WBTC: Etsy shop back open for business!

After quite the sabbatical (moving across a couple states, buying a new house, starting a new job, etc.), I've finally got some new antlers up on my Etsy shop: White Buffalo Trading Co! 

Here are a few shots of the new antlers!  And as always, I love doing custom orders!

Hot Pink & Gold

Teal & Rose Gold

Olive Green & Gold

Feels good to be back in the saddle again!

Gift Guide: The Animal Lover

I'm sure everyone is smack-dab in the middle of their Holiday shopping!  I know I am.  I'm currently in the middle of reading this amazing non-fiction book about the history of the Ostrich, and it is fascinating!  This book gave me the idea of pulling together a few great gift ideas for the animal lover in your life.

 

First, I'll start with the book I'm reading - Dreambirds by Rob Nixon.  This book was really popular back in the late nineties/early 2000s.  You can tell by how many cheap used copies you can find on Amazon : ). Dreambirds chronicles the effect ostriches have had on fashion and culture throughout the centuries, along with stories of the "Plume Boom" and "Feather Mansions" in South Africa. Nixon also uses the history of ostriches to share some of his autobiography about growing up with an immigrant family in South Africa. This really is one of the best books I've read in quite a while!

Also, I am loving these photographs from The Animal Print Shop!  I'm usually adoring the baby animal prints for the nursery of the kid we will probably have some day, but this buffalo print just blows me away.  I think it would look so stunning above a bed or couch.  Also, they have a nice little Holiday Sale going on!

And next on the reading list, which I also think would make a great gift, is a book called The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild by Lawrence Anthony.  Lawrence Anthony rescued and rehabilitated elephants on his wildlife preserve in South Africa.  He and the animals were so in tune.  When he passed away this year, multiple herds of elephants could sense the loss and they traveled miles across the preserve to Anthony's home where they remained for days to mourn. Aren't animals amazing?

Another great gift would be a donation to Heifer International.  Buying a goat or heifer for a family in need helps a family be more self-reliant by providing food and milk for years. I wholeheartedly agree this company's view on sustainability and charity.  I'm sure any animal lover would appreciate this gift of giving!

Chevronapalooza!

I can't get enough of Chevron right now!  And it's been a thing for a while now, so I figured it was time for a product round up.  It's a great way to spice up your home and personal style. Several of these items I have purchased, so I can vouch for them personally :).

Just got these chevron rings from ASOS. Great to mix & match! $17

These mixed metal chevron rings are new from ASOS.  Also $17!

Slanted Zig Zag dress from Tobi.  Love this site! Great sales! $51

Chevron rug from Urban Outfitters, $44 - $199

Chevron necklace from Scarlett Garnet.  I had the chain lengthened, and I wear this piece all the time! $68

Chevron iPhone case from Crafic, $19.99

Neutral chevron pillow from Nestables, $20

Grand Opening!

Last night, I opened my first Etsy shop - White Buffalo Trading Co.!  Here's the story behind the name.

Currently, the shop is filled with naturally shed antlers that I've painted in an 'ombre' style.  I'm hoping to get some vintage goodies in here soon, as well!  Here's a preview of what is currently up for sale - I will be adding new styles regularly.  Please let me know if you are interested in special ordering a specific color combo!

Coming Soon | White Buffalo Trading Co.

I've decided to begin a little side project and open up an Etsy store! The store will be called White Buffalo Trading Co., and I will be selling ombre antlers hand-painted by yours truly.  I chose the name White Buffalo because the antlers come from the Gunnison Valley, where my family has vacationed for years.  In this valley, there used to be a White Buffalo that roamed a local ranch.  I used to look for this buffalo on every drive between Crested Butte and Gunnison. So, it seemed only fitting to make a little tribute to this iconic figure of my youth.

Hope you enjoy the teasers you see above!  I'm hoping to have the store open by the beginning of next week.  And trust me, y'all will be the first to know!  Feel free to comment if there are any special colors you would like to see.

House in Progress

So, last September we moved into our lovely new house.  We absolutely love the house, but there was one minor aesthetic problem - the wallpaper in the master bedroom.  It was toile. Red toile.  I actually really like toile patterns (and we are keeping the black version of this in the master bathroom), but the entire master was a little much. And the red color made the walls look somewhat pinkish.  The husband was NOT a fan.

Because the master bedroom was recently remodeled and the wallpaper was the first layer on brand new sheet rock, we were timid to try and remove the wallpaper.  So, after doing some research and talking with friends and family, we decided to paint over the wallpaper (gasp!).  The main issue with this is you have to do an oil-based primer so the paint will grip on top of the wallpaper.  And believe you me - oil primer is a pain in the booty to work with.  BIG PAIN.  Finally, I enlisted some help in my parents.  They came in town for the week to help me address this wallpaper thing.  Here are a few shots before the final transformation took place:

We chose a dark taupe-y grey to compliment our new Dwell Studio comforter.  We also added some Safavieh Lamps because our current lamps clashed with the new wall color (besides, they were from Ikea anyways).Here's the after!

Since the walls were done, I also finally got the chance to set up my vanity!  I found an image on Pinterest of antlers used as necklace hooks.  Not only do I have more necklaces than any one person should ever own, I'm also on an antler/deer kick. Here are a few shots of my deer-inspired accessories!

Now, time to order some more wall hangings, etc. All in all, a huge weight has been lifted!  Goodbye french farmers, hello clean crisp looking walls.

Ottomans as tables.

We've been ordering items lately for our new living room.  One, in particular, was the below Gavin Leather Ottoman from Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams.  This fashionable and well-made furniture brand had a lovely sale on Gilt.com.  We were able to grab this beauty at a third of the retail price!

We'll also be able to place these wonderful wooden trays, which we received as wedding gifts, on top to make it double as the coffee table.

Now, I just need to find some side tables.  Oh, and lamps - because there's no overhead lighting in the living room. Gotta love houses from 1925!  Stay tuned for the finished room sometime in December (hopefully!)...

Baby Shower Bliss

A friend of mine posted photos from this baby shower she went to in Nashville.  It was so classy and creative, I just had to share.  All photos are from EBW Photography.  Click over for more!

And the house is just to die for!  Really inspiring as we're decorating our first house right now...

Happy Friday!

Pinterest (ing)...

I'm recently obsessed with Pinterest.  It's such a great way to organize, save, and find great new links on the web.  I'm currently using it to log furniture finds for the new house we have a contract on (yay!) - more on that when it's all a done deal.  I also have a board full of recipes I want to try!

Here are a few things I've pinned....

Source: laylagrayce.com via Adrienne on Pinterest

Source: arhaus.com via Adrienne on Pinterest

Source: google.com via Adrienne on Pinterest

Source: ezrapoundcake.com via Adrienne on Pinterest

Source: natalieskillercuisine.com via Adrienne on Pinterest

So, yeah. BIG FAN.  Follow my pins here!

Diesel Furniture?

Diesel - you know, the jeans ppl - have launched a home collection.  I'm kinda diggin' this couch...

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Lego-licious.

A lego island in a Parisian Kitchen....

Absolutely brill.  And it only took 20,000 individual legos to complete!  I like those wall hooks too...

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'shrooms!

Love these vintage mushroom-y housewares on Etsy...

Add a touch of vintage to your home sweet home.

What's your sign?

How do I get my hands on a few old street signs?? Hmmmmmm?


Developed by Leger Wanaselja Architecture, the below images are from a house accented with recycled street signs and car parts.  Cheeky and green all at the same time!

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