26.9.07

minimalist birdhouse

inspired by the modern birdhouse we talked about a few months back, d*s reader courtney of two straight lines decided to create her own version, using eco (and bird) friendly materials. and to be honest, i like hers better! she used a found gourd that she painted with non-toxic paint and used little twigs as the perch. couldn't be cuter if she tried. [thanks, courtney!]

12 comments:

  1. I loooove this!! xx

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  2. Anonymous6:52 PM

    Courtney - sell these on etsy and I'll buy one

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  3. Oooh - I'm loving everything bird related these days...but I especially love the pear shape and eco-friendly design!

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  4. I love this, wish I had a garden! IT reminds me of a retro cushion I nearly bought last night from Etsy.

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  5. Anonymous2:23 AM

    the way it's positioned in the photo, it looks like a smiley face!

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  6. Anonymous6:50 AM

    I love this!
    How did she hollow the gourd out?

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  7. I have made these for gifts. Buy the gourds at the pumpkin farm, keep them in a cool place like your basement for several weeks to dry out(just in time for Christmas!). When you can shake it and hear the dry seeds inside, drill a hole in it and pour out the seeds. if you sand it and spray varnish it, you will be amazed - it will look like beautiful burled wood.

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  8. an instant fave! thanks for the link.

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  9. Anonymous1:47 PM

    Weeeee! that's what I'm talkin' 'bout! ;)

    (I was the original anon poster who complained about the other birdhouse...)

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