Fun Finds Friday: Acorns

'Tis the season for getting ready for winter, cozying our nest, and digging out all of our pumpkin recipes.  Fall has fallen, and with Thanksgiving on it's way, I thought it would be fun to feature some fun acorn decor.   

When I was looking for my fun finds, I found out something I'd never heard before. According to legend (according to Wikipedia anyway), there is a Norse legend that Thor sought shelter under an oak tree during a thunderstorm.  Because of this, some thought that putting acorns on your windowsill would keep your house from being struck by lightning.  Too bad they hadn't met Mr. Benjamin Franklin.  Lightning rod vs. acorns...hmmm...  Anyway, that is why acorn adornments on finials, curtain rods, and drapery/blind pulls became popular.  And for the record, we do not have acorns on our windowsill, and our house has never been struck by lightning.

With holiday decorating under way in our house, here are some clever, cute, and beautiful ways to add acorn accents to your home.

Enjoy!

Wool Felted Acorns by CityCrochet

Acorn Wood Bookend by GraphicSpacesWood

Acorn and Pearl Napkin Rings by NaturallyNatalie

Vintage Wooden Acorn Box by kellyemeraldheart

Red Toadstool Acorn Ornaments by DoodleBirdie

Vintage Amber Acorn Dish by sweetie2sweetie

Squirrel Nightlight - Orange by WhimsyHome

Vintage Squirrel and Acorn Salt and Pepper Shakers by leapinglemming