It's bird time again

It is time to revisit my love of birds....



We don't always NEED an answer.



Where can I get a pair of these?



I WANT.



So clever, love this photo



Might try to replicate this one.

Happy Shopping

Jen and Row
www.shimi.com.au

Birds, Birds, Birds

If you are a follower you know that I love birds, or more specifically "Bird Art".

I have searched and found some more gorgeous things:

You wouldn't lose this on the baggage claim.

Very Cute teatowels

Love this handmade mobile

Cushions from House Martin

This is the sweetest necklace.

Happy Shopping

Jen and Row

www.shimi.com.au

My Bird Faze

Is it a faze?  I don't know.  I am a bit perplex by it as I am not what you would call a bird lover.  I like them, but I don't want to hold them or have one as a pet.  However I am totally drawn to any thing bird like in the home decor department.  Do I get all analysisy on myself and say it is because I feel like "flying away" sometimes.  Nup, not my style, I just like a good bird picture.

I am currently trying to get my house up to scratch.  I have a newish home (3 years old) and whilst I LOVE  it, the modern homes does lack that character that the Queenslanders seem to have.  So for a while now I feel like our home has been a bit sparse and cold.  So the kids are I are on it this week to make a difference.  They are being very helpful and I am truly trying to embrace their creative ideas by finding new and interesting ways to steer them in MY decorative direction.

So Far:

• Kids Rooms re-arranged - Check.  Much more room for them now and a cosy book corner which they love.  Maybe they will spend more time in there now. (Who said that?  Really, so rude.)
• Lounge room re-arranged - Check.  Instead of having my lounges pushed up against the walls I have positioned the lounges in the middle of the room, added a rug (an old ugly one which will be replaced, but we can roll with it for the moment) and in turn have created a very cosy, intimate lounge.  

Next on the list:

• Toy Room..... do anything to make it look less of storage room and more of a room that the kids might actually want to play in.  Again, maybe they will spend more time in there.
• Our bedroom ... again storage out, play in.
• More artwork......

So I am going to give into my bird obsession and cover my walls with bird artwork.  I really love this quirky artwork from Prince Design UK.  I am a big fan of block colours, but when you use block colours the key is texture.  The embossing on these birds are what takes this from a simple cut out to really beautiful and eye catching.  Prince Designs UK have a store on Etsy (we all love Etsy).

Jen

www.shimi.com.au

Bird Stack Cards

I love handmade cards.  My mother makes beautiful cards and has taken to giving friends and family packs of 20 for presents, which is such a great idea.  I never have cards on hand, so it was so handy just to go to the cupboard and pull out a very special card when I need it.

There is a real art to marking cards as well.  When mum, who is very crafty, starting making cards she got very excited at the thought that my sister and I would also get into the card making business.  She loves the thought of us all sitting around "crafting" and chatting, but I am a sewing, my sister makes jewellery and neither of us are into making cards.  In fact I am hopeless at it.

So when I found these at Etsy by wendyjune I feel in love with them.  SO cute.

Jen
www.shimi.com.au

My Bird Obsession

I have a thing for bird - again, not birds in cages (really hate that actually) but bird stuff - fabric, paintings, etc.

So when I was scrolling through the blogs I follow today and found this I feel immediately in love with it.  Droll over it at Dreampatch.

http://www.dreampatch.com.au/2011/05/doll-quilt-received.html

Maybe you might be much more clever then me and be able to replicate it.

Jen
www.shimi.com.au

Art work for Children

If you are a regular follower of our blog you will know that I am on the move. I find out today whether I am the proud owner of a new house. Fingers crossed. The possibility of not getting the OK on the house aside, I am getting very excited about decorating. The first thing I am going to do is decorate my children's bedrooms. Living in rentals for the past three years our kids have not had a room that we have made to be quintessentially "theirs".

My daughter being nearly 5 has first dibs as my son couldn't really care less about his room. I have always loved to see art hanging on walls, but keeping in mind that I now have a mortgage to pay, I am DIYing it. This is the first of many wall hangings I have made for my house, and will be making for Shimi. I love beautiful fabric and embroidery, so it is a match made in heaven. Look out for more in the coming months at www.shimi.com.au