I know y'all have seen the faux taxidermy everywhere on the internet. I absolutely love it! However, West Elm, Anthropologie, etc. think it needs to cost at least $100. Well, that is way too much for my budget!
I really wanted a deer head or something or at least some horns to lay around for some rustic and whimsy touches....so I got to thinking about who I know that hunts. Erik's mom and stepdad pretty much have a zoo of dead animals in their house. It's actually pretty crazy how many animals they have hung on the walls, sitting on tables, draped over the couch...you get the idea. I figured they had to have some extra stuff laying around and turns out they did! Score!
My husband was surprised that I was wanting to add some dead animals to our decor, but it isn't in a "hey, we're hunters" kind of way...it's more of a modern way to add some rustic decor to your house. I know it sounds weird, but I promise it does!
Here is what I got from them and how I displayed it...
Notice our new little friend in the dining room :) I didn't think I would want a skull and was thinking more of just mounted antlers, but I actually love this guy!
Besides, we live in Texas. It only seems natural to have this in our house!
I really wanted a deer head or something or at least some horns to lay around for some rustic and whimsy touches....so I got to thinking about who I know that hunts. Erik's mom and stepdad pretty much have a zoo of dead animals in their house. It's actually pretty crazy how many animals they have hung on the walls, sitting on tables, draped over the couch...you get the idea. I figured they had to have some extra stuff laying around and turns out they did! Score!
My husband was surprised that I was wanting to add some dead animals to our decor, but it isn't in a "hey, we're hunters" kind of way...it's more of a modern way to add some rustic decor to your house. I know it sounds weird, but I promise it does!
Here is what I got from them and how I displayed it...
Notice our new little friend in the dining room :) I didn't think I would want a skull and was thinking more of just mounted antlers, but I actually love this guy!
Besides, we live in Texas. It only seems natural to have this in our house!
Who knew mason jars could be adorned with antlers!
I love this little arrangement of this antique looking map, modern vase, and then the rustic antlers.
As you can see, my style is all over the place, but I think it somehow all works together well. At least it does to me. That's the beauty of decorating, you can do it however you want! I'm lucky to have a husband who trusts me :)
What do you think? Are you a fan of the taxidermy trend?
What do you think? Are you a fan of the taxidermy trend?
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