costes! How did you get on this post?!
I like the warmth of this living space looking out on to the snow and pines, but can you tell what’s going on on the ceiling?
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Where behind every gently wafting silken drape…
another gasp awaits
The attention to detail at Royal Mansour knows NO bounds
It’s how you spell luxe and then some.
One could wear the newest Dior dress I love so much and not feel overdressed.
“Le Bar” to end all bars
with walls panelled in reverse glass rose gold leaf
Photos do not capture the depth and beauty of the rose gold panels.
Are you getting the idea yet??!
The chandelier in the interior courtyard
We enjoyed a cocktail or two here in quiet awe, just listening to the birdsong, the tinkling of ice cubes and the heavy rustling of palm fronds in the wind.
“La Grande Table Marocaine” restaurant, with blue marble floors, is presided over by celebrated French chef Yannick Alleno.
I would probably choose this little number from Armani Spring 2013 should I be so lucky as to dine here.
Cool marble, embroidered water-silk taffeta, feathers & inlaid rosewood…cuhraazy
I don’t even know how to begin to explain the coffered ceiling in the “Chimney Lounge”
The Chimney Lounge, so named for the transparent glass fireplace that allows you to gaze upon the gardens through the flames while sipping your cognac.
Photo via Royal Mansour
Hand tooled leather walls
and rugs.
“La Grande Table Francaise” Royal Mansour’s French restaurant preparing for the evening.
A gecko candle holder, one of many crystal creatures crawling across the walls of the restaurant.
As dusk descends (yes, we stayed that long!) the hotel becomes even more magical
