Paxton Gate Oddities

If you're shopping list includes finding a gift for someone who has everything, you should probably head on over to Paxton Gate. They have shops in San Francisco and Portland, but their website has plenty to look at as well. They specialize in oddities relating to the natural sciences with a slant toward things you could use to decorate your home. Here are a few of things I found online today.

There is a good selection of realistic taxidermy with a few examples of rogue taxidermy. I love this mouse elf.

Holiday Mouse $300

It's surprising how useful another set of hands can be.

Victoria's Hands $35

 Dioramas are fun for the entire family, and this one is educational!

First Aid Caterpillar Diorama $300

Light up a room with this Steampunk delight.

Diving Bell Bird Lamp $980

Are you trying to keep your holiday budget in check? A jar of animal glass eyes might do the trick. There is a large variety available.

Wolf Glass Eye $11

Lynx Glass Eye $9.75

Finally, who could resist an articulated skeleton of a pigeon? Not me.

Articulated Pigeon Skeleton $96