Your cuteness for the day

Best video ever!  Of course owls shouldn't be pets but I just want to pet one!!!

Wishlist Wednesday: an owl box

I was reading a gardening blog from a local Austinite when I came across this post where she detailed her homemade owl box and its new occupant.  I immediately forwarded the link to B and he had the same reaction as I did: "We need an owl box!"

Further reading revealed that owls actually nest in deserted nests or hollow trees so owl boxes make a welcome home for them.  You can certainly buy prefabricated ones online.  This one looks more like an owl condo.

You can also make one yourself which is what we're leaning towards.  And when I say "we will make one" I actually mean B.  There are a lot of plans online with great directions and tips especially here and here.

Now it seems like the most difficult part is actually enticing an owl to make its nest in the box and that may take a while.  We've heard some hooting recently at night so I'm hopeful that there are owls around our area that would love a little owl box to call their own.

Vintage Monday: more owls and elephants

Just scored these vintage Trifari owl and elephant hat pins on etsy. I don't think my obsession will ever end.

We had a lovely time in Dallas and the pups enjoyed their treats, toys, and doggy beds at the hotel.  There was lots of eating, walking around, shopping and spending time with family.  The Dallas Flea was fun though a bit smaller than I expected (B was glad).  Definitely worth a trip if you live in Dallas--I loved the location of the event. Two of my favorite buys:

Print by Leah Duncan (who is actually from Austin!)

And this decal from Shanna Murray via Enid--a cute little store in Fredericksburg that I missed when we were there a few weekends ago--so I was glad they were at the Dallas Flea!

Vintage Monday: porcupines and elephants and owls oh my!

My vintage jewelry obsession has now expanded to quirky animal jewelry.  Here are a few recent acquisitions:

(from left: new octopus necklace from Red's in Fredericksburg, vintage Napier elephant pin, new Noir porcupine ring, and vintage Trifari owl pendant)

Wishlist Wednesday: wooden toys

I am in love with these wooden toys.  I really like the organic feel to the wood and the shapes are so great and modern--perfect for sitting on a windowsill or perched on a bookcase. Who says they're just for kids? :)

Balancing Cactus by Plan Toys

Ellie the Elephant by Brownsugar1

Mushroom Carnival by MerryMae

Little Kangeroo and Owl (seen above) by Littlesaplingtoys

Stacking Tree by Plan Toys

Moon and Stars by Littlealouette