tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post2024177247079896321..comments2024-03-19T06:40:37.773-05:00Comments on Chic on a Shoestring Decorating: When Good Decorators Go Bad...Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05891795010287262378noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-55857908731276476862012-07-03T17:29:49.261-05:002012-07-03T17:29:49.261-05:00I also think to each his own. I have recently rede...I also think to each his own. I have recently redecorated my husband's study. He specifically stressed that he wanted it to reflect who he is. He has particiated in everything from choosing the dark chocolate wall color to the natural color linen tufted sofa, and the gorgeous brown zebra print rug on the floor. I cannot express enough how wonderful the room has turned out. It is very Earnest Hemingway, and expresses so much who my husband is. Trust me, he is not "tacky". He saw these white antlers in a magazine I have and commented that he thinks they might look well above the sofa in his study. After much thought and after looking around for other choices, I decided to give them a try and ordered them. If I don't feel they are right, I will return them. They are popping up everywhere these days...on design shows, magazines, etc. Not every style is for everybody, but it doesn't make it wrong!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-82464840381575319292012-06-04T09:01:43.883-05:002012-06-04T09:01:43.883-05:00I dont have anything to say actually, im totally s...I dont have anything to say actually, im totally stunned in your place.sd auto glasshttp://www.autoglassguru.com/ca/san-diegonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-48208316588483234182011-07-22T16:59:09.800-05:002011-07-22T16:59:09.800-05:00I agree with anonymous :) Everyone has certainly b...I agree with anonymous :) Everyone has certainly been doing these for centuries in Europe and in the good old USA. A whole wall of these (real and un-sprayed) were featured on the last episode of Million Dollar Designers on Bravo. I think that it is beautiful to have something natural or 'wild' in your decor....feathers, antlers, bird nest, whatever! My husband and I are hunters and we have some tasteful mounts that I incorporated in to our decor. That being said, I know that this is not for everyone, and turn the page :)Michelle Squierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230068270881358342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-63087981717148174042011-04-10T11:22:12.759-05:002011-04-10T11:22:12.759-05:00Totally disagree..this is a very European thing, h...Totally disagree..this is a very European thing, has been done for centuries and I think its quite beautiful personally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-65294191346977569462010-09-27T21:22:00.129-05:002010-09-27T21:22:00.129-05:00Ugh is all I can say! Perhaps they would make nic...Ugh is all I can say! Perhaps they would make nice coat hooks so they would be covered up? LOLDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260878720821988941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-82204678423148338382010-09-02T21:53:20.682-05:002010-09-02T21:53:20.682-05:00Ew. Just ew. I agree with you!Ew. Just ew. I agree with you!Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17981345520439528635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-32021414899200355572010-09-01T03:50:55.880-05:002010-09-01T03:50:55.880-05:00paint them in wooden colors and they would look go...paint them in wooden colors and they would look good, they are not so bad, only the color makes them a bit out of order, the corner has been done nicely enoughHenna @ AboutCabinets Bloghttp://www.aboutcabinets.net/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-76183314836539337792010-08-30T14:25:36.497-05:002010-08-30T14:25:36.497-05:00I try to be open minded, but when it comes to dead...I try to be open minded, but when it comes to dead animals in my house, I just can't seem to find the upside. There's nothing homey about a mounted carcass, in my opinion.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972859225531865477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-78984898215248474122010-08-29T23:47:29.509-05:002010-08-29T23:47:29.509-05:00Hey, Kate.
I am so on board with you, I don't...Hey, Kate.<br /><br />I am so on board with you, I don't get it... that collection is seriously unattractive and ugly. In point of fact, my main thought after viewing was what was the designers for Ballards MALFUNCTION?Lori @ Projects Plentyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11966968161905373260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-74225332202040880392010-08-27T00:53:17.180-05:002010-08-27T00:53:17.180-05:00totally agree! i glad someone was braveenough to s...totally agree! i glad someone was braveenough to stand up and say, "those are UGLY!!!" YOU GO GIRL!decorating diva {aka deanna}https://www.blogger.com/profile/02950095909974395470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-73894337930840543812010-08-26T19:03:47.103-05:002010-08-26T19:03:47.103-05:00I am sooo with you on this one...
L.I am sooo with you on this one...<br />L.Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078905779693529353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-38089360741615360952010-08-26T14:34:09.305-05:002010-08-26T14:34:09.305-05:00I have to admit I have come to like some antlers i...I have to admit I have come to like some antlers in decorating...not too much but some. In fact I just posted about it today. Having said that, I don't care for white spray painted antlers at all. For anyone who does like this look though, you can buy these exact same spray painted faux antlers on Ebay for about $50-60. You can also get them which are not painted and have a more realistic finish with a dark wood mount. To each his own I suppose.Nancy's Daily Dishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644639469128423132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-53233823574501945522010-08-26T09:32:46.226-05:002010-08-26T09:32:46.226-05:00I use to say that a lot of designs are bad, but in...I use to say that a lot of designs are bad, but instead, I understand that a design was not crreated for me, but for that particular home and a home should be decorated for the people that live in the home. My taste, might not be your taste and vice versa, but I can appreciate it, just the same. AND since you photo was taken from Ballard Designs. I'm sure it was only for dispay for the website or catalog.Tonia Lee Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-28126883591781781002010-08-24T23:29:08.333-05:002010-08-24T23:29:08.333-05:00ICK!! I totally agree. I mean those are dead anim...ICK!! I totally agree. I mean those are dead animal skulls (plaster reproductions-whatev) but still. Who would want to look at that every day? And a set of FIVE, come on Ballard!Ami at A Sierra Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264094258462969869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-75934246546182092032010-08-23T13:35:06.841-05:002010-08-23T13:35:06.841-05:00Just goes to show that trendy is not always right....Just goes to show that trendy is not always right. I agree this look is just plain tackysusihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492545777528374832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-60014177170158041622010-08-22T13:43:23.191-05:002010-08-22T13:43:23.191-05:00Blechhhh! I agree w/ you. This antler thing is rea...Blechhhh! I agree w/ you. This antler thing is really jumping the shark, isn't it? Oh, Ballard, not you too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051141273164126419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-27714032964886388352010-08-21T16:06:01.525-05:002010-08-21T16:06:01.525-05:00I def. don't think it's attractive, especi...I def. don't think it's attractive, especially that MANY of them, but she didn't just dream this up. Her "unique eye" was def. perusing several Etsy sellers who've been doing this whole anter thing for about a year.catsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-33362167562052407432010-08-21T13:32:10.228-05:002010-08-21T13:32:10.228-05:00I thought the exact same thing when I saw these. I...I thought the exact same thing when I saw these. I perused the catalog online and thought ... what the heck is this? Nope, I don't like them at all.Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Tophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01311495846073017864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-55061881534334720132010-08-21T11:56:07.041-05:002010-08-21T11:56:07.041-05:00I'm with you. The decorator antler wall hangin...I'm with you. The decorator antler wall hangings are NOT my thing. I really loved the room with the exception of those things hanging on the wall.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229509729632675964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-35006171853268243452010-08-21T11:04:47.655-05:002010-08-21T11:04:47.655-05:00Oh my Oh my unbelievable! Somebody should tell her...Oh my Oh my unbelievable! Somebody should tell her that there is a limit even to painting everything white so it looks pretty. No matter what color an antler is an antler. UGLY!ebruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356902231172180412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-63827504226283484862010-08-21T10:13:38.197-05:002010-08-21T10:13:38.197-05:00I better watch what I say here , as I'm sure i...I better watch what I say here , as I'm sure it wont be long till someone posts these on a forum I'm on and says " arent they looooooooooovely" ? and oh baby what a bargain they were too"... <br /> The rules of the forum says I have to be nice and polite so I'll click out of that post asap lol.. <br /> my personal opinion is- they are revolting and I wouldnt have them in my home at any price- but thats just me.. <br /> This proves that just cause somethings painted white it doesnt mean its gonna look good on the wall:)<br /><br />thanks for the smile<br />SonnySonny Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926830309207639536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-2054582198630784482010-08-20T23:55:19.309-05:002010-08-20T23:55:19.309-05:00Oh my those are strange! Not for me either.Oh my those are strange! Not for me either.Melissa Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112514946365838427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-72810676554596424822010-08-20T22:49:33.013-05:002010-08-20T22:49:33.013-05:00Not a fan either, but your post cracked me up!Not a fan either, but your post cracked me up!Megan // Honey We're Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-48077423144798669682010-08-20T20:26:10.132-05:002010-08-20T20:26:10.132-05:00Definitely not a good idea! ... Actually, it's...Definitely not a good idea! ... Actually, it's a little scary!!!Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14197078418514604572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439316272064745899.post-30831437764771028062010-08-20T19:21:52.756-05:002010-08-20T19:21:52.756-05:00I'm with you on the antlers. I, too, look forw...I'm with you on the antlers. I, too, look forward to the Ballard catalog...even though the latest one had a pink cover and didn't look good on my living room coffee table :) Regardless, I love the inspiration, even if I only shop the Estate Sale. Your post reminded me of one I did about PB a couple yrs ago. I'll send you the link. We should get together more often to discuss our dislike of spraypainted antlers.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073651531877008271noreply@blogger.com