Vintage Bird Figurines

I was inspired to attend a few parties today
after a long weekend,

So I thought I'd share a few of my vintage birdie figurines.

These two little vases made in Czechoslovakia,

 are in my dining room,

keeping all the lambs company.

Eeeeck. Look at those darling parakeet cheeks!

And 3-D plates in a bathroom grouping

I think these are supposed to be goldfinches.

Of which we have tons of here in SW Missouri.

They love thistle in a feeder and can eat you out of house and home!

These little fellas are being adopted

by Erin and Keith for their anniversary.

They are vintage Stangle Pottery,

and I bought them from an elderly neighbor.

They had belonged to her mother and are from the 40's.

On ebay they carry a high price tag...

But E and K have an eclectic decor with

vintage parrot prints above their mantle.

I thought these guys would be right at home.

And I almost forgot this little Lefton beauty;

A flycatcher, with  gorgeous coloring,

in pristine condition.

Vintage Summer Monday's

is a new weekly party that Alabaster Rose Designs is hosting.

This is only the second Monday and I wanted to join in the fun.

So run by and say Hello

To Melinda at Alabaster Rose Designs.

 

And say Hi to Marty of A Stroll Thru Life over at

Table Top Tuesday

Hope you had a Happy Memorial Day ,

Sending prayers for all of those "in service" to our Country.

love,

Debra

Re-do, almost done...

Nothing like a deadline to flat out make you move, to get something accomplished. Our St. Louis kids came in yesterday evening at 6:00 and it was literally 5:59 that I finished vacuuming my new light and bright dining room. Bigger project than I like to admit. I cleaned and rearranged and that was as much work as the paint and papering. But I'm happy with the results.

When we moved here 7 years ago we bought new dining room furniture. It's no secret this was not my choice. I don't like all the scrolly fancy schmancy big dark wood. My husband did and he chose it. I prefer a more frenchy style, and if I had my way and unlimited budget we'd have something else. But...I let him have the final say. Now after seven years as our tastes have changed, he likes the white distressed look himself. Anyway... I knew I needed a lighter look and feel to the room, so if furniture won't change at least the walls could.

So the lighter paint and wallpaper has gone a long way to making me happier. If you remember I had a sage-green paint and paper up, pretty but too dark for my taste now.

                 

         

                             

        

Oh, and after 2 loads on the delicate cycle (thank you Lezlee) and some paring down, my china cabinet is back together; sticking with my white china and just a few odds and ends.

                

And I traded out my antique Belgian tapestry table runner for a new favorite antique linen one.

 

I will change out the chair covers for a linen look, when I find the right material, and find some white or brown transferware plates for my plateholders under the sconces, but at least for now I don't feel like it is a cave.

I can't say enough for Benjamin Moore paint. It is expensive, but never a drip or run on the roller, doesn't splatter and the coverage is really great. And thanks to Heather and Denise from Bella Dreams, who gave me a hint on "Shieldz" tinted wallpaper primer. That way I just wallpapered over the existing paper and saved me tons of time and mess.

                                                  

                                  

Didn't want you to think I had lost it, and that I would have to spend my weekend in the fetal position. OK, I'm off to start enjoying the holiday weekend. Hope yours is a great one! Be safe.

love ya,

Debra

p.s. Now that life is back to "semi-normal" I hope to catch up with you all. Please don't think I'm a bad friend if I haven't made it by lately. You all really brighten my day and I love and read each comment as you can tell from this last post. You guys are a real joy to me, so please know that I care about each of you.

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