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Maybe it’s one too many Portlandia references, but I am so over the “put a bird on it” trend. It was fun while it lasted, but it’s time to move on. Have you noticed all the elephants starting to march into interiors, fashion, products, and more?
Image via Lonny Magazine (Ruthie Sommers Design)
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Image via House Beautiful
Elephants are definitely popular on the nursery scene (I’ve spent a fair amount of time browsing this new room category lately) – here’s one of my favorite examples of mixing patterns, colors and types to keep a theme present without getting too matchy (the number one sin in nurseries, in my opinion).
Image via Project Nursery
Since elephants are a symbol of wisdom and luck, I love them as a design element. Plus, how cute are their babies (watch this)? As a tribute, I rounded up some of my favorite olifant items:
1. The Good Luck Elephant Print, Valentina Design on Etsy 2. Thanks a Ton Notecards, Wit and Whistle on Etsy 3. Eco Friendly Canvas Tote, Paisley Magic on Etsy 4. Creatures Scarf, Anthropologie 5. Indian Elephant Handpainted Pillow, John Robshaw 6. Rattan Elephant Hamper, amazon.com 7. Kenneth Jay Lane Black Elephant Bracelet, Max and Chloe 8. Elephant Cookie Jar, Pier 1 9. Trunks Full of Taste Shaker Set, ModCloth 10. Thomas Paul Bedding Duvet Cover, Design Public
What are your favorite elephant finds?
SarahV
A designer, product consultant, animal lover, admitted TV-addict and travel fanatic, Sarah also became an unintentional foodie when she met her husband, a chef. They recently welcomed their first child into the family - a rock star in training with some fantastic hair. A true believer that attitude is everything in design, fashion and life, her philosophy is that if you choose what you genuinely love it will all work together with a little thought.
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We have my Mimi’s old white and gold elephant side table that I LOVE! I hope they don’t become the new ‘put a bird on it’!