Saturday, November 1, 2008

Show and Tell Sunday


Its show and tell Sunday again! Hosted by Cindy this week. You can find a list of participants here. This weeks theme is Vintage collection. The collection I'm showing today is not vintage but I think it fits in perfect with the vintage style. My favorite collection is real nest!






The one with the real eggs is my favorite. My sweet husband recently brought it home. He found it in some equipment that had tipped over. Apparently the poor little birds had built the nest and layed their eggs only to have their access cut off from it. I like to think it was early enough in the season for them to build another one. Bitter sweet. Oh how I love this nest. Its just so perfect. The white puffs are raw cotton. It even has snake skin in it and horse hair. Truly a Texas nest! And off course the sweet sweet tiny eggs. My husband was the cutest thing when he brought it home. He came in very carefully balancing a box in his hand, the very gently set in on the table. He said" I have something for you!" He slowly and carefully opened the box. I thought it must be some kind of live animal the way he was acting! Then I saw it and jump up and down and gave him the biggest hug ever! He really is a wonderful catch. Lucky me:)



The nest in the white cage was givin to me by my father in law. It really soft and made of grass. I thought it was so sweet of him to bring it to me.




Enjoy your blog visits and have a wonderful Sunday! I can't wait to see all the wonderful collections!

12 comments:

Recycled Rita said...

I love nests! Love the display in the white birdcage! Beautiful! Your blog always looks so yummy!
karen....

Little Pink Studio said...

Love your nests Brandy!
I have quite a few little nests too, they're a fun thing to collect!
~Cerri xo

Cami @ Creating Myself said...

Love your nests & you display them beautifully!

Anonymous said...

What a precious collection, and beautifully displayed.

Lori said...

Brandy, your nests are so pretty, and i love how you have them displayed...i have a few nests too that my hubby brought to me...he is a good catch too, he is currently washing the dishes and packing the kiddos lunches so i can go visiting in blogland!!!

Nelly said...

What an unusual collection, but so precious! Thanks for sharing it with us. I love your blog.

Nelly

Wren Cottage said...

Hi lil' wren!! I LOVE your nest collection :)) ~ you know how much we love birdies! And as always you always have the BEST nature displays :)
xo Madai

Amy Sutter said...

So beautiful, I love the new look of your blog! So unique! I have posted my collection of depression ware, take a peak :-)
hugs,
Amy

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

I love nest.. we always have birds making their nests on my trees.. but too bad we can't bring it down because were to high. I really love your display.. thanks for sharing. Happy sunday.

Rachel said...

Hi Brandy!
What a unique collection! The real nest is too die for, those birds must be artists, lol.
~Rachel

Penelope said...

I collect nests too! It started years ago when I was a kid, along with bones, skulls, neat bits of wood...I have a bird skull that's been in my possession for nearly 20 years.

Anyway- that first nest is exquisite! None of mine are as pretty as that, but being in Australia I have some really tiny ones, because we have some really tiny birds! I should share a photo of the collection box my brother made that I keep them in...

The Feathered Nest said...

Hi Brandy! You are a girl after my own heart...your nests are just BEAUTIFUL!!! I love that your husband knew you would love the nest he found ~ so very thoughtful!! I collect nests as well and love them ~ they are truly beautiful works of art. I discovered your blog through Artful Blogging (what a wonderful feature you had) and I'm so glad I did! Have a great weekend,
xxoo, Dawn

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