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Friday, January 16, 2009

VINTAGE VIGNETTE #8

The bird print with glorious colors and bamboo frame was recently found at Goodwill for $2.00. I have a small collection of vases made by Lee & Bonnie Wollard of West Coast Pottery in Burbank, California in the 1940s. They are all quite fluid and organic in style - this is my favorite with its green to brown glaze.

Under the dome is a hummingbird nest. When my children were young, they enjoyed watching the mother and baby hummingbirds in this nest in the eaves of my parent's carport for about four consecutive years. Then the nest was inactive for at least 10 years. When I sold my parent's house after their deaths, the last thing I did was cut this nest down. The nest was balanced between two wires. It is fluffy inside, but the outside is made of tiny paint chips gathered from the green colored house next door. Now, my grandchildren are fascinated with the nest.

Thanks for stopping by,
Sally
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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    Evening, Sallyness! Beautiful bird print you found! Now the little bird's nest and story is just precious! I've never seen a hummingbird's nest! Thanks for this post.
    Have a blessed weekend and don't forget to be a sweetie,

    Shelia ;)

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  2. Lisa (aka) FrenchJanuary 16, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Lovely vignette;) The nest story is too cute;) French

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  3. SmilingSallyJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    That nest is fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Hi Sally, What a darling nest and story! How interesting that they used some paint chips! Beautiful vase too!

    Manuela

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  5. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)January 17, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Hi ya Sally, Your bird picture is just beautiful girl. I love the vase, it is so unique. Ironically enough I had never seen a hummingbirds nest until a few months ago. They absolutely fascinate me. I hope you're having a super w/k. hugs ~lynne~

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  6. PicketJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    Ohhh pretty treasures but I am loving that hummingbird nest and the fact that it came from your parents home is priceless..I have never seen one but I love seeing the hummers come back every Spring...Have a great weekend my friend!

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  7. nikkicrumpetJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    That is the coolest thing...the hummingbirds were painting their nest!!!

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  8. cherryJanuary 17, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Sooo pretty..love that print. cherry

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  9. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    That vase is so pretty, and how precious to have that nest that your children so carefully watched each year. I cannot believe the deal you got on that wonderful bird print. laurie

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  10. imjacobsmomJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    I'm LOVING LOVING LOVING this vignette. This is the first time I ever seen a hummingbird's nest. It's the neatest thing! Actually, I never saw a hummingbird sit still. Do they sit still in a nest? I bet it was fascinating to watch them. ~ Robyn

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  11. CarrieJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    The bird nest is such a neat memento. All the items in your vignette work very well together.

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  12. StaceyJanuary 18, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    That's a great vignette. Love the hummingbird nests! We have so many of them in the summer but I've never seen a nest.

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  13. A Romantic PorchJanuary 22, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Oh how neat. I've never seen a hummingbird's nest. That is so awesome! xo rachel

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