tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post5579216400127339420..comments2024-03-26T19:48:49.664-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Is the Octopus the next Owl?Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-80850896653024957672012-07-29T11:54:09.719-04:002012-07-29T11:54:09.719-04:00I really hope not. They're unattractive creatu...I really hope not. They're unattractive creatures at best. At worst they're terrifying.TT2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-68400376054205050922012-06-27T09:14:20.607-04:002012-06-27T09:14:20.607-04:00I agree! I found an amazing Octopus fabric through...I agree! I found an amazing Octopus fabric through Spoonflower that I am IN LOVE with, though I'm getting a little pushback from the hubs. Apparently my love of the octopuses (?) ... octopi (?) ... is not universal. But it will be ... oh, it will be :)April @ Money Pit Lovenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-16665998401353834002012-06-21T12:21:06.661-04:002012-06-21T12:21:06.661-04:00I really hope not. They're unattractive creatu...I really hope not. They're unattractive creatures at best. At worst they're terrifying.TT2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-47206025239509382712012-06-21T05:28:33.088-04:002012-06-21T05:28:33.088-04:00I had no idea I was so "on trend." I ju...I had no idea I was so "on trend." I just added a hand-drawn octopus to my bathroom for a bit of whimsy. <br />http://www.calliscrossing.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/playing-with-paint.htmlCalli Levinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-78776889420142595542012-06-18T23:23:40.008-04:002012-06-18T23:23:40.008-04:00I have to admit, I do like the octo. Although mayb...I have to admit, I do like the octo. Although maybe it's because it's not overdone like the bird. About the dresser, I say go for it! I've thought about making some octo art for the bathroom myself.Jessica @ Decor Adventuresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-30032599228804704902012-06-18T14:23:09.860-04:002012-06-18T14:23:09.860-04:00I'm still on Team Owl (have the West Elm lamp,...I'm still on Team Owl (have the West Elm lamp, and I adore him). But I wanted to throw the FOX out there as our next furry trend-friend. Octopi (is that a word) creep me out a bit, but I do see their intrigue.Amy T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-58856039000972940182012-06-18T14:21:38.447-04:002012-06-18T14:21:38.447-04:00I find the octopus very cute. What do you think of...I find the octopus very cute. What do you think of the starfish? http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BnU-1OxCHP4/T8ehgAkeG-I/AAAAAAAAJOM/OIeRlrkI0so/s1600-h/coastal_pillow_starfish_rope%25255B4%25255D.png taken from (http://www.simplifiedbee.com/)Blitz gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-4627455124803895942012-06-18T05:11:03.307-04:002012-06-18T05:11:03.307-04:00WOW, this is so creative. So nice colors.WOW, this is so creative. So nice colors.July20100110http://interiordesign.s-m-e.biz/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-52394806169469872362012-06-18T05:05:56.200-04:002012-06-18T05:05:56.200-04:00No sorry I don't. We don't entertain on F...No sorry I don't. We don't entertain on Fathers Day so its never come up.Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-54918321239380144862012-06-18T04:55:59.467-04:002012-06-18T04:55:59.467-04:00My mom had owls in our house in the 70's. I st...My mom had owls in our house in the 70's. I still have the owl quilt my grandma made me and I still like owls. Especially the real life one that was out my bedroom window every night. I collected elephant things in the 80's so that has my vote. I've been seeing a lot of octopus photos lately - not a fan of it, sorry.Laurahttp://www.montydob.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-3225607563687335792012-06-18T04:49:18.133-04:002012-06-18T04:49:18.133-04:00Passing on the owl thing since it was done back in...Passing on the owl thing since it was done back in the 70's and I already did that, big time. The octopus for me is creepy, jmo. I'm more partial to the different shades of blue or orange for the dresser. But it's just my opinion.Naznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-34338840275466368462012-06-18T04:33:29.668-04:002012-06-18T04:33:29.668-04:00Octopouss scare me so I hope they're not the n...Octopouss scare me so I hope they're not the new owl craze!<br />I'm thinking it'll be some small cute furry animal like a squirrelMichelle Johnstonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81796710285049476262012-06-18T04:29:58.464-04:002012-06-18T04:29:58.464-04:00Hm, I'm not sure. I used to really like them, ...Hm, I'm not sure. I used to really like them, but then I did some reading up on them when my friend wanted to get an octopus and they are so freaky! But you're right, the owl has had it's day.Liz @ Here's to Handy Andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-74228067068562577952012-06-18T04:29:43.167-04:002012-06-18T04:29:43.167-04:00I love it! But then I like most things with critte...I love it! But then I like most things with critters. I have parrots in my house.Calicolo01noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-22856868153556747552012-06-18T04:22:10.872-04:002012-06-18T04:22:10.872-04:00I'm in. I am hanging a vintage octopus print n...I'm in. I am hanging a vintage octopus print near my desk, though, so I'm biased!Kaitlinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-8332870465760446742012-06-18T04:18:00.646-04:002012-06-18T04:18:00.646-04:00I'm more of a seahorse girl. ;)I'm more of a seahorse girl. ;)4DsfromLHPhttp://twitter.com/4DsfromLHPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-2004117447231335552012-06-15T21:03:16.607-04:002012-06-15T21:03:16.607-04:00HaHa. That should be fun, not fin. We're talki...HaHa. That should be fun, not fin. We're talking cephalopods, not fish here.Sarah in Indianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263808059871173238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-20563016034000672592012-06-15T21:01:46.039-04:002012-06-15T21:01:46.039-04:00I kind of dig it. I like it better than the owl an...I kind of dig it. I like it better than the owl and I think it would be a really fin element at your shore house. Free handing is brave though. I'd probably decoupage or transer it some way, personally.Sarah in Indianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263808059871173238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-85737603320260645822012-06-15T17:06:29.785-04:002012-06-15T17:06:29.785-04:00Fun question - love anything cephalopod. I think h...Fun question - love anything cephalopod. I think he's a carryover from steampunk's drift into the mainstreamArtsnarknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-51488956666709962582012-06-15T15:51:07.444-04:002012-06-15T15:51:07.444-04:00Something just creeps me out about using an octopu...Something just creeps me out about using an octopus as a design element. Like I couldn't sit comfortably on that couch and I don't think I could use that shower. I never thought I had a problem with them but just thinking about sitting in a room and seeing one freaks me out. Ameliahttp://littlethoughtsaboutbooks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-51827163987132619922012-06-15T15:20:33.106-04:002012-06-15T15:20:33.106-04:00i feel like octopuses(octopi?) were trying to be a...i feel like octopuses(octopi?) were trying to be a big deal just before owls, but owls pushed them out of the water, so to speak. i'd be happy to see their comeback. and that framed octopus in the fourth picture is wonderful!Erin at Studio 336http://www.studio336.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-91974378962629776562012-06-15T15:13:12.337-04:002012-06-15T15:13:12.337-04:00Def the new trend... here's another one! http...Def the new trend... here's another one! http://pinterest.com/pin/91127592430529514/Bethhttp://www.riotfordesign.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-52544076628933173602012-06-15T15:09:31.661-04:002012-06-15T15:09:31.661-04:00In the Sacramento area, Michaels (Arts & Craf...In the Sacramento area, Michaels (Arts & Crafts store) has storage boxes with an octopus on them. I couldn't resist! Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-8821425418197239512012-06-15T14:51:30.004-04:002012-06-15T14:51:30.004-04:00My husband makes a mean octopus, well he grills it...My husband makes a mean octopus, well he grills it with some <a href="http://HipsterDust.com" rel="nofollow">Hipster<br />Dust</a>. Guess that's not the same as putting it on your wall :) <br /> Hipster Dusthttp://twitter.com/HipsterDustnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-88332943151107897472012-06-15T14:46:38.457-04:002012-06-15T14:46:38.457-04:00Love it! It would be so fun to do a baby's roo...Love it! It would be so fun to do a baby's room with a marine theme.Andi Perullohttp://www.MyBeautifulAdventures.com/noreply@blogger.com