Are you enjoying the swan in the redesigned blog’s header? Because it was either her or a giant beetle. (Basically, what I’m saying is that things could have been a lot worse.)
I have a thing for birds and bugs in design. Both are a little scary in person, but they’re beautiful and I tend to gravitate toward art, fashion, and objects featuring either. That’s my favorite scarf above, along with a decorative silver rhino beetle I picked up last year, and a new brooch. You’ve seen embroidered bug pillows in the kids’ rooms, and I’m regularly informed by my children that they’re keeping a new bug as a pet (kept in various forms of toy cages and usually named “Fred”). I still regret not buying this dress and these earrings, but lucky for me, bugs are having a moment in the design world right now.
Ladies and gentlemen, the beetles! (Because bees and butterflies are a dime a dozen.)
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‘Vulcano’ Semiprecious Stone Beetle Pendant Necklace by Daniela Villegas, Nordstrom
The rich ladies always get the best bug jewelry, don’t they?
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Buggie Wallpaper, Abnormals Anonymous
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Beetles Round Plate, John Derian
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Spotted Weevil Beetle Wall Art, Wisteria
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Dark Bug Switchplate Cover, John Derian
This is the kind of thing you get used to, but that will surprise and delight new guests. Much like a fake severed head in your kitchen cabinets.
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Blue Weevil Beetle Wall Art, Wisteria
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A Bug Print, Minted
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Gold Beetle Brooch, Banana Republic
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Green Beetle Brooch, Banana Republic
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Longhorn Beetle Wall Art, Wisteria
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Bugs Throw Pillow, Connie Goldman, Society 6
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Red Beetle Mirror/Pin, John Derian
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Stripe Beetle Cuff Bracelet, Tiny Wild
Aw, look how happy bug jewelry makes me.
18 comments
LKim
I love this! I was looking for some ways to incorporate bugs and beetles in my son’s room- and now I believe they will find their way into my closet. Anything nature inspired or unexpected is a home-run for me- beetles check both boxes.
NO
You should check out the new line of embellished sweaters and tops at Banana Republic.
Ashly Schilling
Where is the scarf from? The colors are great!
Natalie
Oh gosh! I’m glad i’m not the only one with a fascination with beetle and bug stuff, also bees! If I was to win the lottery, i’d totally buy that first necklace.
Sara
You’ve missed the best bug artist! Joyce Fritz of Yipes as been making bugs for a long time and she’s a Midwest lady (Wisconsin): http://joycefritz.com/
elizabeth
I love what you’re wearing in that photo! Can you share where it’s from?
Making it Lovely
Thanks! The lace top was from Madewell a few years back.
Mary
Did you announce the bugs in your best Ed Sullavin voice? Lol
Ellen
Have you seen Laura Zindel’s pieces http://www.laurazindel.com/ ? I may be partial to the snakes, but there are lots of great bugs and birds, etc. Search the site for “beetle” and you’ll see what I mean! Asrai Garden on North Ave. carries her work.
Making it Lovely
I hadn’t seen them, but now I want a million of those vases with beetles and ants on them.
Melissa MacGregor
I was just about to post about the Renwick but I see someone beat me to it!
https://www.google.com/search?q=wonder+renwick&client=safari&rls=en&tbm=isch&imgil=coBfur9s_shtnM%253A%253BqV8kysDnQbINwM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fcraftcouncil.org%25252Fpost%25252Frenwick-reopens-seeks-wonder&source=iu&pf=m&fir=coBfur9s_shtnM%253A%252CqV8kysDnQbINwM%252C_&usg=__8QqfiCC1bvn8Bwft3nS5Qi9UyR0%3D&biw=1426&bih=714&ved=0ahUKEwi83e-q36XLAhVKk4MKHVc4AhsQyjcIOA&ei=uNLYVryhL8qmjgTX8IjYAQ#tbm=isch&q=wonder+renwick+beetles
SFDC
You would love the exhibit at the Renwick Gallery here in DC right now. Bugs AND pink! http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_eye/2015/10/19/jennifer_angus_installs_insect_wallpaper_at_the_renwick_gallery_smithsonian.html
Making it Lovely
Yes! That is FANTASTIC.
Virginia
I heart beetles too, especially because of the Animal Crossing currency connection I’m amazed you didn’t mention. :P I’m wearing staghorn beetle earrings right now!
Making it Lovely
Oh, I thought about it! You know I’ve identified bugs and fish correctly because of that game?
Celeste
These are so graphic and cool! Though, I think the bug switch would legitimately frighten both my husband and me after dark. Just when you’re reaching for the light switch and you catch a glimpse of a shape out of the corner of your eye –the most terrifying of angles.
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