Guest Picks: Elephants On Parade
Add any one of these elephants to a room for an extra dose of exotic style
Anyone who follows my blog knows that I adore elephants — my blog header even has two two of them with parasols. Elephants add Hollywood Regency glamour, eastern exoticism and chinoiserie whimsy to your home. There are choices here for every budget and taste, including some wallet-friendly DIY ideas. — Beth from Chinoiserie Chic
Thomas Paul Elephant Shower Curtain
Shower curtains don't get any more chic than this wonderful version by Thomas Paul. Add towels in black and orange and your bathroom is done, turning a dull space into an exotic escape. I'm going to splurge on this for my husband's bathroom.
Indian Elephant Decorative Pillow
Nobody does elephant decor better than John Robshaw. This linen pillow is hand-painted in Jaipur and takes one and a half days to complete — a true work of art.
Two Elephants Decorative Pillow
Here's another exquisite pillow by John Robshaw, this one with a pair of elephants. This is going on my Christmas wishlist.
Ceramic 'Buddha and the Ruby Elephant' Teapot
This ruby red elephant and Buddha teapot is just perfect for the tea lover like me. It is so darling I would leave it on display in my kitchen.
Vintage Elephant Chinoiserie Table/ Garden Stool by Tweaked Home
Vintage elephant garden stools are highly collectible and add instant Hollywood Regency style to a room. They can be used as plant stands, end tables, garden stools or tucked under a console table. This one is a fabulous example with its vibrant colors, great tusks and fretwork details.
Thomas Paul Bazaar Elephant Tray
This darling melamine elephant tray would work equally well on your dining table for serving food, in your entryway for mail and keys or on your desk to control clutter. It is dishwasher and food safe as well.
Thomas Paul Elephant Bazzar Linen Pillow
This very elegant elephant pillow by Thomas Paul would be a wonderful addition to a couch, bed or chair. It is masculine enough to work beautifully in a man's study or boy's bedroom as well.
Elephant Bowl
New to the menagerie of chic animals by Jonathan Adler, this white glazed elephant bowl would be fabulous on a coffee table or perfect in your entryway for keys or clutter. So darling.
Elephant Shaped Patchwork Pillow
Wouldn't this eastern-influenced patchwork elephant pillow dress up a couch or bed? Great styling.
Large Porcelain Elephant Stool
This is a great price on those large porcelain elephant stools that are so popular. Available in ivory, brown or green, use one on your patio, next to a chair or in an entryway. So chic!
Elephant Hook
This intricately sculpted metal elephant hook is perfect for keys, scarfs, necklaces and to add a bit of whimsical charm. A pair flanking a bathroom sink would be great for hand towels.
Midnight Elephant Bank
Jonathan Adler's ceramic animals are bold and geometric yet classic and whimsical. Available in black, white, pink, and blue, one of these makes a perfect baby gift — or a great gift for any chic adult too, for that matter.
Elephant Needlepoint Pillow
This hip needlepoint pillow is the perfect touch for a girl's nursery or bedroom. Jonathan Adler is bringing back needlepoint in a fun and modern way.
Pink Elephant Bottle Stopper
Last month my ideabook focused on chinoiserie bars and bar carts. Isn't this pink elephant bottle stopper a perfect addition?
India Elephant Rubber Stamp
Did you know that you can use rubber stamps instead of wallpaper on your walls? This is a wonderful DIY project for a powder room or a child's bedroom.
Cavallini Elephant Wrapping Paper
Cavallini makes exceptionally beautiful paper products like this gorgeous elephant wrapping paper. This would be fabulous framed for a study or a boy's bedroom. Buy a frame at IKEA and you've got instant art!
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