The Musings of a Bird Watcher

This cute birding story comes your way today from the wintry kitchen table view of my Wisconsin hobby farm.  When you see snowy ground with windy flakes blowing...of course you think about spring.  

A customer shared the cutest story with me this past weekend.  Jan, lives in the house across the alley from Al and my first home.  We have such sweet "firsts" memories there.  

Jan was telling my sister Lynn and I a story about a bird that built a nest in her mailbox.  This had us sharing bird stories.  Jan's home has a huge window that faces the beautiful grounds of a golf course that is across the street.  She said one day while watching a silly bird, she thought of this little scenario.  

She said this busy little bird was flying over to her trees, checking out each branch then flying across the street to the bushes that surround the golf course fence.  She said this silly little bird was going over to the other birds sitting on those bushes and it looked like they were "talking."  She told us, I could just image that silly bird as the realtor checking out available properties and returning to his clients with all the details.  "The lower branch on the right offers a nice view of the drive, feeder directly across on the neighboring clothes line."  "The upper pine tree, gives a scenic view of the grounds a perch like no other."  

As soon as she shared this I said "Jan, I'm blogging about this."  Her musings of this little bird story was so sweet!  I just knew other birders that follow me would appreciate it.

Are you ready to see the bird realtors in your neighborhood?  I know I am.  I do enjoy all the seasons that Wisconsin offers - I don't mind winter - I just enjoy spring more!

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.  

Linked to:  http://mymaplehillfarm.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-maple-hill-hop-119.html

Ramblings & Loss of Followers

While talking with Robin, The Cranky Crow, yesterday, she told me that Google deleted the "followers" from Blogger that didn't have google accounts.  I'm glad she explained this to me.  For me it isn't about the amount of followers, but I was wondering.   I had such a good day yesterday at the "pop up" sale.  It just inspires me keep "pickin" for the next one.  

I have an antique show this next weekend - Lisa and I call it the "Valentine Show."  I'm setting up differently this year - my half of the booth will have some of my same "look" but, I am taking something I don't really see at antique shows.  I don't know if anyone will "get" it or if the other dealers will appreciate it.  I'm bringing vintage craft supplies.  These are the items I plan to sell in the retail space of my studio and classroom at the Hobby Farm (name I use for my classes here).  

Sometimes, I come up with these crazy ideas...we will see how much I get done this week.  

These are the items I bought back in August from an estate sale in Iowa.  They are what gave me the idea...and, besides, they are closest to the door....easiest to get to.  I have to do a huge "purge" again.  I was even tossing around the idea of an auction.  I have inventory in the back of my pole building I haven't seen in years.  I know I have critters back there that need to go too.  Life of a hoarder I guess.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.

The Cranky Crow - Blogger Meet

Earlier this week when I posted about "For the LOVE of Vintage Pop Up" Sale I was doing, I had a follower leave a message that they would try to come.  

Standing at the check out..."are you DickyBird's Nest?"  I said "yes" - she says, "well, I'm the Cranky Crow."  I knew she lived in Wisconsin, just not so close to me.  

We both agreed we didn't like our pictures taken...but, I just had to share.  Nice to meet you and I hope to see you at more events like this.  Thanks.  

Here is the link to her blog:  http://thecrankycrow.blogspot.com/

(I'm in the stripes)

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.

LOVE is in the Air

I had fun this week making some items for "For the LOVE of Vintage Pop Up" Sale.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.  

Good Fences - Clintonville, WI

At one time, this was a horse facility - riding, boarding, lessons.  I haven't seen a horse here for a couple of years.  

This farm is on Hwy 45 between Marion and Clintonville, Wisconsin.  

I had to take this one from the side of the road...as you can see, no one has been there....except a deer...

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.

Linked to:  http://run-a-roundranch.blogspot.com/2016/02/good-fences-98.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheRunaroundRanchReport+%28The+Run*A*Round+Ranch+Report%29

Painted Chairs - Child Size

Before:

I picked up these 2 little chairs at St. Vinny's in Green Bay.  I knew I wanted to paint them using my knock down style.  So, first I painted each with 2 coats of Pumpkin Spice.

When dry, I mixed some paint and made my own pink color.  I used a wet and wipe method for this.  Swipe some paint on, spread out with a sponge and wipe off with a rag.  

Use this method over the whole chair.  When they were dry, I dry brushed on a coat of red.  Think where the color would be dark and dingy on the chair showing age.  Tip...complete the whole piece - do the whole process on backs and underneaths.  

Sometimes at this point I get scared...what did I do?  Don't worry, it will be o.k.  I don't like perfect looking things - I find beauty in imperfections.  I'm not knocking other's styles - this is just what I like.  

Now I hit it with the palm sander, sanding block and sand paper.  Think where the chair would have shown signs of wear.  

At this point, wipe down the chairs and use a gel stain over the whole chair.  When dry, wipe with a wax.  That's it.

After:

These will be available at the "For the LOVE of Vintage - Pop Up" Sale this Saturday.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.  

Linked to:

http://www.thethriftyhome.com/2016/02/322nd-penny-pinching-party.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thethriftyhome%2FoBhD+%28*The+Thrifty+Home%29

http://www.mysalvagedtreasures.com/2016/02/talk-of-town-5.html

http://www.patinaparadise.com/2016/02/fridays-furniture-fix-25.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+patinaparadise%2FVeoG+%28Patina+Paradise%29

For the LOVE of Vintage - Pop Up Sale

The 2016 selling season begins.  

I will be hosting "For the LOVE of Vintage - Pop Up Sale" this Saturday, February 6 from 9-3.  The venue will be at 411 Grand Avenue, Rothschild, Wisconsin (same as the Holiday event).

We have an awesome lineup of vendors with a wide variety of items.  Vicky from the Cluttered Coop, Wendy and Diane from Boutique by the Creek, Lisa from The Caretaker's Cottage, Karen from Plain Farm Folk, Joi from Paris Flea Market, Kathleen from The Hatley Pedlar, The Picker Chicks, Gloria and Marilyn, Mary Jdid, Kathy Wold and me from Town Hall Trinkets, LLC.  

  
As you can see some pretty talented ladies with cool stuff.  

I hope to see some of you there.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wiscosnin.