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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
Here's a lovely little vignette from CasaSugar Community member Michellica: A rare day of perfect lighting on my fave thrift store find chair and owl. — Michele What's your favorite little corner in your home? Share photos and captions with our Lovely Little Vignettes group! Read more
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
Apparently, last year's owl trend hasn't yet died down, because the Marie Christophe Hibou Lamp (inquire for price) is looking as of-the-moment as ever. I am utterly rapt by it. I was recently craving another Christophe fixture; I guess her glorious beaded creations haven't lost their appeal to me. I mean, how could they? Aside from Hibou's exquisite, playful wirework and colorful beading, I love Read more
Whoo, whoo, who needs this Owl Lamp ($180)? This feathered friend will cast a soft glow over you as you go about your evening tasks. Love It or Hate It? Owl Lamp Love It Hate it Undecided Read more
I know I told you that owls are trendy, but sometimes trends are taken a little too far. Well, at least that's how I feel about this owl accent rug. What do you think? Love It or Hate It? Owl Accent Rug Love It Hate It Undecided Read more
You can count me as one of the 30 percent of people who don't get enough sleep every night, so when Lark sent me its silent alarm clock ($100) to test a couple months ago, I was all about it. Since then, I've been using it pretty regularly, here's what I think of the alarm clock. First, here's what it is: The Lark is part app (compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad only at the moment, but Read more
At the second annual Weight of the Nation conference in Washington, we received word on the state of obesity among American adults. The good news? The growth of obesity of Americans has slowed from the record pace of the last 30 years. The not-so-good news? While 36 percent of today's adult population is obese, that number is expected to rise to a whopping 42 percent by 2030. However, Read more
Do you normally get enough sleep? Many people don't; in fact, a new study by the Centers for Disease Control, says that 30 percent of all workers in the United States are sleep deprived, meaning they get fewer than seven hours of quality sleep a night. That can put employees like drivers, warehouse workers, and health care providers at on-the-job risk, but even if you're just chained to your Read more
This adorable little owl receives a head scratch at the dismay and jealousy of other owls. Tranquil, complacent, and the size of your hand — doesn't this video make you want a precious, puffy owl of your very own? See the video after the break. Read more
