FOR THE BIRDS

Turn your sound up to truly appreciate the chatter....
This is a special place on the side of the house where the birds live....they have houses, a rock pathway and lots of flowers and ferns....It's their small village and we've come for a little wine, some dinner and some wonderful chattering....This little village is located on the side of the house and the kitchen window overlooks this area....there is a wall water fountain hanging on the side wall for their community bath they love it.....

I used my trusty gorilla glue and attached the ceramic bird to the ledge to help show the way to the bath...

Just a little sip......when the jasmine vine blooms and the fountain is on, wow the aroma is so wonderful in the kitchen.....

It is so bright today, hard to get the pictures right......

The little birdhouses that are used for napkin rings are from Michaels..they come unfinished and are 1.oo each....you can paint or decorate them anyway you like.....I put the napkins through the ropes that are attached to the tops.....

The swirly white plates are from Marshals, I'm sure I will be using these often this summer, they are so versatile...The lovely bird pillow is a loan from my sister Bobbie, (oh by the way, thanks for all your prayers, her surgery was very successful).

The flatware is from Ross, I have used it before, it's always so pretty in the sun....

I love the wonderful white flowers that hang off the wall...this is the side wall of the back yard...and only this last section is for the birds and their houses.....the gate leads to a small work area before entering the side of the garage...

The table is ready and soon we will pour the wine....The little cherub reader I have had for years and was a gift from my dear friend Mary....

The birdhouse salt and pepper shakers are so cute, they were a great find at GW...the birds on the table were another gift from Bobbie...I love those fat little birds...

The little flower plates go with a set, you may remember them from the butterfly tablescape...they were purchased at Ross, I believe last year...I like them because they are so colorful and they go with almost every solid color....

This could be a lovely romantic table for dinner for two, but this evening , its for the birds....

I have a collection of old beat up salt and pepper shakers (the more worn out the better) many of them belonged to my mom, these are especially cute, wonder what tables they have adorned...

I don't remember where the little painted glasses are from, they have butterflies and bees painted on them with the flowers, just right for our birds, you will see them again this summer I am sure...

Well, the sun is setting and I'll light the candles, the lighting is all on timers and should click on soon...............

This wall has outdoor lighting as well, so with a few candles on the table we should have just the perfect setting for our little get together.....I do love the outdoor lighting, it is all around the house and is always inviting you out for a sit and a chat...or sometimes just a quiet moment....







It's great to look out the kitchen window and see the birdhouses nestled among the flowers and ferns, sure makes washing those dishes easier.....

I think it is just the right time for a little glass of wine, maybe I'll just stop and smell the roses....

ahhhhh, that really is good wine, ( Chateau St. Michelle) . The weather is perfect with a tiny hint of a breeze, crisp and clean, one of those ideal kind of early evenings, you know what I mean, I'm sure you've experienced an evening like this ...

Can you just hear this little guy starting to give us a song, you know you can almost hear him...

The little blue birdhouse seems to go with the blue evening, don't you think?

Wish you all could join us for a little dinner, maybe next time....

Clairese the reading cherub looks like she is reading a bedtime story to the mother bird and her new egg...............

Thank you for taking the time to visit and hang AROUND THE HOUSE for just a little while...Maybe you have a special bird village for your birds.....if not maybe you have been inspired to create one in your own special little place...Thank you susan at betweennapsontheporch for hosting Tablescape Thursday.........Don't forget to leave a comment, I love to know what you think and am always inspired by all of you...Phyllis