The Best Hedgehog Roundup Ever

  • by mswen
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  • August 20, 2009
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Hedgehogs are the new owls, which were the new deer, which were the new birds. Basically what I'm trying to say here is that in the world of cuteness and design and trends and mass adorable-ness, hedgehogs are the new black.

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Sure, you’ve never seen a hedgehog wearing clothes. But if this print is any indication, these little guys like to dress up a bit for a big night out or an important meeting, just like we do.

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Get the conversation started when you hand out these letterpressed coasters to your guests for their drinks and watch the debate ensue when the friend you thought was so smart maintains that they’re printed with mice.

NEWSFLASH: Orphaned hedgehogs adopt strange mother!

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In-credible!

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Embrace the hedgehog as your signature symbol by using this little rubber stamp to add flair to envelopes, cards, and the checks you write out to pay your electric bill.

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Since idle hands are apparently the devil’s workshop, keep busy by making these origami hedgehogs and amaze your friends and family with your intricate folding skillz.

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…that this hedgehog shouldn’t be consuming this milk, because although they love it, they’re lactose-intolerant and it’ll make them sick?

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Wear this simple and modern necklace and you’ll be keep busy all day answering questions about why you have a hedgehog around your neck.

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These felted hedgehog balls are so flippin’ cute, you’ll want a whole batch of them to…you know, look at.

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…that what appear to be sharp spikes on the backs of hedgehogs are actually stiff and hollow pieces of hair? That aren’t sharp or poisonous at all?

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Who knew that the tiny hedgehog shape is also an ideal size for chocolates? Give a box as a fun gift, or buy them for yourself to snack on.

NEWSFLASH: Blonde hedgehog is a rare find!

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UN-BE-lieveable!

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Get your favorite kid obsessed with hedgehogs, too, by gifting her with these super sweet ponytail holders. No little girl in your life? Buy them anyway, and secretly wear them when you’re vaccumming.

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Even the most swanky and snobby among us might want to shout their hedgehog love from the rooftops. And with this incredible ring from Boucheron, they can do it prettily and expensively.

 

NEWSFLASH: Abandoned baby hedgehogs nursed back to heath with tiny casts!

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So heroic!

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On what better paper to write a little love note or that long-overdue “I’m sorry” letter than this sweet stationery?

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Even if you don’t sew, who can resist these little hedgehog buttons? String a thin ribbon through one and tie it to a gift; hot-glue them to stuff; or use them as poker chips. Anything! They’re that cute.

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…that hedgehogs enjoy swimming? And that they look so darn adorable doing it?

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Discreetly sneaking a peek at yourself is easy with this pocket mirror. And while you’re checking your teeth for spinach, your table mates will be distracted by squealing at the image on the other side.

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Taken apart, this hedgehog puzzle is ultra-simple to put back together. And when it is, it looks just as cool sitting on display.

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Put that bristly hair to good use with this hedgehog doormat and wipe your feet clean before you step inside your home.

NEWSFLASH: Hedgehogs can determine your child's height!

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A-mazing!

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Hedgehogs even come in leather keychain form! Which makes grabbing the wrong set of keys from the wall of key hooks at the gym next to impossible.

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Resurrect your sticker collection with these awesome hedgehog stickers.

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…that all hedgehogs are primarily nocturnal, and sleep for a good portion of the day?

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The true hedgehog lovers among us will want to sport this rad car hood ornament to prove that — hey — they’re committed to the cause.

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Discussions

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I’ve always wanted a Hedgehog….my parents thought they were weird. But hey, I’m an adult now, I can probably go out and get one?

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who knew hedgehogs (and hedgehog likenesses!) could be so cute! I’m in love with the little felted guys (and the pocket mirror!)

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oh my gosh! i never realized that hedgehogs are pretty much my favorite animal EVER. they are impossibly cute