LenoraLeNoire's Profile

I have always been a fan of vintage taxidermy peices, particularly birds. I stress VINTAGE here. I choose to have taxidermy birds in my home that I have saved from junk shops, estate sales, thrift shops- etc. I feel I am re-honoring these little guys. I have had a small ledge/wall of taxidermy for many years now, long before it became fashionable again. I am an activist, a feminist, a lover of animals- as are all of my friends- and no one has ever had a problem with my displays. They key is to make it tasteful, and respectful.

As for the term "Decorating with Death"- so be it. I find death to be a beautiful and natural part of life. Along with my taxidermy, I display several bone peices- bones, skulls, etc that I have found in nature while camping, hiking, etc. All carefully and safely collected, disinfected, preserved, etc.

NEVER would I kill something only to display it. Green thinking, found objects and salvaged peices only.

I do not like the growing popularity of taxidermy, and I worry it will cause another wave of killing. Buy vintage peices, or fake peices if you want to jump on the band wagon.