For The Birds
>It's funny how one "new" item can serve as inspiration for a whole makeover. My garbage gift screen got a good cleaning and sanding to reveal some of the old paint layers. Then it was placed in the center of the mantle, serving as a unique backdrop.
I pulled out all of my collected birdcages and gave them a fresh coat of white spray paint to unify them.
I also spruced up some old candle pillars with a yellow so bright it screams sunshine.
These little birds were thrift finds years ago. Originally they hung from a ribbon. I cut apart a wire hanger and drilled a few holes in the birds and some scrap wood, to make long legged fowl.
Of course every bird needs a nest or two. 
This one is my favorite. It's the real deal. 
Several years ago I found it in my driveway after a mighty wind.
There used to be horses near our home and
this little nest has horsetail hair woven in for nesting comfort.
What a creative bird!
This one is my favorite. It's the real deal. 
Several years ago I found it in my driveway after a mighty wind.There used to be horses near our home and
this little nest has horsetail hair woven in for nesting comfort.
What a creative bird!
I added a few green books for color and interest.
The mantle looks fresh, fun and
for the birds!
for the birds!
