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Any my bird obsession continues...

Nana5 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:04:08 GMT

This Spring I've been decorating with birds and bird related items (nests, eggs, etc). Yesterday I ordered the set of 4 Song Birds on Pedestals from PC (same place we ordered the black and white bunnies). They arrived today (less than 24 hours after placing the order) and I love them. They are painted nicely with great detail, they are weighty (resin) and a nice height--4-6 inches tall. And they were on sale.

Would you like a pic?

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SHOPR — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:07:12 GMT

Yes! Of course! By the way, Nana, I went back to Big Lots and bought the other ceramic bird (looking down) yesterday. Just had to have a companion for the first one!

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Nana5 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:17:34 GMT

Here is the pic. I think you can find the new birds among all the other "bird" stuff. Note the many Q items in this vignette. The hyacinths under the glass bell jar, VPH bevelled mirror, VPH eggs on the right side and a snippet of a VPH swag with the bird nest and eggs. I've been finding that her swags are much more versatile if I cut them into smaller lengths to use with my decor instead of leaving them the longer length.

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Nana5 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:19:22 GMT

On 6/12/2014 SHOPR said:
Yes! Of course! By the way, Nana, I went back to Big Lots and bought the other ceramic bird (looking down) yesterday. Just had to have a companion for the first one!

I'm happy your bird has a friend. I couldn't find the looking-down bird at my Big Lots so my bird is lonely. Well, not really. There are many other birds in the display just not his mate.

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PalmTree11 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:23:13 GMT

I love birds! I have to force myself not to buy bird themed things. Michael's always has cute stuff on major sale.

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Nana5 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:31:45 GMT

On 6/12/2014 PalmTree11 said:
I love birds! I have to force myself not to buy bird themed things. Michael's always has cute stuff on major sale.

I'm so hoping my bird obsession is not a one-season thing because I bought so many bird items that I should be using them for years to come!

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SHOPR — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:06:59 GMT

It looks great, Nana. I like the look of adding height (built-on pedestals in this case) to certain things instead of everything being the same height. Thanks for the pic.

FYI- I was just over on the PC website, and noticed that their search feature is limited.

For example, search "bird" and you will get certain bird related items, but search "birds" and you will get other items. Same goes for "rabbit" vs. "rabbits" or "bunny" vs. "bunnies".

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Nana5 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:08:50 GMT

On 6/12/2014 SHOPR said:
It looks great, Nana. I like the look of adding height (built-on pedestals in this case) to certain things instead of everything being the same height. Thanks for the pic.

FYI- I was just over on the PC website, and noticed that their search feature is limited.

For example, search "bird" and you will get certain bird related items, but search "birds" and you will get other items. Same goes for "rabbit" vs. "rabbits" or "bunny" vs. "bunnies".

Interesting. I'll remember this info.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:12:54 GMT

Wait until your friends and relatives catch onto your new obsession. You'll be getting birds as gifts on every occasion.

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Marsha2003 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:13:18 GMT

For some reason, songbird-themed items really appeal to me. I never decorated with geese, ducks or roosters, but I haven't been able to resist some of the items featuring sweet wrens, cardinals and chickadees.

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Daffy Duck — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:20:25 GMT

Nana5 Really like your idea of cutting swags in shorter lengths and using them in smaller displays.

Daffy

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Nana5 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:54:12 GMT

On 6/12/2014 kachina624 said: Wait until your friends and relatives catch onto your new obsession. You'll be getting birds as gifts on every occasion.

On no, kachina. I've heard that 's how "collections" begin. Don't really want that to happen.

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PalmTree11 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 22:37:00 GMT

On 6/12/2014 Nana5 said:
On 6/12/2014 kachina624 said: Wait until your friends and relatives catch onto your new obsession. You'll be getting birds as gifts on every occasion.

On no, kachina. I've heard that 's how "collections" begin. Don't really want that to happen.

That is exactly what I was thinking, I have very few decorative items in my home because it's a 1 bedroom apartment. I am very specific with my birds: white cermic (or whatever material). I actually only have one ceramic bird. I do have two bird pictures. My love of bird things started like this: On the one year anniversary of my dad's passing my sister and I got bird tattoos on our feet. I have a tiny bird necklace I wear every day. I wouldn't mind adding some more birds, but I would like to get them on important events or significant dates. Maybe I will get myself one Sunday for Father's Day.

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Julie928 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:06:45 GMT

Those are beautiful ~ I'd like to order a set for myself! But I have to (embarrassingly) admit I don't know what PC stands for. I know you probably can't post the name here, but could I have a hint (please)? Thanks!

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country gal — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:46:50 GMT

If I remember right it was Piper Classics dot com. I didn't order from them, but I remember the conversations about the bunnies. Hope this is right.

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violann — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:14:11 GMT

Nana This is the BEST!!!!!

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Nana5 — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 02:18:01 GMT

On 6/12/2014 Julie928 said:
Those are beautiful ~ I'd like to order a set for myself! But I have to (embarrassingly) admit I don't know what PC stands for. I know you probably can't post the name here, but could I have a hint (please)? Thanks!

Yes, it's the Piper classics website. Sometimes posts get removed if we name other sites. The birds are called Song Birds on Pedestals.

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Julie928 — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 04:28:24 GMT

Thank you, country gal & Nana5! I'm on my way to check them out!

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Big Sister — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 04:42:57 GMT

I love your setup, just right, not too much, very pretty.

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GCR18 — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 22:38:56 GMT

The different heights complete the look. I like birds, but I don't think I have any.