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| Pair of wild-eyed foo dogs by Todd Alexander Romano LLC for 1st Dibs |
I think by now you all know my penchant for unique and unexpected accessories (and colors... and artwork...). One fun little trendy set of creatures that keeps popping up everywhere are foo dogs. Known in China as "guardian lions" (the animal they actually mean to represent), these figures are thought to possess mythical, protective powers and typically come in design-friendly pairs.
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| One lonely foo dog on the first cover of online magazine High Gloss |
It has become easier and easier to find affordable versions of this festive accessory, and they certainly pack an exotic punch wherever they reside.
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| My friend and I found this hand-sculpted guy at a local antiques store. |
As you can see, they come in all shapes, colors, and sizes and can work in lots of different interior styles! (Although a predisposition to bold color and eclectic furnishings does seem to help!)
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| Living room shelving by Molly Luetkemeyer of M. Design Interiors |
Where's Waldo foo....
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| Den by Tracey Garnet |
Barking foo....
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| Vignette by Scout Designs |
Cool white foo....
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| A pair of large, ceramic garden foo dogs from Urban Suburban |
Chinoiserie Chic recently did a post on these little fellas as well. Check it out here to see even more incarnations of this exotic accessory!
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| Mod living room by Jonathan Adler |
What do you think about this trend?
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