Part of my  job is keeping track of the goings-on in the various natural history stores around the US and the world, and it is always very exciting for me when a new such place comes to my attention. The Gold Bug in Pasadena, California has a beautifully appointed website full of art, jewelry, and home decor for those not in the area. The feel of the place is hip and upper-end (or maybe I’m just used to navigating through the cobwebs at The Bone Room), – more like a boutique than a naturalist’s study. Which probably explains why $600 for a lamp in the shape of a dead bird doesn’t sound completely insane.

One of a Kind Sterling Silver Pincushion Ring, $500

Johnnyhead Tea-light Holders, $25 each

Limited Edition Silvered Bird Lamp, $600

Pair of Cast Pewter Dove Feet, $28

Tags: Natural History Store, The Gold Bug

This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 at 7:57 PM and is filed under decor, find it!. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.

1. Emily Says:
   May 28th, 2009 at 12:10 AM

   Wow, that bird lamp is amazing….$600 is a lot….but totally worth it I think!

   Beautiful website too – thanks for the link

   Emily x

2. Lady Lavona Says:
   May 28th, 2009 at 5:16 AM

   I love Gold Bug…so many treasures!!!

3. Sharie Says:
   May 28th, 2009 at 10:13 AM

   Wow…I wish I still lived in Pasadena now.

4. Samantha Says:
   May 28th, 2009 at 10:14 AM

   I actually gave Nixon shit for not telling me about this sooner.

5. photographer leia Says:
   May 28th, 2009 at 9:38 PM

   I like the pincushion a lot … but not to the tune of $500.00. That’s more than I pay for a month’s rent!

6. EleonoreXI Says:
   June 7th, 2009 at 10:45 AM

   this ring is gorgeous….

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