Signs of Spring!

Our yard was filled with robins yesterday.  Even though it's still cold, I'm taking this as a sign that Spring is right around the corner!

Favorite Things

I still have birds on my mind! I thought I'd show off a few of my collections. I took some pictures recently of furniture that my dad has made over the years. I'm so fortunate - my dad is a retired industrial arts teacher and loves to work in his workshop! All I had to do was show him a picture of what I wanted and he would make it. His skill, workmanship and attention to detail was impecable. It's difficult these days to watch him slow down due to his Parkinsons Disease and several strokes he has had, but I cherish the time I get to spend with him and my mom now.

Below is a little cabinet he built to store my cookbooks. He later added a shelf so I could display some of my mom's teacups and a few of my birds.

Before I was married, my dad built this corner hutch for my condo. When my husband and I were searching for our first home, one of my requirements was that it had to have a place to put this hutch. I was thrilled to find a home that had the perfect corner in the great room!

The top of the hutch is perfect for one of my collections!

ETSY Feature ~ Birds!

I know it's spring when I start hearing more birds chirping and singing.  Plus we've had lots of robins bouncing around the yard looking for worms.  I was browsing around etsy and found a couple sellers with really cute bird-themed items.

I came across these super cute leather accessories from Studio Cat B.  Cheryl is the designer and artist behind these bags - I had a hard time picking just a couple to show you.  You'll find wristlets, ipod cases, wallets and more in this fun shop!

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and I found this really sweet Mother's Day card from Kristen Lee Cards.  Kristen makes such pretty cards for all occasions.  I love giving hand-made cards, especially pretty ones like these!

Many thanks to Cheryl and Kristen!

♥  Kathy