I have wanted a deer head for my wall for 15 years. A big buck with a beautiful rack. My hubby has a cross-bow. Guess how many times he has gone hunting in the 15 years we have been married? 0 – a big fat 0. Every year I ask him if he’s going to get me my deer head for my wall. Every year it doesn’t happen. Last year I decided I not only wanted a deer head, but it might as well be an albino deer too – so it would be all white. Might as well ask for the moon if you’re gonna ask 
Earlier this summer a friend posted on Facebook about an unfortunate incident she had been involved in. A local shop had a faux deer head with antlers – she picked it up from the chair it was resting on, not knowing the antlers were not attached, but instead would come out of the head. They tumbled out and one of them broke – in several places. She felt terrible and though the shop owner insisted she not pay for it, my friend was still feeling bad and asked all her Facebook friends what she should do. I suggested she go back and offer the lady cost for the deer head. Then she could glue it back together and have herself a fun wall ornament. I even jumped in with an offer to go do it myself ’cause I thought it sounded like a cool decor piece to own myself
My friend did go back, paid the shop owner cost for the deer head, and hauled it home. Where it sat in the bag for several weeks.
I eventually got a text from my friend asking me if I was still interested in purchasing the deer head. I told her to bring it over – I’d take a look. Upon seeing it I whipped out my checkbook and promptly paid her! I didn’t want her to change her mind!!
The right antler looked like this.
But don’t you see the potential?? Even with a broken antler he’s a beauty! AND he’s WHITE!!!
Seven pieces. A tube of epoxy. Help from my hubby.
We figured out how it all went back together and started gluing. When using epoxy you have to work quickly and it’s pretty much a one use substance. Once the stuff in those 2 separate tubes mixes it immediately starts to harden. If you put the tube down for about 3 seconds you will no longer be able to get anything out of it.
We put it back together in stages. One night we did this…
…and this.
The next night we finished it up. Less than a week after I got him he was once again proudly displaying a full rack! The fact that there are some fine lines in several places on one side of the rack just adds some character.
He enjoys his place of honor on my living room wall, surrounded by vintage loveliness. He is looking forward to the Christmas decor that will most assuredly adorn him in just a couple more months. Today I did see him eyeing the dining room. I think he spotted a wall that needs a little something different for fall and winter. You can see the cake poster here that has been on the dining room wall all summer. I’m debating whether to move him or not. And I still want the real deer head but this one makes me think about it less 
Are you a fan of deer heads on the wall? Or would you prefer they find a home somewhere besides yours?!
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Don’t think I’ve ever desired a deer head for my walls. Yours looks great though. And my husband did hunt the first few years we were married. He even has a couple of racks-no heads-just the racks. He recently got them out of our old house and my son claimed them for his bedroom walls.
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Racks are cool too! Pull those things out and make a fun tablescape for fall – I’m SURE your hubby would be SO impressed!! He’d probably tell you to quit talking to your sister!
A deer head is something I’ve never even thought of wanting, but,as usual, you’ve made it look very good in your house. Good job with the epoxy!
Very nice!
Thank you Bobi!
I don’t much care for real deer heads. I think they are sort of spooky…but yours I love. Who wouldn’t love a white deer head surrounded by vintage frames? Perfectly displayed. Enjoy!
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Thanks Ann! I think your opinion on real deer heads is shared by many!!! But I have this vision – I think you would be pleasantly surprised!!!
I would NOT want a deer head on my wall but your all white one isn’t too shabby! And if you hadn’t pointed out the broken antler (although now I do remember the story of J and her “accident”) I wouldn’t have noticed it at all!
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It really doesn’t show up much at all! I’m happy with it!
oh, ack! i mean, he looks beautiful the way you have him displayed and everything – but he’s NOT real right?? uuugh. i really don’t like heads on the walls. . . I am ABSOLUTELY DROOLING over that big rectangular frame (and the oval one, too!). I love everything else in the photo too. Still coveting that little alphabet card. . . talk to you soon!
breida
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brilliance! I love it all…the story, the deer and the display!
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Thanks Melissa! It is a fun story
Well I never! Never thought I’d like a deer head on a living room wall! That is gorgeous! I love the way you added the frames it makes a lovely vignette. Won’t you come by and share at Totally Transformed Tuesday? We’d love to have you.
Peggy
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Call me a liberal, but I prefer a deer’s head on its body. However, faux is fine.
White and beautiful. I think your faux deer head looks quite lovely.
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Thank you Amy! Your sweet comments always make me smile
He looks great Jill. Love your vignette.
Perhaps I could invite you to my home and you could help me finally get some things on the walls?;)
I would love to help you out Kellie – are within driving distance??!!
I “think” I might be about an hour from you.
Hmmm – that is doable! Do I know you in real life? I keep wondering that but can’t decide!!!
No, we have never met in real life. I did contact you through your etsy store a few weeks ago.
I simply cannot imagine our deer head on the living room wall, although dearhubby has always wanted it out here. Would love to see what you’d do decoratively with a real one. The white one is perfect! My grandfather had a hand-carved one in walnut that (I think…) his father carved and I always wanted it. It was very detailed with even the fur carved in. It was life-sized, but I have no idea where it ended up….
A very fine specimen and with your typewriter and the frames and all it’s so cool! I can’t imagine wanting a real one after having one like that. You did a great job seeing the potential in the broken pieces. Bravo!
Liz
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Thanks Liz! I’m liking him pretty well! Might not even ask hubby if he’s going hunting this fall!
I’m digging it! Love the frame around it.
Thanks Kay Ann! The frames were already there – he fit in so nicely!
Jill,
What a fabulous deer head on your wall! I love it!
And doesn’t that epoxy have a seriously “I think I may just pass out” smell to it …
Fabulous fix, character and all!
Linda
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Thank you Linda! Epoxy isn’t my favorite thing to use that’s for sure! It definitely has a mind (and smell) of its own!
EEEeeeeeek! I LOVE HIM!!! I KNEW I would be so envious when I saw it up on your wall! Eldon says He LOVES him just where he’s at, haha. He wasn’t sold on my vision, but I’m SO glad someone has him who IS
It looks awesome just like I knew it would! I have to say, I still can’t go in that store without being scared to death that I’m going to break something, lol 
Anyway, you did an awesome job with it. I seriously, seriously love it.
Your deer head looks great! I hope you one day get the “real deal” because I am so curious of your vision!!
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Thank you Toni! I have a crown I would try out on my real deer. And some other ideas! It would be fun I think and I think most of the skeptics would be pleasantly surprised!
Um… I’m speachless, a white deer head? Not sure what to say, other than I’m really glad you got one that you want
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Jill!! I’m sooooo GLAD you took him!! He’s absolutely WONDERFUL!!! So glad you got to fix his antler!!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
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Thanks Christine – he is pretty great isn’t he! I’m so happy it worked out that he is on MY wall!
Love this Jill! Great job with the repair! I’m a huge fan of faux dear heads!
Thank you Kara! It does seem like something you would use in a decor project! I’ve seen some since I got mine that were gold – that makes me think of you too! Thanks so much for coming by and commenting! I love your blog and it makes my day when you have time to come by mine!
What a misfortunate event that turned out to benefit you! It’s a great piece, and looks wonderful where you put it!
PS. I also love that chalk board paint
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I love him!! He looks perfect how you have him displayed…I love your whole vignette! I have antlers everywhere, but wouldn’t have thought the whole head could look that cute
Susan
I love them. I’m like you, I never mind a few character-building dents and dings, as long as the price is right!
Thank you Jennifer! I agree, character on decor pieces is great!
Looks great, have been loving the faux mounted animal look lately! Hopping over from Happy Hour at Craftberry Bush.
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Thank you Kelly! It’s been a fun addition to my living room
Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment! God bless your weekend.
I love your deer and he’s all the more wonderful since he was a rescue deer, looks great!
Dannyelle
Jill, this is just soooooo beautiful…I love the way you have displayed it inside the frame and of course the vignette is gorgeous as usual…It’s so nice of you to join us again..thank you…I know I say this every week but …thank you for inspiring xox
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I find myself here again just swooning over your projects. I too, have ALWAYS wanted a white deer head on my wall! I painted a silhouette of one this year, but it just isn’t the same. I love how you took the plunge and put this little deer back together because you rocked it. It looks flawless and worth the elbow grease. It is stunning, the whole display is perfect. Thank you so much for sharing!
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Thanks Taryn! You are so sweet! I finally followed you this week – not sure how I managed to miss that the first few weeks but now I will get all your posts in my inbox!
This is just so so adorable! I love how you used two frames instead of one. It has so much more dimension and interest! This is so lovely, I will definitely be replicating this for one of my projects! Thanks for the inspiration Jill!
Thank you Sarah! Glad you liked it – I want to see your project using this as inspiration!
Here for the first time! All the vintage loveliness on your wall makes me want to look around and stay a while!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you Bethany! So happy you took the time to comment – it’s always fun to see who stops by!
Jill,
This is fabulous!! Great recovery and rescue operation. Well worth the trouble! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Thank you Sherry! Thanks for always coming over and commenting on my link ups! I know that takes a ton of time and just want you to know I notice and I appreciate it a lot!
Wow, this looks great. I have a set of racks on my wall…I have a son that is an avid deer hunter but won’t even give me a set of antlers. So I bought mine at a local antique store. You did a great job at saving this piece and the way you put it together looks fantastic.
Thank you Terry! That is so not fair that your son won’t share! LOL!! If my hubby ever gets out there and hunts again I will be fighting my middle daughter for the hide, rack/head mount! She is determined she will have a deer hide someday!
Hi, I absolutely LOVE your deer head! A few months ago, I went on Etsy, and found a extremely similar one, that has the antler’s detached as well (that’s how they ship it) and have been eyeing it since…in white as well…for my master bedroom. I asked hubby how he would feel about it, well, he said it would freak him out, but now, seeing it on your wall, I just may pull the trigger.
Thanks Kristel – I love him too! It was so fun to have him this year and deck him out for the holidays! I think you should get one – your hubby will end up loving it!