Guest Picks: The Night Sky
20 ways to stargaze without setting foot outside the house
When I was young, I always wanted to cover my ceiling with glow-in-the-dark stars. I thought they would be perfect to count on sleepless nights. While I grew out of that style, I never lost my love for the night sky. Stargazing is particularly beautiful in the crisp winter air. This collection contains little ideas to pull the night sky into the home in some classy, and some fun, ways. — Brandi from Not Your Average Ordinary
Hubble Crab Nebula
NASA's Hubble telescope has been capturing some incredible images from outer space. Many of the stunning prints are available as posters. They would easily add drama to any bare wall.
All Star Wallpaper by Barneby Gates
Barneby Gates has a magic touch when it comes to wallpaper, and this star version is no exception. The metallic ink and texture make the stars look very classy.
Halley's Comet Path by Dorana Design
For those who can remember seeing Halley's Comet as a youngster, this art piece mapping its path is a perfect way to commemorate one of the events of childhood.
Star Cachepot
The little star on this pot is subtle, but it's still a lovely reminder that everything we know is made of stardust.
Vintage Constellations Print "Le Ciel" by Miss Quite Contrary
Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences, and this vintage print of constellations is a great reminder that past generations have been mapping the skies for centuries.
Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere Wall Hanging by Little Bright Studio
This constellation embroidery would look beautiful on any bookshelf or wall, particularly if it were surrounded by other instances of nature's beauty.
Rustic Star Garland in Brass
This sweet little star garland would be perfect indoors or out. It would also be beautiful during the holidays wrapped around a tree.
Stars by Seb Lester
I immediately fell in love with this print when I first saw it. Then I took a closer look and discovered that the lines and letters themselves are made up of very tiny stars.
Modern Scatter Cushions
This throw pillow adds a nice touch of the night sky to any room. It would look particularly charming on a white or silver sofa.
Old World Astrolabe
Armillary spheres were once used by scientists to help locate and predict the positions of the sun, moon and planets. While modern computers are much easier to use, this tool still has an Old World charm that helps make a home feel more like a museum.
Constellation Lampshade by ECLU
This fun, whimsical lamp shade is created from small pieces of an old constellation map. It would work perfectly in a young teen's room or any family area.
Vintage Celestial Globe by Ruff by Margo
Although this vintage globe of the constellations does not light up like most modern ones, it would be a great, unique conversation piece in any room.
Sun Moon Stars Vinyl Wall Art Decal Sticker by Decal Farm
Wall decals make adding some starlight and moving the stars into different patterns much easier than the old glow-in-the-dark stars ever allowed.
Shoot For the Stars by Hayley & Lucas
The futuristic font set against the classic starry sky in this poster make a perfect combination. The sentiment would look lovely framed and set on a desk or on the wall as a constant reminder to dream big.
Constellation Sheeting
These constellation sheets might have been intended for a child's room, but they would be fantastically whimsical in any adult's bedroom too, especially if hidden during the day by a bright quilt or duvet.
Constellation Duvet Cover
From afar, this duvet cover looks like a simple black cover with a white pattern. But closer inspection reveals a multitude of constellations to learn and trace at night before falling asleep.
Stark Star Rug
This star-patterned rug has a slight nautical feel to it, which is not surprising given how heavily ancient seafarers relied on the stars to direct their travels.
Jared Star Shade & Mason Base
This star lamp shade and simple base would be wonderful on any nightstand, especially in a child's room.
Retro Atomic Star Glow Plate by Zuza Shop
Stars were extremely popular during the '50s and '60s for dinnerware, and the retro look of this star burst plate would work for any special occasion.
Homer Laughlin 1950s Modern Star Vintage China Bowls by Pazinktum
This collection of six vintage bowls would be a wonderfully simple way to incorporate some star bursts into your everyday decor.
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