Flower Bird Cage

Have you ever made a purchase at a flea market or antique store and regretted it almost immediately? A few months ago I bought a bird cage and was so upset with myself because I didn't need it, didn't really want it and paid too much for it! I had one of those "Duh!" moments as soon as I put it in my car. I put it away and tried not to think about it.

Then...

I was lucky enough to find Joanne at Cottage in the Making's blog. On one of her posts, she had actually planted flowers in an old bird cage. What a great idea!! I asked her if she didn't mind if I "borrowed" her idea and she very graciously agreed. This is my version, but you really need to see hers. It's beautiful!


I started with my over-priced bird cage and bought some little flowers on sale. I lined the bottom of the cage with a piece of plastic from the bag that the dirt came in. Then I added the little flowers and a little cement bird.

I had the door open so you could see my bird better, but real birds got trapped inside. I felt so bad for them when they panicked and desperately tried to get out of the cage as I approached. I managed to get them out unharmed. Now I keep the little door closed and everyone stays happy.

It's been very hard lately to be motivated to be on the computer. I've been selling on eBay for five or six years and I think I'm a little burned out. I still have lots of stuff to sell, but I just can't seem to get to it. The problem is that I was on the computer for so many hours a day, that now I barely even read my emails and have neglected my blog and all of you. I'll try to do better...

Hugs,

Patricia :o)

Free Drawing ~ Shabby Pink Flowers Runner Give-a-way

To enter for your chance to win this pretty table runner, just visit my Ebay store and look for a listing with a picture of an Angel and Roses and tell me what the picture says on it. I'll give you two hints: It will be near the bottom of the listing and it will appear on 4-15-08. Email me through the listing or through this blog. Your name will be dropped into a hat, and randomly drawn on 4-23-08 and if you're picked, you win this lovely runner!
~No purchase necessary~


This lovely vintage runner is all hand embroidered with the prettiest pink flowers and scrolling spring greenery. It's all done on snow white cotton fabric and trimmed in a yummy pink hand crocheted lace that goes all the way around it. This is a very lovely and dainty design that would look fabulous in any cottage chic decor.

These sweet little blossoms remind me of the flowers I would draw in the margins of my note book at school many, many years ago. But these are much nicer and must have taken hours to do. The work is very well done, and I love the crocheted trim. So pretty!
This contest is just for fun, but you have to hurry. The listing ends on 4-22-08 (and the name will be drawn on 4-23-08), so be sure to look for it and drop me a note. Be sure that I have a way to contact you if you're drawn. (Any info you provide will be strictly gaurded and used ONLY if you win). If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.