Antlers: A Budding Romance

I have a new crush: Antlers.

Good looking, useful in so many settings, unique, natural.  What's not to love!?!

Halloween I add them to displays and mobiles, their twists and points seemingly sinister.  For Fall, they add some sculpture and nature to a wreath.  And for Christmas, stockings get a new place to hang.

They're so universal!  If you're antler-crazy like me, bookmark this post.  I expect this post to grow as I discover new ways to integrate these stunners into holiday decor for EVERY season.   I walk around my house holding antlers now, looking for places to add points.

Get started with your own antler obsession by picking some up on eBay.  There are lots of sellers - antlers make great chew toys for dogs - so there's options at nearly every price points.  Here's my favorite seller - they'll accommodate your needs quantity and quality wise.  Just let them know what you'll be using them for and they'll hook you up.

Can't wait to dress this up for
Halloween next year.

Antler Candle Holder goes from Halloween...

...to Thanksgiving...

...and right into Christmas.

Fall-ing Forward from Goblins to Gobble Gobble

Don't toss those uncarved gourds just yet!  Keep the festivities going by gathering them together and adding corn cobs for a festive Thanksgiving display.  These corn cobs were on my cornstalks from Halloween which was an extra bonus.

Or...add some succulents.  This nifty project my mom just finished and I think it's fantastic.  She hot glued some clippings directly to the pumpkin.  The succulents will grow through the skin of the pumpkin and as the pumpkin decomposes, it provides nutrients the plants.  The more deformed the pumpkin the better, tucking the clippings into their twists and turns.  What a great Thanksgiving table centerpiece option.  Can't wait to try this myself.

Antler Shed Wreath - I'm actually not much of a wreath person but I do adore how they can mark the passing of a year through the holidays.  I took my antlers (eBay) and feathers (craft store/found) from my haunt set up and picked up this grapevine wreath at Joann Fabrics ($6.99 minus a 60% off regular price coupon).  A silver cuff bracelet adds a nice touch of metal along with some rusted bell stems I found on 70% clearance last year.   Moose ribbon a result of years of hoarding gift wrap ribbon to the point of embarrassment.

Pumpkin Bush into Turkey Topiary - My first year doing these so need to tweak but I'm already all about these silly and amazing turkey topiaries.  Left the pumpkin bush part as is and added a shepherd's hook, old trellis and some tomato cages.

Above the Cabinets - The antler candle holders were a Christmas purchase that goes from Halloween, to Thanksgiving and right into Christmas.  Owls transition from "Boo" back to "Who" when nestled among the fall harvest.  My mother was amazing at marking the year through the holidays with window & door decals and decorations.   Bringing the cheer to the space above the cabinets is my way of carrying the tradition on.

From Halloween spooky...

To Thanksgiving toasty.