Howdy Ya'll

Here in the dirty South we have this sport, for lack of better words, called hunting. Where big ole' burly men dressed head-to-toe in the ugliest camouflage you ever did see tromp through the woods with 3 different guns, 10 different knives, and all sorts of manly camping/hunting gear that really has no other purpose than to make them feel manly.

After the long day of sitting, day dreaming of shooting that prize winning trophy when all they really have done is burp, fart, and only seen a couple of squirrels, they head back to the no-women allowed camp house and sit around the no-women allowed camp fire and drink no-women allowed beer and talk about how those no-good-women are. I guess there is just something about male bonding and wiping your butt with a leaf that is exhilarating...I don't get it...never will.

So when those hunting hero's bring home that big ole' trophy, they expect their little Southern Belle to be proud. So proud in fact that the gigantic trophy that now cost you the price of your first home is hanging above your mantle. Tongue, eyes and all....it's there, and it stares at your every move.

Creepy huh?

(Pictures from Flickr)

Thought so.

But have no fear my loves. Now you can have your very own trophy to hang above that mantle too. This modern chic trophy might not have fur and a stuffed head, but these pieces of beautifully papered resin art are one-of-a kind, that's for sure! After you discover this dear little Etsy shop out of San Antonio, TX, you might be proud to show off that trophy at your next Mommy-N-Me play date without scaring the children out of their diapers.

Don't believe me? Take a look for yourself at what they can do.

Even this designer can rock that crazy cool trophy.

(Lee Kleinhelter, Cottage Living)

Take over the mantle space with your own trophy. The hunter in your life might not be happy, but hey, it's all about compromise right?!?

Get along now little darlin' .... and ya'll come back now ya hear?

(disclaimer: I am a very proud girl from the South and whether I agree or disagree with the sport of hunting isn't any issue. Neither is my opinion of having deer heads hanging in your house, man cave, garage, whatever your fancy. I even admit I may or may not have thrown on some camo and tromped through the woods myself! Everyone has their opinions and I respect that!)