The Birds. (Part 1 of 2)

With little new at 323 (outside of the old radiators in the front yard,)  I take a temporary departure...


Today is "part one" of my tribute to two of my favorite things with wings:  birds and bees.  No need to remove small children from the room; I assure you this post is rated "G" for general audiences.  The birds and bees I am focusing (or rather fixating) on, are the ones being featured on everything from whimsical wall coverings to fanciful fixtures.  And, while neither are newcomers to the world of interior design (the bee, after all, has been hanging around since Napoleon,)  their incorporation into today's decor seems to be a trend that has really taken flight.

A graphic bird fabric by Thomas Paul covers these fabulously fun slipper chairs:

 (and, it's ok to fall in love...they can be found at Target(!)

Home of Julia from Pawleys Island Posh
Photo Courtesy of House of Turquoise

A peek-worthy storage bench, in a pattern called "Songbird," 

is available in four colors and would make any room sing a happy tune:

Photo Courtesy of Target

Strutting peacocks on a colorful shade would surely brighten any corner:

Plumage Shade by Anthropologie

Dwell Studio's Chinoiserie duvet set brings birds to the boudoir:

Photo Courtesy of Bloom & Bee Swanky

And, a virtual flock of handmade bird items can be found
 on  Etsy, including this 1950s mod pillow...

Birdcage Pillow by Olive

and these charming wall decals by Smiley Walls...

Birds and Birdcages by Smiley Walls

and this "I don't know what it's for, I just like it" bird.

Apple Green Bird by AmyGeerDesign

Today is for the birds.