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I’m joining the Feathered Friends Party today. Gina at The Shabby Chic Cottage is the lovely hostess – please stop by her blog to see who’s participating! I took a little trip around the cottage to snap pictures of all things bird-related. Let’s see….how about some real bird nests?

This little nest is one I blogged about – we found it on the backside of our Christmas wreath (I was away – my husband left it up a tad too long.) The egg is from Michael’s.
This tiny little nest was found in one of the hanging plants on our porch – it was abandoned at that point – so I brought it inside and put it under my cloche. I love nests – they are little miracles.

Next to the cloche is my little Bakelite bird napkin ring.


Birds in paintings: the top one is by Christie Repasy, the middle is a Stellar Jay painted on tile that we bought in Flagstaff, the bottom is in a large flower painting hanging in the den.
My vintage birdcage – I love this sweet cage made by Hendryx. Inside is a bird made by my friend Joy…

Finally, I collect McCoy Pottery – I’m totally crazy about it! Several pieces have birds in them, or like the photo above, are birds.





Thanks so much for visiting! I am so looking forward to visiting everyone taking part in the party!

Comments

  2. Wow! Sorry you had such a hard time finding birds at home!! lol
    You have great birds! Thanks for sharing!
    Hugs, Lisa

  5. OH MY GOODNESS Claudia…I LOVE the Repasy! I want one!!! I knew she did roses & they’re sweet but a bit too sweet for me I think. This birdie was made for me. *running to her website*

    I aslo love your Hendrix cage. I have one I bought for a song but it has been painted a garisg gold & it’s awaiting it make-over so I didn’t use it in my post.

  7. Hello Claudia – you have such a sweet birdie collection! I love that you have real bird nests to display. That McCoy pottery is fabulous! I’m going to keep my eye out for some here, I really love it. And that bake light birdie is precious! Thank you for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

  8. Claudia,
    Great bird items.
    Those three singing ceramic birds made me smile.

    blessings,
    Barbara jean

    PS Love that old shoe

  9. hi claudia!

    i keep missing some great parties. keeping boys busy in summer is sure keeping me busy!

    i love all of the sweet birds around your home. the birdcage is awesome — hendrix (sp) rocks! (tee hee)

    xo

  18. Love those McCoy pottery birds! And the vintage birdhouse is precious. How fun to have found some real bird’s nests…
    :-) Sue

  19. Hi Claudia, I really enjoyed your bird items. The McCoy colors are really starting to catch my eye. I’m going to have to look into them. Have you left anything out there for the rest of us? :)
    Dawn

  20. It sure is amazing to see those nests. Lucky you to have found them and in perfect shape too!They are so pretty to look at Claudia.

    I like how your birdcage still holds a bird inside but a faux one! And glittery too! Now one can enjoy having bids inside the home without that much clean up LOL

    Li

  22. Hi Claudia! I love your collection of birdies and their nest. The cloche is darling. The painting is so darling, love Christie Repasy! The bakelite napkin ring is so cute and whimsical. Now your McCoy Pottery collection is outstanding! You have such wonderful and rare pieces!

    Thanks for much for sharing your fabulous collection!

    Tina

  26. Hello, Claudia,
    You have a wonderful collection of birds and nests. I am a retired teacher, but I would always take a nest to school when I was teaching. We would examine the nest to see all the things the little birds used to build their nest. It was always so interesting to find bits of yarn, ribbon, paper, etc. I especially enjoyed that vintage bird cage with little cute bird inside. Hope your week continues to be a good one. Vicki

  30. Hi Claudia…

    Ohhh…you have so many pretties! I loved seeing your “real” bird’s nests…they really are a wonder, aren’t they? They work so hard to build a home for their little families…twig by twig…layer by layer! I guess that’s why our homes are likened by the term nest!

    I really enjoyed seeing some of your McCoy Pottery collection…you have some beautiful pieces! I didn’t realize that there were so many pieces with birds…I’ll have to keep my eyes out for them now! My favorite is the aqua tulip planters or vases with the little yellow bird…soooo sweet! I just love that piece! I really enjoyed seeing some of your art with birds too…lovely!

    Thank you so much for sharing some of your feathered friends with us…I really enjoyed myself!
    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

  32. They are indeed little miracles of nature. I love this pottery you have. I wasn’t familiar with it. Does it feature just birds, or just has lots of birds? I’m going to go over to eBay to check this out! Love your vignettes of birds!
    Brenda

  33. Great post! I love the cloche…

    If you get a chance, stop by my Blog and say hi. I just put up a post from the San Francisco Gift Show where my Pillows were featured.
    Have a great day,
    Aimee

  34. Hi Claudia
    Firstly thanks for popping over and leaving a comment on my blog. I get a real buzz when I have visitors.Come by again, won’t you?I love your little birdies, I especially like the real birds nest, I could just sit for ages and imagine about the life of the little birds that may have lived there.
    Cheers
    Vicki

  39. I am bit of a ‘birdbrain’….and totally missed this party! too bad….
    but I most certainly LOVED seeing your bird items around your house….they are great!

  40. Oh my goodness, Claudia, your collection is so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing… I’ll be back soon to visit again and again and…

    :)
    Zuzu

  42. Sorry to hear about all your rain…the last few days here it has been a little muggy..if that makes you feel anybetter!!!

    Love your post about the birds!! I have many birds in my home also…
    still feel sad that we never got see each other before you left!!

    Miss our little chats!!

    smiles and hugs,
    Joy~

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