L'AUTRUCHE OU L'OEUF?
I had a few ostrich eggs at one point, brought back from Tanzania, but moving around took its toll on my collection and I am now left with only two which I try to protect as best I can by displaying them high on the mantle in the living room. One sits on a Catherine Noll bracelet, the other on an antique urn-shaped terracotta dish.
I love the look of an ostrich egg. Simplicity, perfect design, great color and a size that makes a statement even when standing alone.
Ostrich eggs in the past
Ancient Greece. simple but stunning design
George the III . classic humor.
Ostrich egg stands
from simple
to simpler
to...which came 1st, the bird or the egg?
(I know, couldn't help myself)
Ostrich eggs decorated
monogrammed
eggshell on eggshell
message board
Ostrich eggs in communication
Power in numbers in the Vuitton window on 5th Avenue.
complete with Mother Ostrich in all its tall beauty.
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au revoir.
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Jeanne, how stunning. Your mantle is beautiful, and you have shown so many equisite examples!
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Karena
Art by Karena
I also am very fond of Ostrich eggs and Coco de Mer, which I collect. The new Jose Esteves lighting sculpture collection is based on...Ostrich eggs..You should come to his show in my Showroom "Interieurs" on May 4th. If you would like to attend, just send me an email.
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There's an antique shop here that sells ostrich eggs and now I'm going to have to get a couple. They look wonderful on your mantle and the image just below yours is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThey are a classic in decorating! I love the first photo with the dremel work on them. Your idea of using the Catherine Noll bracelet is quite clever!
ReplyDeleteThose Louis Vuitton windows are the best.
The mantel vignette is beautiful!
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Hello Jeanne,
ReplyDeleteWe make some of the Ostrich egg lights in your first picture. That is a great picture, do you remember where it was taken. Please see some of our work on www.theostrichcompany.com and The Ostrich Company on Pinterest my mail is info@theostrichcompany.com
Regards
Ant