On the Prowl For Owls

Owls are in.

We know. The idea that an animal can be in or out of style is kind of a hoot. But who are we to screech about it? With their big round eyes, horned tufts and squatty bodies, those quirky little birds of prey are just so darn cute. Always loved owls? You’re in good company. Long before boy wizards popularized the fantastical fowl, owls had achieved rock-star status as school mascots, cartoon characters and whimsical wall clocks with moving eyeballs. Truth be told, almost everybody has at least one prized owl-pal in their past (ours was a jeweled stick pin in the fifth grade). Think you’re not the owly type? Think again. Today’s designs include something for every taste from rustic to retro, cuddly to kitschy, and simple to stylized.

Feather your nest.

Finding ways to bring owls into your décor is as easy as visiting your nearest Pier 1 store. Our associates are happy to help you locate the perfect pieces for your home. Or get a birds-eye view on our website at www.pier1.com. Here’s a few ideas to get started:

Accents

Live owls love to roost in treetops, but the decorative kind are happy almost anywhere. Some sit, some hang and some just lay around dangling their legs. Use them to decorate mantels, tabletops, gifts, woodsy floral arrangements—anyplace you want to create a cute nature story.

Candles and home fragrance

Like the nocturnal creatures that inspired them, these candles love to stay up late (they’re night owls). Whether filled or LED, they’ll light up dark spaces with a soft, flickering glow. As for fragrances, well, we promise they smell way better than real owls.

Useful useables

Why not get your owl on with things you use every day? From doormats and doorstoppers to designer tissues and photo holders, Pier 1 has lots of owl-themed items that are both playful and practical.

Greeting cards & gift accessories

Not exactly nest featherers, but too cute to leave out. Most cards are blank inside so they’re perfect for celebrating any and owl occasions.

Jewelry

You didn’t think we’d leave out bling, did you? Not after our prior stick-pin confession (oh, how we loved that pin). Besides, unlike some birds, owls look really good as earrings, necklaces, brooches, etc. Which is why you never see anyone wearing a grackle bracelet.

Just for fun

Pier 1 has playthings for kids of all ages. Unleash your inner owl with colorful coin purses, loveable plush animals, even a solar desk pet. As a wise old owl once said, all work and no play is just bird-brained.

Q.	Can I have a pet owl? Please?
A.	The laws about owl ownership vary from country to country. In the US and Australia, it is illegal to own a native owl. There are exceptions for people who have a Rehabilitation or Falconry License, but even this varies from state to state.
Q.	What do owls eat?
A.	Generally, owls eat rodents, small mammals and/or insects. Some species also eat fish. But remember what we talked about earlier: No pet owls.
Q.	What is a baby owl called?
A.	A baby owl is called an owlet. Isn’t that the cutest thing you ever heard?
Q.	Can owls really turn their heads all the way around? That would be cool.
A.	Actually, owls can only rotate their heads about 270°. But that’s still pretty cool.
Q.	Where can I see owls in North America?
A.	Owls inhabit much of Canada and the continental U.S., especially the warmer southern and Pacific coast states. They are known to inhabit trees, tree hollows, barns, bushes, caves, abandoned nests and more than 1,000 Pier 1 stores.