Objet D'art: Sculptural Antlers

Using antlers in decorating has received a bad rap in years gone by.  Lately though, I've seen 

SCULPTURAL ANTLERS 

show up in some extremely chic rooms.

They are perfect for the holidays too! 

How adorable would it be to hang delicate ornaments from each point?

The antler in my home is from a hiking trip I took with my dad and brother about 15 years ago.

My dad had kept it in his basement and I was able to dig it up.

Now I need to figure out if I want to leave it plain, 

paint it white, or maybe paint it a funky metallic like chrome or antique gold....

If you aren't lucky enough to live in an area where you can search for naturally shed antlers,

no need to worry, check out these picks:

Isn't the antler wreath bananas?  And LUCITE antlers?? I mean... I die.

1. Pieces Inc Frosted and Lucite Mule Antler

2. Oly Studio Antler Wreath

3. Jayson Home Lucite Antler Large

{images via That's Chic, unkown, Michael Penny, Design Sponge}

Art Wall: Cable System

Remember way back when I was waffling between art gallery walls and art displayed on shelves?  

I am STILL going back and forth on what style I prefer and now I have a new conundrum. 

What about hanging 

ART FROM A CABLE SYSTEM?

I am using this art hanging technique in a client's house right now.

All you need to recreate this look is to install a solid curtain rod near 

the ceiling, grab some S hooks and some pretty chain and 

hang up your art collection to your heart's content!

(make sure you screw the rod into studs and don't go over your load baring limits. 

That could be disastrous...).

What do you think? Is this style of hanging art in the running to compete against 

gallery walls and art ledges?

{image via House&Home}

Pink and Tiffany Blue Christmas

I stumbled across a single image of this 

PINK AND TIFFANY BLUE CHRISTMAS

on Pinterest and instantly feel head over heals.  

Call me crazy but I have a thing for non-Christmas Christmas decor and 

this home is one of the best examples I've seen!

Check out this eye candy:

Makes you want to buy some sheepskin throws and some candy colored confetti, no?

View even more amazingness at

Sitting In a Tree.

{images via Sitting in a Tree}

Made By Girl Contributor Post

Pssst....

Today I'm over at

MADE BY GIRL.

Check out my contribution here.

My Man's Christmas List (If I Were To Write It For Him)

My husband is a funny guy.  Upon watching "Crazy Stupid Love," he developed a man crush on Ryan Gosling's character and his GQ style.  He started styling his hair with a side part and we bought him slim cut slacks, dress shirts and even a skinny tie.  I think it's adorable. To continue his interest in all things GQ, here is

MY MAN'S CHRISTMAS LIST

(if I were to write it for him.  I'm sure his real list would be full of electronics).

1. Etsy Leather Briefcase Messenger Bag

2. H&M Cardigan

3. H&M Leather Gloves

4. American Apparel Casio Men's Watch

Brooke's Black Friday Christmas List

I survived my first G-free Thanksgiving!! 

I think I deserve something nice as a reward, don't you?  Here's a quick 

CHRISTMAS LIST

of objects I can't stop thinking about. 

1. Made By Girl Lulu Clutch

2. West Elm Mongolian Fur Pillow

3. Diane Von Furstenberg's Night Gold Tone Flatware

4. West Elm Faux Fur Throw

Maybe Santa will be extra nice to me and get me EVERYTHING
 since all the items look so great together.

My fingers are crossed!

What are you asking Santa for this year?

Did you go Black Friday shopping and did you survive?

Thanksgiving Table Inspiration

In case you were in need of some last minute

THANKSGIVING TABLE INSPIRATION

(and it truly would be last minute as we are T-minus 12 hours and counting),

here is one of me favorite images of a modern festive feast.

Simple and modern yet still says "harvest."  

It may also be the only acceptable use for rafia.

Adore...

HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!!

{image via Shelterness}