Going to the Birds: In the Green
A little birdy didn’t have to tell us that birdhouses are very in right now – when stores like Anthropologie start selling them, you know that birdhouses have gone from old-time dorky to hip and chic.
We think a bird house is a great idea as a gift for a nature-loving friend, and with our eco-friendly suggestions for the garden both big and small, you’re sure to find the perfect one. And while you’re at it, why not buy some other birdy accessories to go with them? Despite the snow dumps we’ve been experiencing lately, spring is around the corner. No better time to have birds on the brain.
A HOME FOR YOUR BIRDS
Clockwise from top left: Ceramic Gourd Birdhouse from Terrain, $48 – fired at high temperatures to ensure durability, this is one gourd that should last a lifetime. Palatial Birdhouse, Cherry, from Anthropologie, $34. Eco-friendly Bird and Berry Birdhouse, $14.99 from World Market. Time and Again Birdhouse, Grey Pagoda, from Anthropologie, $58 – made from recycled woods and tins. Doorknob Birdhouse from Terrain, $98 – made from salvaged wood and vintage found doorknobs. J. Schatz Egg Bird House from Grounded, $135.
BIRDS FOR YOUR HOME
Clockwise from top left: Little Modern Birds Pillow by Chakra Pennywhistle, $50 on Etsy – made from 100% organic cotton twill. Dolan Geiman Bluebird Box Print, $650 on  pre=”on “>Nimli – digital reproductions of  class=”hiddenSpellError” pre=”of “>Geiman’s original artworks created with formaldehyde free, recycled wood panels and printed with Non-VOC and solvent-free inks. Coaster Birds n’ Trees set, $23, on Lekker – made out of non-toxic silicone by Modern Twist, a percentage of the proceeds goes to environmentally & socially conscious organizations. Bird Trivet on Terrain, $12 – made from a single piece of reclaimed pine board. k studio Bird Pillow on Design Public, $110. Balanced Design Flannel/Felt Bird’s Feet Pillow, $164 on 2Modern.
FEED THE BIRDS
Clockwise from top left: Birds Choice Oriole Feeder from The Backyard Bird Company, $32.95 – made from recycled plastic. Handthrown Stoneware Chickadee Feeder, $24.99, The Backyard Bird Shop. Window-Mounted Birdfeeder, $18, A+R Store – perfect for the small or urban garden. Seed Trumpet Birdfeeder, Pillar Blue, $38.18 – made from recycled glass. Habita Pot de Creme Hummingbird Feeder, Folklore Blue Leaf, $34.95 on The Backyard Bird Shop. Natural Birdhouse on Terrain, $52. Eva Solo Bird Table, $205, on Grounded – place this bird feeder wherever your heart desires, no tree’s necessary for this baby.
