Monday, June 13, 2011

Who Gives a Hoot ?

Via
Do you remember owl decor in the 70's?  I do. We had a few in our house including an owl bank which sat on my dresser as a kid.  They're back and I'm loving them all the same.
Via
I found this brown one in Goodwill the other day.  It's probably as old as me.  I'm vintage.

For $2 and a can of white spray paint, it's now hip.
It needs another coat of paint but I'm not sure if I want to leave it white.
Via
Via
Posting to Mod Mix Monday @Mod Vintage Life 


Remember the purse?
Via

I'm not old, I'm just wise!

33 comments:

  1. Blondie's JournalJune 13, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    These are so cute and they were very big in the 70's.

    XO,
    Jane

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  2. podsoJune 13, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Funny isn't it, how things come back!

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  3. Sherry@Back2VintageJune 13, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I'm vintage, too, so I remember the owl craze. I had a few, but I remember my owl pin cushion the most. It was ceramic with a little stuffed tuft of velvet at his claws that held the pins. Memories are made of this!!!

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  4. Stacy's Shabby ShoppeJune 13, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    My Mom was big into owls in the 70's...it was all owl all the time around our house! I think she might have one left! LOL! (*_*)

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  5. Sunny Simple LifeJune 13, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    My daughter just loves owls. I have been doing her room in them and finding the cutest things to go in there.

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  6. StaceyJune 13, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I remember them well. It was a shock to me when they started popping up everywhere. Must admit that I like them again.

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  7. Julie HarwardJune 13, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    LOL love them too...I will have to keep my eyes open for them! ;D

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  8. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Hi B.
    I just blogged about my latest owl creation! Mine are a little more child-like and rustic you might sAY. Love your owls ! I like the one you painted white... looks sweet like that, or you could dry-brush on a little copper paint to bring out more on the texture. either way it is an owl to treasure now. I know they are good luck charm
    KAT
    KAT

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  9. Pamela GordonJune 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Oh yeah, owls and mushrooms were so big in the 70's. I had some of both. But, I don't think I'll get on that bandwagon this time around. Although I do like the aqua green one. He's cute. :-) Pamela

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  10. laxsupermomJune 13, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I almost snagged an owl statuary for my garden. I forgot how popular they were in the 70s. Definitely need to check the thrift for one. Love your little purse! Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Ms. Bake-itJune 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Cute! My grandmother loved owls and had a large collection of them. Not sure what happened to the collection after she passed away.

    ~ Tracy

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  12. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I think I HAD that purse! heehee! Love cute owls and it's fun to see them popular again! I just made a bag with purple fabric...and OWLS! It came out so cute! ♥

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  13. EmilyJune 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    love the owl you found...so cute!!! i really need to start looking for one myself...they are quite charming.
    -emily
    nestnestingnested

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  14. GinaJune 13, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I love owls too (and mushrooms). Everything always ends up coming around again.

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  15. KellyJune 13, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    You are wise! My aunt's whole house was "owl-ish" back when I was little (the 80s). Needless to say, only one tiny shelves of owls remain today. They are cute, though!


    Kelly

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  16. CindyJune 13, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    How wonderful that you join this wonderful party too!!! It's so fun to party together with my sweet friend!
    I have to be honest, I really never did like owls or mushrooms, either, they didn't do anything for me in the '70's and they still aren't. Your owl looks very cute painted white, though.
    Love and hugs, Cindy

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  17. SarahJune 13, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Tammy, I was smiling all the way through this one. Yes, I fondly remember the owl craze of the 70s. I was a Chi O! Had that little Collins box bag in black and have kicked myself repeatedly for letting it go to Goodwill when we moved the last time. :-(
    ~ Sarah

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  18. OliveJune 13, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I remember the 70's and owls. The paint helped the brown one a lot. I love the chubby green one. Visiting from Nita's. ♥olive

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  19. Something Nice and PrettyJune 13, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I sure remember them too! I'd love to find a white owl cookie jar, yours looks great painted white!

    Rondell

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  20. HeatherJune 13, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Hee! hee! What a difference a coat of white makes! By the way, have you seen the owl necklaces all the hipsters are wearing these days?

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  21. The Polka Dot ClosetJune 13, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Oh gosh yes, I had a brown owl picture, the same one everyone had...I love the white owl! Or should I say the owl painted white

    Carol

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  22. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysJune 13, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Oh that stuff is soooooo cute! I think your vintage owl came straight from my Mom's living room 20-25 years ago. :)

    I'm starting a Linky party on Mondays called "Make a List Monday". If you miss a Monday, just come on over Tues or Wed. I'd love to have you! :)

    Crystal

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  23. MeganJune 14, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    So love owls myself! I found a fantastic owl pin at TJ Maxx and thought I would make it into a necklace. Love your owl find from the GW! I love the bright green owl, so maybe you should give yours some color!

    Just found your blog and I'm so excited to see more!

    Now following!

    Megan

    http://1funkywoman.blogspot.com

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  24. Ann from On Sutton PlaceJune 14, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Oh Tammy you are the one who's a hoot! Love this post. I think the way you sprayed yours was genious. Make sure and pack it carefully so nothing happens to it during your move! Enjoy the rest of your week...~Ann

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  25. Jan HenningsJune 14, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Oh!! I remember and I collected owls from the late 70's to early 80's!

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  26. DiannJune 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I remember my grandma in love with owls back in the day. She bought every Home Interiors owl picture they had.

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  27. aspiritofsimplicityJune 14, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    I had forgotten all about the owls. I love the white one that you painted...it was so ugly before. They all look very nice though.

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  28. PamelaJune 14, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    My brother would die if he heard you say that about owls coming back! When his wife moved into his home he didn't know but she collected owls!!!
    She made an entire room an owl room! She had everything owls...lol...my poor brother!!

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  29. bjJune 14, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    HEY....That's MY line. :)))

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  30. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️June 15, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    My sister use to collect the owls.

    Dee

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  31. Laura LynnJune 16, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    White spray paint livens everything up. It looks great!

    I love owls and have a bunch. We had them around our house in the 70's too. I especially love the retro owl jewelry!

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  32. Nita StacyJune 19, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Doesn't that owl look so much better painted white? But then almost everything does! I love it and I very much remember the owl and mushroom craze from when we were kids. Thanks for linking up at Mod Mix Monday!

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  33. CarlaJune 26, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Your spray painted owl looks marvelous!! I'd totally leave it white.

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