Halloween
and More!
To me,
Halloween should be FUN! And, that's what I hope you'll feel
in these photos of our store displays for Halloween and Fall.
Our friend and
artist, Melissa Tereck, always comes up with such fun
Halloween creations! All are hand made, one of a kind.
There are two "rolly poly's" and the witch is a candy container.
We've been featuring Melissa's work at Birds of a Feather for
several years and I know many of you look forward to her latest
creations to add to your growing collections of her artistry.
Tommy is so cute!
We're looking for a good home for him as well as all of Melissa's
other wonderful creations!
Around the store, you will find fun Fall stuff
from the cutest little collection of vintage
toy chairs...
To "scary" banners
and decorator pieces to spice up your home for this special
non-holiday Holiday!
And,
yes! We have a fresh batch of Putka Pods...little natural seed
pods that grow in the Midwest and look like tiny pumpkins!
You can buy them by the scoop for your decorating needs.
For
more views of what's in the store now, simply click on
What's New Two.
Enjoy!
And
would you like a sneak preview of what's coming for our 7th Annual
Holiday Open House? Then
click here,
because I've hidden it on the What's New Two page.
Just
to make sure everyone has heard, here are our Winter hours now in
effect ~ Monday & Wednesday-Saturday, 10-5.
Sundays, 12-5. Closed Tuesdays. If ever in doubt, call
me at the store or leave a message at 805.927.2391. Or send me
a quick email at this link.
I'll get right back to you. Hope to see you soon!
Remnants of the Past Antique
Show!
Once again, Birds of a Feather
will be at the Remnants of the Past Antique Show in Nipomo this
Fall! The date is Saturday only, October 18th from 10:00 am
till 5:00 pm.
This
is such a fun show ~ lots of great vendors with interesting, unusual
things and nice people (both selling and buying!). Great food
from the Old Edna Cafe, beautiful setting and ambiance, clean
bathrooms ~ what more could we want?! Please join us for a day
of fun in Nipomo! We're just inside the barn door to the
right. For directions, go to their website at:
www.remnantsofthepast.com.
Watch for "Live Artfully"
Magazine!
I
am so pleased to let you know that Birds
of a Feather will be featured in the Fall cookbook edition and again
in the early Spring edition of "Live Artfully" magazine! The
magazine is a labor of love by Jenny Malott, Creative
Director and Publisher.
Here's
Jenny in a typical pose as she was taking photos for the magazine
recently at Birds of a Feather. We appreciate so much Jenny
including some of these photos in her very well done and delightful
piece. For more information on the magazine and to subscribe,
please visit her web site at
www.liveartfullymagazine.com and tell them that Birds of a
Feather sent you! I know you'll enjoy it!
The Birdhouse is Going Green!
That's right! As we all
become more environmentally aware, we are looking for ways to
contribute in a positive way to this earth at the birdhouse! Many of
you tell me that you re-use the bags and tissue, and I always send
out packages in the mail with recycled bubble wrap, boxes, etc. My
store wrap is made of recycled materials as much as I can find them,
and the string is help, a biodegradable, renewable product. Part of
the joy for me is wrapping your packages in a fun, seasonal theme
and I don't plan to give that up! But, I will always be on the
lookout for ways to use materials that are environmentally friendly
and hope that you will find them interesting enough to re-use them ~
even if it's just to line your bird cages! After all, antiques
are the ultimate in recyclables!
Real Birds Nests!
When our feathered friends
leave the nest, what happens? Sometimes the wind brings them down.
Or a tree trimming project removes the nest along with the branch.
Or the remodeling of a building disturbs the former home. Or an
animal, perhaps a predator, has found the nest. And sometimes, they
are simply found on the ground by someone out for a walk.
Fortunately, many of them find their way into Birds of a Feather to
enjoy a "second life" by showing us the craftsmanship it took to
create such a home.
Now
you will find a varied display
of real birds nests in the store. Most are priced at $25 and I'll be
happy to make sure they are wrapped securely or put in a box if you
are here on vacation and will be traveling a distance. These are all
real and, of course, they are one~of~a~kind! Next time you
come by Birds of a Feather, stop to search out and appreciate these
little works of wonder!
How Does Your Garden Grow?
I'm sorry to say we are all
sold out of these
hand-made, one-of-a-kind Seed Packets. A Birds of a Feather
exclusive.
Each
is individually hand-painted and if you come in the store one day
and see me with paints and brushes and little seed packets spread
all over the counter, you'll know what I'm doing ~ getting more
painted and ready for the 2009 season with new seeds of various
types. If you missed the 2008 selection, know that there are
more coming for 2009! When they're ready, I'll let you know
right here on our Birds of a Feather website. Then, you can pick a
favorite and enjoy! Now, where did I put my paints?
We Are Your Ribbon Source!
Birds of a Feather is also your
Ribbon Headquarters!
We are overflowing
with both vintage French ribbon and newly created designs.
There are so many choices, so
plan to spend a bit of time looking at the many festive
colors and designs. You're welcome to browse
as long as you like! Have fun!
French Soaps ~ the Perfect Gift!
Do you need that perfect,
personal gift for
someone special? Or, to say Thank You to your hostess? We offer
French milled soap ~ a gift soap from La Lavande of France!
Click on our
Gifts
link to see more of what we offer in this line. Or simply stop
by next time your in Cambria.
German Glass Glitter ~ You'll
Find It Here!
There are so many wonderful
colors of German glass
glitter. And, you'll find them here at Birds of a Feather! Jewel tones like Royal Blue,
Emerald Green, Purple and Ruby Red, along with Gold, Copper, Orange
and Black make for a beautiful selection of glitter! The
old favorites like White, Silver, Pink, Dusty Blue, and Light Green are also
available for your crafting projects! And now and then, we get
some new and different colors. So, feed your "inner crafter"
and come take a look.
You can fancy up
a special card, sparkle your Princess Crown, add it to
your notes,
or magic wand! Or, just hoard it in your
special crafting stash! We offer nice sized individual containers for $5.50 each.
Also, ask about creating a specific gift package for a creative
friend.
Give us a call
at the store, 805.927.2391, to charge your purchase,
and with the addition of tax and shipping, we'll mail it
right out to you! Girls gotta have a little sparkle!*
*Caution: German Glass Glitter is made from real glass and should
not be used on
the face or skin, should not be used or played with by
children, and is intended
for use by experienced crafters only who
understand and
accept full
responsibility
for the risks involved.
Designer Crepes Continue!
Yes, every Saturday from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Stephanie Mulroony of Lily's Coffee, Tea and Gifts
offers everyone
freshly made Designer Crepes on the Deck. Come join
the fun and
indulge your taste buds!
They're Free!
Local Cambrian artist, Shirley Pittman,
was the artist who painted the wonderful watercolor of the store that
you see hanging in the back office.
We have made this wonderful piece into postcards
and offer them to
you on a complimentary basis. When you come
into our store, simply
write a note to your friends or
family and we will mail it for you FREE!
If you would like to
see some of Shirley's other work, click on this link
to visit her
website:
www.whistlings.com
Estate or "Paring Down" Items for Sale?
I am always looking for quality antique pieces for the store.
If you have treasures that you would like to
sell, just call me between 10-5 at 805.927.2391 and tell me
what you have. I'd be happy to hear from you.
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