Owl Be Seeing You

Owl Winner 2, by nayarx8

I have mad love for birds (in the wild - not as pets, they poop everywhere). Birds are the physical manifestation of my soul - they are beautiful, they can fly, and they sing when they talk. Every summer, several pairs of tiny birds build their nests in the eaves of our front porch, and we get to hear the sweet frantic chirping of baby birds when they are demanding their breakfast.

Owls, in particular, have always been very special to me. They are very stately creatures - the royalty of the birdie kingdom. There is something very old-soul about owls, and whether the moniker "wise old owl" is accurate or not, these birds' very nature implies a certain level confidence and intelligence that we can only wonder at.

Enjoy these lovely owl items from our friends at Etsy:




Autumn Hoots lampwork owl pendant neckalce
by dkjewels

Owl and Lace Pillow, by TrackandFieldDesigns

Late night Operator, by DistrictThirty

I wonder if these guys were separated at birth... ;o)



Twit, Twoo - Owl embroidered Cushion, by angharadjefferson

Eastern Screech Owl Winking, by StevesPhotos

Baby Burrowing Owl 5 x 7 Print

by NaturesCall

And I LOVE this pillow - see the owls? Genius...

Funky Wood with Funkier Modern Owl 20x20 pillow

by Pillowphyte

Sing out, Louise!!

Sing Out Loud Every Day print

by pleasebestill

This delightful little print is by a seller that is featured today on Etsy, and I couldn't help but to share this with you!

Jen Renninger is an artist living in Tampa, Florida, who has had a great amount of success with her illustrations in magazines and other publications, and who now is selling her beautiful works of art online through Etsy. The one above immediately spoke to me this morning, and I would like to remind all of my dear readers that regardless of what life throws at you from day to day, remember to take the time to nourish your soul (or sing out, as it would be in my case!).

Please visit Jen's shop by clicking on the picture or link above, and enjoy her other lovely works of art - I hope they inspire you, as they did for me this morning.

SING OUT LOUD EVERY DAY!!!

This made me pee just a bit...

I was doing a search on Etsy with the search terms: "etsymom" and "bird", and came up with this delightful little confection by Quirky Clips. I have long been a fan of Coco and friends from Sloane Tanen's book "Bitter With Baggage Seeks Same".

Ms. Tanen uses these little chicks in various sizes and colors and creates dioramas to put them in various (sometimes sick and twisted) situations. For those who have never experienced her books, you are in for a rare treat. The children's books are darling, and the adult books are sardonically hilarious and just plain WRONG. (Which I love...)

Quirky Clips is part of the Etsymom Street Team, and hosts a variety of darling hairclips and accessories crafted from felt and other goodies. Lauren is mother two two young daughters and creates these treats for girls of all ages! Thanks for making and posting this ring, Lauren, you totally made my day!