I'm less of a "front door seasonal wreath" person and more of a "brass griffin plaque" kinda girl.
Pretty, right? Pretty menacing. Griffins are protectors (or so says Wikipedia), thus this pair is perfect posted by the front door. Think they'll keep the hooligans away?
I found the brass plaque nearly three years ago at an antique mall for $8, and despite good intentions, it has taken me this long to hang it up.
I attached it to a wooden circle plaque from Jo-Ann that I painted black, and mounted it to the brick using a single screw hidden underneath the shield! It really shouldn't have taken so long. Down with procrastination!
It fits right in with the brass hardware on the door and doorbell plate on our Tudor-style cottage, don't cha think?
