Hoo'd Have Thought? A Magical Ancient Owl Background


Updated 07/15/11 10:16 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

History of Owls

The below video is evidence enough of just how darn cute owls are, and Harry Potter's pet owl, Hedwig, proved to be the most loyal of all owls. Adorableness aside, do you know why the nocturnal creatures are icons of wisdom in folklore? While in the Harry Potter movies, Hogwarts students could opt to bring owls to their dormitories, their legends go much further back through the ages. Click Read more

Lovely Little Vignettes: Birdhouse Family's Desktop Décor


Updated 10/07/10 2:11 PM · Posted by Casa Community · 3 comments

Lovely Little Vignettes: Birdhouse Family's Desktop Décor

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Birdhouse Family from the Lovely Little Vignettes group: I created this little vignette on a desk I recently refinished for our guest bedroom. I made the storage container out of a soup can (read about that here). I already had the rest of the items on hand. I'm obviously a little obsessed with owls these days. Have you created any decorating Read more

Etsy Finds: Hoot-Worthy Owls


Updated 07/08/10 4:19 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Cute Owl Items From Etsy

Hoot! Hoot! These Etsy items are cute! Owls flew into style a while ago, but it appears the wise old birds are here to stay. Popular in nurseries, they can also be divine in any proper den. Come check out all of these ways to add the hoots to your home in this week's edition of Etsy Finds. Read more

Owlet Cam: Get on "Egg Hatch Watch" With Molly


Updated 03/24/10 9:28 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 5 comments

Owlet Cam: Get on "Egg Hatch Watch" With Molly

Spring has sprung, which means baby animals galore, yippee. Since one lil owl is featured in my newest faceoff, I can't seem to get enough. Luckily, there is a new webcam streaming live — no Shiba Inu puppies this time; it's gone to the birds! Molly the owl recently laid six eggs, and they're all slated to hatch any day now. Thus far, the first babe, Max, is being cared for on camera, but Read more

Spotted! Baby Western Screech Owls


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Spotted! Baby Western Screech Owls

This pretty picture and post comes to us from the Spotted! group from member lauren. I don't own an animal but thankfully where I live has great wildlife including deer (that love to eat all of my flowers on my deck), birds, raccoons and my all time favorite animal that I spotted was baby Western Screech Owls. They spent the entire summer in a huge oak tree just outside of my house. I don't see Read more

Lemurs and Monkeys and Meerkats Enjoy Halloween, Oh My!


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Lemurs and Monkeys and Meerkats Enjoy Halloween, Oh My!

Halloween's tomorrow but the creatures of Bristol Zoo got their pumpkin treats a little early. These freshly carved jack-o'-lanterns were explored — and devoured — by creatures from raccoons to ring-tailed lemurs. Luckily for us, zoo photographers snapped the action before the pumpkin carcasses were properly disposed. View 15 Photos ›Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 4Photo 5 Don't just take my Read more

Pimp Your Crib: Hoot! Retro Owl Themed Decor


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Retro Owl Themed Nursery Decor

Society has long associated owls with intelligence and wisdom, while Native American tribes have viewed the winged creatures as protectors against harm and evil spirits. It's no wonder many mamas-to-be have decided to bring this symbolism into their nurseries. Make a lovely lair for your lil night owl inspired by all the retro owl designs on the market. Most feature brown and orange color schemes Read more