Trend: Peacock Feathers

This post is dedicated to all of my ladies who love peacock feathers! Peacocks are just gorgeous with their iridescent teal plumage...how could interior designers resist incorporating their feathers into everything from pillows to plates?

One of my earliest memories involving peacocks was on a school field trip to the Philadelphia Zoo, where they run free on the property. Even though the Zoo sold (and still does to this day) peacock feathers in the gift shops, the boys were still daring each other to pull them out of one of the poor birds instead. Fortunately, peacocks have the attitudes to match their feathers, and scared the boys so bad they they were running for their mothers! Peacocks one...stupid 4th grade boys zero.

Anyway...here are some great ways to add some peacock to your space without getting into a knock-down, drag out fight with one:

Declare your love of all things peacock with this candle.

Check out this pillow's modern take on the peacock feather.

Not trying to be so literal? These patterned pillows are way more subtle.

My girl (and blog follower) Michele has this feathered wreath!

Like the idea but not all the color? Keep it sophisticated with these plates from anthropologie.

Add an instant pop of color to your kitchen with these hand towels.

Obsessed: Upcycled Library Card Catalogs

Read about it here.

Not too long ago, Design Sponge featured this Before & After write up on an old library card catalog that a DIYer had converted into a gorgeous buffet table, and I have been dreaming about it ever since. I think it's time for a pet project of my own!

I love the idea of bringing things into your space that equals the sum of your experiences. I worked in both of my university libraries before graduation and reading has always been a favorite pastime, so this project is perfect for me. Here are some beautiful upcycled pieces that I plan to use for inspiration:

I love the casual use of this one (featured on apartment therapy).

This converted end table would look great in a vacation house.

This one is a little too traditional, but I still like it.

And here is the hot mess that I am thinking about purchasing from craigslist:

My record player will look good on top of that, right? All I need to do is sand it down, add some legs and some new labels...