Lovely Owl Necklace by VaniLlama Art

Polish artist Dorothy Kaszczyszyn makes jewelry pieces that are unique and original in design. The owl necklace inspired by barn owl is made of mica clays and brushed with gold shimmer. The wings are handmade bead by bead and strung in a way that reminds of the owl in the wild who is getting ready for a flight. The clever design gives the wings a subtle play when it moves around the neck. 

You can visit her online store - VaniLlama Art for more lovely creations including brooches, pendants and earrings.

Wildlife Paintings by David Cowdry

David Cowdry is a self-taught artist from a beautiful town of Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, Wales. He is one of the most well-known Wales' artists for creating incredible wildlife paintings. His inspiration comes from the natural world around him, the picturesque Towy valley, the wild & rugged coast of west Wales, the big skies of Norfolk and the places from his travels. The most striking feature of his work is the capture of light and the landscapes along with their inhabitants. 

"I paint what I see as I see it to the best of my ability. Light & atmosphere are what i try to capture, a moment in time, an experience, a memory of beautiful light drenched landscapes & their inhabitants." - from artist's facebook page.

The owl painting on the top made me discover David's wonderful work. I had thought it was a photograph of a barn owl. The light, the rustic walls, the feathers on the wooden plank, nails and their shadows every thing is so real and precise that it would make you think twice before you decide it is a painting!

Felted Owls by Harthicune

Guillermo Molina is a young felt artist of 22 years of age from Santiago, Chile.  He hand-makes these one-of-a-kind creatures using colorful wool and wire displaying painstaking detail and love. Owls, birds, foxes, meerkats and mushrooms is the primary theme of his work. His beautiful felt creations are full of life and personality. The creatures are often seen wearing top hat, vest, red riding hood, cape and witch hat which adds humor and  uniqueness to his work.

His online store Harthicune currently has forty lovely creatures including barn owl, snowy owl, baby owl and other animals. If you would like a felt sculpture made of your pet then you can contact him through his page, he welcomes custom orders.

A Wisdom of Owls

The moment I set my eyes on this beautiful book, I decided I wanted it in my life. But quickly I found out that the book is out of stock. It was published in a limited edition of 500 copies, 400 of which Standard edition and 100 were released as a Special edition. A book like this deserves to be talked about and featured here as it's a rare treasure.

A Wisdom of Owls published by Avenue Press in 1998 in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Barn Owl Trust. This book contains a plethora of information on owls which is thoroughly researched and compiled by Philip Knowling, a Devon-born writer. 

There are traditional stories from around the world, beliefs from different lands and cultures, amazing facts from science and history. The book lets you discover the significance of owl in folk-lore, religion and even cooking! Accompanying the words there are stunning lino-cut illustrations by Elizabeth Rashley and Sarah Lawrence that adorn every page of the book. If you come across a copy online then don't think twice because it's a wonderful book every owl lover should have!

Bone China Money Boxes and Mugs

Repeat Repeat designs is a UK based company started in 1984 by Gillian Naylor and Mark Faulkner that specializes in bone china mugs, tableware sets, christening mugs, egg cups and bowls. 

Their newest collection "Hello!" offers money boxes and mugs featuring adorable characters - "Fergus the fox", "Olive the owl", and "Clara the cat". The money boxes are absolutely darling! It's a wonderful way of encouraging a kid to save, spend and share their money. They ship internationally. You can find out more information about shipping and rates to your country here.