for the birds

I'm one of those people who isn't a fan of real birds (they creep me out a bit) but love them as a design element. Here are a few feathered friends I wouldn't mind having in my home.

I recently purchased these three 8 x 10 bird prints I found at The Mincing Mockingbird and on Etsy. Who wouldn't want a little, colorful feathered friend around that doesn't need feeding and doesn't make a peep?

Funk up your furnishings with a handmade pillow sewn from IKEA's ANNAMOA fabric yardage. You certainly can't beat the price of $7.99 a yard.

The Flensted swallow mobile at Velocity Art & Design is a wonderful way to really make your bird themed decor take flight. And at $29.50 this simple mobile is a perfect way to modernize a nursery or any room for the matter.

Wire home accessories and furnishings are just as popular birds and CB2 is taking full advantage of that with their blackbird. This bird's ready to roost inside or outside your home thanks to its weather-resistant epoxy finish.

You can cozy up with some of your feathered friends with West Elm's Birds Nest duvet cover and shams. The large graphic, monochromatic print keeps the look modern chic not granny chic.


If birds aren't exactly your thing but you love their cages check out the Bamboo Birdcage at West Elm. With those clean lines and natural finish it's a perfect addition to a modern space.

What feathered finds have you fallen for recently?