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Expressive Pewter Octopus Shelf Sculpture

interior designer — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:39:05 +0000

Do you or someone you know have a weak spot for octopuses? If so, this wonderfully expressive octopus shelf sculpture will make an ideal decorative feature for a self or table top. I’ve never seen anything quite like it except in the creative conditions of an Art School studio. The octopus sculpture is designed to sit astride the edge of a shelf or table in the same way an octopus would hover over clefs and ridges on the sea bed.

The octopus sculpture is made from pewter and has the expressive nature of an octopus beneath the waves. Eight tentacles curve in majestic form to give the sculpture a gait of under water movement and locational setting. If you’re looking to add a touch of ‘still’ movement to an area of a room, then this octopus shelf décor piece is perfect, especially if you have a fondness for the intelligent cephalopod.

Price: $90

Did you know?: Octopuses are considered the most intelligent of invertebrates and their analytical skills have been well documented by scientists. Not only this but due to their lack of an internal skeleton they can get into the most narrow of slits, tubes and holes. Octopuses have been known to open the lids of their aquariums, crawl out of the water and crawl along the ground to nearby tanks filled with crabs and fish, there gorging themselves silly on the inhabitants.

Shot Glass Set Featuring Pewter Man Base With Arms Outstretched

interior designer — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:13:57 +0000

Are you looking for an original shot glass set that will take your friends by surprise? If so, then this shot glass set featuring a little pewter man at the base with his arms outstretched will be the perfect drinking accessory. This novelty shot glass set includes two such figurine glasses as seen in the picture below. The shape of the glass narrows at the base, thereby leaving the little pewter figure to act as the stabiliser.

Your drinking buddies will be shocked to find that you indeed have extra buddies they didn’t even know about when they set eyes on these amazing little pewter men. The finely detailed figurines are first sculpted in clay before being cast in solid pewter. For a lasting shine, the figures are then coated in nickel silver. These are all American made and are crafted in the state of New Mexico.

One need not worry about the metals used in the production of these little pewter shot glass bases. Pewter is a frequently used in kitchenware and jewellery and is safe to use around food and children due to it being completely lead-free. These shot glasses with little figurines at the base will make an excellent talking point during after dinner drinks or at other social functions held in the private home.

You can buy this novelty set from the following location: Shot Buddies Pewter Shot Glass Set .

A set of 2 is priced at: $52.99

Novelty Democrat/Republican Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

interior designer — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:00:25 +0000

Unlike Democrats and Republicans, salt and pepper nearly always see eye to eye. Meals are just not the same without the addition of seasoning, much like American democracy would not be without the two main political parties. Whatever your politics, one will be able to see both the novelty, humor and appeal in this Republican and Democrat Salt and Pepper Shaker Set.

On one of the shakers is the head of a donkey, representing the Democrat Party, on the other is the head of an Elephant, which symbolises the Republican Party. Dinner guests of various political affiliations will be able to discuss politics whilst the dinner table remains politically correct and unbiased.

Each head was originally sculpted in clay, then later cast in durable pewter before finally being given a coating of nickel silver. The latter is what gives each its shine. Both shakers come as a pair and are accompanied by a matching pewter holder. This allows for safe storage when not in use and ease of transport when being delivered to the dinner table. Both are American made.

Food brings people together and this Democrat/Republican salt and pepper shaker set will create unity across the dining room table.

It sells for $56.99 and can be found here: Republican and Democrat Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

Mexican Ceramics and Home Decor by Cati and Kim

interior designer — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:42:13 +0000

I came across Kimberly when tweeting and twittering on the social networking site Twitter. I’d confused her mention of “frozen chimichangas” as “frozen chimpanzees” which had led to a concerned thought that the little primate was perhaps a culinary delicacy where she lived.

Kim lives in Guadalajara, Mexico where she has set up her own exciting business called Collections of Mexico which is a carefully selected collection of art, sculpture and home decor items made by native Mexican artists. Along with her friend Cati, the adventurous duo have carried out their goal of working exclusively with small businesses and finding beautiful gems therein that the folks back home in the States would love to buy.

These include pewter pieces, ceramics, sculptures, home decor, and barware. I highly recommend visiting Collections of Mexico where you can read more about their journey and browse the various catagories of beautiful gifts.

By the way, here is my Twitter profile. Come twit and tweet with me.