When I began the Ozark Halloween collection
I never thought, 'Oh Gosh, I absolutely need an owl.'
They unexpectedly flew into my collection.
It all started in November 2011 when I spotted an
orange owl cookie jar with big
yellow eyes at Anthropologie.
With a $128 price tag, it was way out of
my budget to buy at the store, so
I tried my luck on eBay.
The prices were high there too.
However, I did come across a few other
charming owl pieces. I came close to
buying this Carbone, Inc. owl cookie jar.
He looked pretty scary
the mid 50's Kron Owl TV Lamp
eBay image
It was fascinating, unusual, and a little scary.
I'd never thought of buying a lamp before, yet
I knew exactly where it would fit.
I procured it a short time later for $29.99.
He makes an ideal sentinel for Halloween,
not a ghost, or monster, but a subtle tribute
from nature itself.
In my search for other Dept 56
Google Eye Halloween pieces,
This quirky owl popped up.
Its unusual appearance and
wild colors caught me off guard.
'I don't want that,' I thought, and moved on.
As time went on, Halloween collectables
became more scarce and
Dept 56 discontinued its serving pieces
I was still on the hunt.
I frequently came across the owl on a site
called "Tomorrows Treasures" in Trenton NJ
I let it sit there for years until common sense
finally took over and pressed the
buy it button for $27.50 + $12.00 shipping.
I must say, I've never regretted it.
His Elizabethan collar and crazy colors
really grew on me.
I have smaller owls too
They just kind of came with the cookie jars
Sort of a "Where's Waldo" for owls
Still very adorable
I have an owl on a dessert plate too
The set was a Kohl's purchase a few years ago
An abstract owl is also perched on
our pot shelf overlooking the living room.
We discovered this large chartreuse
vase at HomeGoods, and we love how
its color mirrors the colors on the
"Happy Halloween" sign beside it.
This year, Sam gave me the most amazing birthday
surprise: The holy Grail of owl cookie jars!
She found it on eBay this year
for a reasonable price and remembered
I'd been looking for one some time ago.
What a woman!
I'm also the proud owner of the
Carbone, Inc. Owl cookie jar
In 2021 Sam and I traveled to North Carolina
to visit her son and his family.
While they were busy with work
and school during the day,
we decided to pass the time by exploring
an antique shop. And WHOOO should be
gazing at me from the end of an aisle?
It felt like pure kismet.
Just goes to show you,
Good things come to those who wait,
or those who marry Samantha!
It all began with the thought that
one owl would be a nice Halloween accent.
Now, I find myself surrounded
by a whole parliament!
And I love it.
Just don't go throwing ink bottles at their heads
Now for a moment of gratitude:
in August 2023, I received a delightful email
from Richard T. in Bedford England.
Richard has been collecting for 20 years,
he shared how much he appreciates my blog
and the information I offer,
Which has been a great resource for him -
just what I intended when I started it.
He attached a photo of his collection, and
I knew immediately we were kindred spirits.
in his collection-a piece he painted
himself 18 years ago in a pottery class,
which he named Oswaldo.
I think it's perfect,
A real Halloween Icon.
Thanks Richard for sharing, and
thank you for stopping by
Happy Haunting.
