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Whether or not youre leaping for it, frogs are having a moment and it is our sacred duty to oblige. From Susan Alexandrasfrog-themed Passover collection to the Collina Strada x Redouxfrog candle and these $510frog shoes from JW Anderson and Wellipets, the frog motif is the new frontier in home decor. (Theres even a song on the new 100 gecs album calledFrog on the Floor in case youve been seeking a replacement for all thoseCrazy Frog bangers that defined the aughts.) To me thistrend feels like a natural progression from cottagecore as people feel inspired to further explore their most feral forest fantasies.

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Did you know that theres a frog decor tag onWayfair? The hashtag for #frogcore has accumulated 90.3 million views onTikTok while Instagram has 137,000 posts and counting. As one of the tentpoles ofgoblincore, the frog is a mythical creature with origins that can be traced back toancient folklore and fairy tales. According toSave the Frogs, a nonprofit organization dedicated to amphibian conservation,early Aztec civilizations viewed the toad as the earth mother goddess, who governed the cycle of death and rebirth.Based on what I could dissect from the Internet, these amphibians embody wealth, abundance, and loss preventionseeing as to how we find ourselves in the midst of arecession, we could certainly benefit from more of that energy in our lives. Hillary Taymour, founder of Collina Strada, also notes that frogs symbolize wisdom, intuition, humble power, and potential in many cultures.

This Russian frog sculpture that doubles as a box was part of the late Truman Capotes zoo of miniature animal sculptures on view inside his New York City apartment.

As someone who has always had a soft spot forfrogs (Frog and Toad, Kermit, and Pepe before he was tragically seized by the alt-right), Im delighted to see thefrogcore aesthetic unfold. Its no secret thatIve kissed my fair share of toads in this lifetime, but you might be surprised to learn that I went through a frog phase during my childhood. I even had a pet tree frog named Tiny, a birthday gift I got when I was in the fifth grade. (Im still devastated by the unsolved case of his disappearance which occurred while I was at themall with my friends. All signs point to my dadonly he knows what happened on that fateful day and he refuses to fess up.) While the moment was fleeting, the exhilarating feeling has never been forgottenthis pivotal scene from the Royal BalletsTales of Beatrix Potter really captures the vibe. (Other fond memories include dining at the shuttered restaurant chain Rib-It which feels like afever dream.)

Im now convinced that my frog fascination was partially reawakened when Instagram started targeting me with memes from @frogwitch throughout the pandemic, and once you open that box, its a slippery slope! Is reverse gatekeeping a thing? Because I would happily force my passion and love for frogs and toads onto everyone if given the chance, saysMandee Klahn, the artist behind the popular silly frog art account. The Indiana native recalls how herotherworldly connection with the cute critters began during childhood when she would catch and release frogs in the retention ditch that separated her backyard from a cornfield.

A frog meme that reads Please do not ask what I am doing, I am still not sure if I even exist.

A toad meme that reads No email has ever found me well.

I dont think anyone from the Midwest can deny that the sound of amphibians croaking was the unofficial sound of summer break, Mandee writes in an email. I dont want to speak for all people, but I think a lot of humansincluding myselfare currently craving the carefree feelings of childhood. Frogs and toads are just part of that.

Hillary has been using flora and fauna as the base for all of the Collina Strada collections since launching her label in 2008, so the inclusion of frogs was welcome with their diversity of colors, sizes, and patterns. (At the moment, her personal favorite is the lipstick false dart frog.) I used to catch tadpoles in creeks around my house when I was little so I guess I was always into frogs, the designer recalls in an email. Im happy for frogs, they deserve the spotlight! I love involving fun, pet-like elements into my wardrobes. Why not carry afrog bag?

A campaign image for the Redoux x Collina Strada frog candle collaboration.

The pink baby frog candle is infused with Redouxs cult favorite 529 scent.

Despite having a long history of spreading good fortune, there is also a dark side to frogs and toads that needs to be addressed. Europeans, Egyptians, and Jews associated them with plagues, droughts, and pure evil. This narrative was the inspiration forSusan Alexandras latest collection which features frog decor in the form of candlesticks, ramekins, wine glasses, napkin rings, and seder plates. Im partial to all pond critters, but frogs to me are extra adorable, she writes in an email. Ive been leaning into the frog motif in my designs partially due to what they represent from a fairy tale perspective (frog prince!) and also because of what they stand for in terms of Passover.

Playing on the plague of frogs theme that is affiliated with the holiday, the designer was dazzled by the idea of something as serious and sacred as a seder plate featuring the joyful frog ramekins and matching frog wine glasses. In the press release, Susan also mentioned that its healing to be able to shift the narrative around the past and find humor in darkness.

Back in 1969, visitors were greeted by a ceramic frog at the front foyer of photographer Max Eckerts house.

Of the many things thatJacqueline Kennedy Onassis is idolized for, her obsession withJean Rogers cartoonish frog planters remains high up on my list, along with thelettucewareand her stamp of approval is top-tier! One of my favorite finds within this niche category is thisGoodnight Frog puzzle by the artistMaybelle Equay. We cant glaze over the fact that frog art has insane range, Mandee argues. It can be extremely kitschy to everything in between to serious. There is truly something that appeals to everyone. Range like the little old lady that is collecting frogs made of seashells that she gets from various beach town gift shops to the person that is hanging professional macro photography of frogs from the rainforest in their new condo to the person with the MILF: Man I Love Frogs bumper sticker on their Honda Accord.

All I know is that once you embrace the weird, whimsical world of the frog, something inside you starts glowing. Perhaps the pathtoward finding inner peace is a process of curating the pond within? Even though we cycle through creature trends, like the very chic shrimp kitsch of 2022, Susan firmly believes that2023 is the year of the frog. I think there are groups of us who like to have fun with splashing semi absurdist themes all over clothes and accessories, and I happen to be one of them.

Small Antique Fiddling Frog Advertising Lithograph Print

Harlequin Wood Frog Wallpaper Roll

Wallpaper Republic Amazonian Frogs Wallpaper

Scalamandre Calabassas Frog Island Cloth Fabric

Urban Outfitters Cowboy Frog Bath Mat

Collina Strada x Redoux Small Pink Frog Candle

Susan Alexandra Frog Glasses

Mackenzie Childs Frog Salt & Pepper Set

Chairish Limoges Rochard Porcelain Frog Trinket Box

Vintage Italian Art Pottery Frog Candlestick

Bordallo Pinheiro Green Frogs Embossed Serving Salad Bowl

Frog Serving Platter & Utensils

Frog on Lily Pad Decoupage Glass Plate

Vintage Frog Ceramic Tea Set

Vintage Carousel Frog

Mackenzie Childs Fergal the Frog Butler

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