Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Get Your Nest On

My house has been invaded by guys; carpet layer, floor refinisher, carpenter, and plumber. The plumber was not my choice, but I was forced delighted to add another remodel project to my list, due to a leak. What to do, after getting a couple of rooms back in order? Get out my silver birds and help them get their nest on. 

I layered a bird nest on top of seashells. The silver glittered bird is actually a Christmas tree ornament that I embellished with a jewel and seam binding.  


More Christmas tree birds getting their nest on. The real silver glitter is starting to tarnish. I know it's in style (even to let your silver tea service tarinsh), but I'm just not sure how I feel about this patina. There's something totally gratifying about polishing silver, and yes I'm serious. How do you feel about this?

Welcome Spring and get your nest on. 

I sincelerly hope you are having a nice week, and that you are not experiencing flood waters.
Blessings,
Ele
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24 comments:

  1. Aaron {the girl with the boy's name}April 12, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    L.O.V.E. those glittery little birds...nice contrast. Your birdhouse banner is adorable too.

    -Aaron {the girl with the boy's name}

    www.mudpiesandmarigolds.blogspot.com

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  2. JenniferApril 12, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Hi Ele Your room is so pretty.I like your curtains,I have a aqua bedspread/quilt like that,but I haven't found curtains like yours.Love it.The ruffle pillow is beautiful.How do you keep your dogs away from it all.LOL Mine keep coming in with mud,have to wipe them down all the time.Your bird nest is really pretty.I haven't done much decorating latley.Just can't seem to get into it after Joey left for the navy hes in san diego now.Very far from home.I bet your home will look so pretty when all the work is done.Can't wait to see pics.I still Love your blue mirror!Jen

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  3. NanaDianaApril 12, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I am ashamed to say that I am Old School. I like my silver polished and shining. We have my hubby's grandparent's silver coffee & tea service and I guess I just always felt that if they entrusted it to my care (before he passed) that it was up to me to take care of it. It is the real thing and maybe that makes the difference, I don't know. I also polish all the other silver pieces we have, chargers and spoons and servers. But, that is just me and I don't care what others do...and I think some of it looks cute when it is staged with shabby abandon. I guess that was lot more than you asked for, huh?;>) xxoo Diana

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  4. vivianApril 12, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I love the silver birds and I like that they are looking tarnished. as for silver-ware... I think I would rather it be polished! I should dig mine out and see how it looks. I never ever ever use it. it was my grandmothers, given to her as a wedding gift. I wonder if she ever used it?
    have a fun week in your nest!
    vivian

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  5. MaijaApril 12, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I do love how the silver glitter tarnishes, but it does take on a whole new life!

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  6. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsApril 12, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Love your sweet nests and glittery birds!

    Funny that you mention polishing silver. Last week I polished 17 pieces. I just don't like mine looking tarnished, but that's just me! My family thinks I'm weird!!

    Love,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  7. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyApril 15, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Such beautiful things!

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  8. Passionate for WhiteApril 16, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Prettiest Easter decor I've seen in a long time!

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  9. shaejusApril 19, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    beautiful, beautiful,beautiful. thanks for sharing. my fave is the nest banner on the mirror.
    blessings,
    renee

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  10. My Galveston CottageApril 21, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    A girl after my own heart....I've got a nest with a little bird ornament in my guest room. I love that kind of stuff. Wanted to say hello and invite you over to my GiveAway. Cool porcelain enamel house numbers! Check it out and have a nice weekend, -s

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  11. MimiApril 21, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I love any kind of decorating with spring birds, and Christmas ornaments are great for bird shapes!

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  12. ShirlApril 21, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Hello Ele, love your nests and birds, so pretty! Your nest banner is adorable!
    I wish you peace! Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  13. JudiApril 22, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Happy Easter
    The Easter sign is so cute..love it and so is your Easter glittery bird basket. I should try some of that glittery too..very pretty.

    I'm sorry about flooding and I hope you have everything sorted out and back in place.

    If I have the time I don't mind polishing silver either...the end result is always so gratifying isn't it...

    Have a blessed Easter.
    Judi

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  14. Diane MarsApril 25, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I love your nest, and the banner is beautiful! oxox, Diane

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  15. Cass @ That Old HouseApril 26, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Oh I LOVE polished silver, just loathe the process of polishing. Maybe it's because I'm just plain lazy? that could be it!
    Lovely projects --love the NEST banner, adorable!
    Cass

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  16. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Nothing like a sparkle bird to cheer up a spot- your nest banner is precious too!

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  17. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    What beautiful photos. I love the glittery birds and blue eggs. It was fun visiting you. Have a great day,
    Janet
    Janet's Creative Pillows

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  18. bikimMay 17, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    gorgeous!

    love your photos!
    take care,
    Rosa

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  19. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Oh, what a great idea, I want to get my glittery silvery Christimas stuff out and decorate with it too! So "out of the box"!!! Just beautiful! And yes, I do love to polish silver, I feel as if I am slowly "unwrapping" a gift. I get so excited to see the shiny silver come through!! I don't mind a bit of tarnish, but when my pieces get too bad I have to polish!

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  20. ShennaVisionMay 24, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Love your blog!!

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    Kisses from Amsterdam,

    Shenna

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  21. savvycityfarmerMay 28, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    you're rocking my world here, ya know

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  22. AnonymousJune 12, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Wow! It`s really great I like your bird and nest so much, glittery birds are looking beautiful and your birds banner is also very nice.Thank you for sharing with us.

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  23. My Galveston CottageJune 17, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    I'm so attracted to birds in the home. Be it wallpaper, ornaments, prints....Girl after my own heart!

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  24. bbluxurychicJune 27, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Hallöchen,
    ich finde Deine Kunstwerke zauberhaft und einzigartig :-) .

    sooooc Cute.
    Liebe Grüße
    Tina

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