Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Dragons and zebras and ostrich, oh my!

The other day I was looking through some of my pins, as I often do when I'm feeling scattered design-wise,  and I realized I may be going off the deep end. I've never considered my style to be whimsical or eclectic, yet I am oddly drawn to all fabrics, wallpapers and pillows with an animal motif (we'll save my love of bird fabrics and wallpapers for another post). Perhaps I'm veering away from the traditional style I once identified with, and starting to take more risks. Or maybe I'm just jumping on the bandwagon, since these prints seem to be popping up everywhere lately. Have you noticed?









(also available in navy and sea foam colorways)



(available in a whole slew of colorways)


Meredith Heron



I doubt I'll ever get Sam on board with an ostrich or zebra wallpaper (nor could I ever in a gazillion years afford Scalamandre anything), but I think they're fun in small doses. As I've said before, pillows give you a big bang for your buck and you can easily swap them out, so I think that's a really practical way to incorporate these wild and crazy prints into everyday (and husband approved) decor. I've been eyeing the hot pink Lily Pulitzer for awhile, so I just might have to find a place for it. Doesn't every room need a little dragon?! I could definitely incorporate the Schumacher into every single room of this house. It's just so beautiful and vibrant and looks good in every application I've ever seen. 

What do you think? Love? Hate? Repulsed? Let's hear it! 
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8 comments:

  1. SaraApril 1, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    I love it all!! I think it's daring but oh so classic! I'm going to definitely buy more pillows in fun prints to spruce things up at my house - can't wait to shop!!

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  2. UnknownApril 1, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Yes! My favorite pastime is cruising Etsy for awesome pillows :)

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  3. AnonymousApril 2, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    I need to work on getting more vibrant prints in my decor. My house is boring compared to these. What is a good vibrant color to go with teal? :/. Steph B.

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    1. UnknownApril 2, 2014 at 8:28 PM

      Hot pink or a chartreuse are my favs :) and my house is boring compared to these too, but I think starting with bare walls and neutral furniture allows the art and pillows to stand out and be the "stars." Plus then it's super easy to swap out and change the whole look when you inevitably get tired of it :)

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  4. SaraApril 4, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    p.s. are you so excited about the Young House Love line at Target?!

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    1. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 11:38 AM

      My sister in law and I were JUST texting about that! She has a chihuahua and wants the dog hook :) I can't wait to check it out!!

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  5. AnonymousApril 8, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    So many to choose from! How to you decide on just one?? :)

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    1. UnknownApril 8, 2014 at 9:07 PM

      I know!! I don't think I can, so I will be the crazy lady with animal prints all over my home :)

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