"So I have one for you. My husband decided it was okay to bring home a HUGE elk mount and put it up in our formal living/dining room. I have no choice in the matter. Could you post some ideas for me as far as decorating that room (we have nothing in it so far besides the elk head). What should I do????? I'm at a loss and I know you'd know what to do!
H E L P!"
Hugs,
Jennie
H E L P!"
Hugs,
Jennie
So I guess I am not the only one who has a husband that has a thing for racks. Take that for what it's worth bit it's true.
Anyway, I had a hard time coming up with inspiration photos that showcased a full on elk mount carcase thingy that looked good. My advice would be to go about your decorating business and ignore the big elk hanging in your living room as if it were never there or put your foot down and ban all mounts from anything that is not considered a man cave.
Ok I will try to be a bit more realistic because we all know a good relationship is about compromise and if big racks on dead animals make our husbands happy then we will have to just press forward and make the best out of the situation...right? Who knows you may even begin to become attached to the little glossy eyed animal that always seems to be staring you down. Ha!
Here's the 3 step program on decorating with a mount/rack:
Step 1:
Offer husband your willingness to decorate with pictures and silhouettes of animals in the main living space and in return the actual trophy elk head can remain in garage, office or cabin. If husband still is reluctant then go to step 2.
Step 2:
Come to husband with pictures of European mounts and say, "Your manliness has never looked so good if we mount your animal European style". You may even add a little excitement in your expression when you sell this idea to him. Note to self: Try to make husband think it was his idea to mount it European style...then you just might have a chance to keep your home. If he still is not a fan of that idea and the hard sell is a no go then move on to Step 3.
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Step 3:
Sorry because you are out of luck so try to salvage the deal by saying,
"I will let you hang up that animal head in our living room if you let me go out and go shopping
"I will let you hang up that animal head in our living room if you let me go out and go shopping
to go buys things that will enhance the look of your gorgeous new rack.
Next proceed to your favorite retail establishment and purchase things that make you really
happy the end result should look something like this:
A happy home with lots of smiles!
A happy home with lots of smiles!
Seriously Jennie, my advice to you would be to find your decorating style and carry on.
I think you have a very good chance of still having things look good with a big animal
hanging in your house no matter what you style may be.
I say just try to juxtapose a couple different looks & elements to have it all blend.
Good luck my friend!
Good luck my friend!
{picture via Lonny Mag}