Prairie Blue


...............at my front door spinning...................just some simple thoughts & happenings of an ordinary woman.....

Friday, December 9, 2011

the birds nest tree.....

once a year the nest collection leaves the trencher they share and decorate the birds nest tree.......i have no idea why or how i started this one, but it has been a joy.......................taking each nest out..................looking over the intricate woven patterns of each one.......................i have two favorites................the one that belonged to my mom, that seems to have woven blonde hair around the outside...............and the other, one picked up by mr. prairie blue from the yard, with woven ...torn....blue plastic tarp............................... this clay bird is actually a whistle that was made by a local woman, years ago.................she was set up at a craft fair i was doing........................all busyness stopped when she would take one in her hands....raise it to her lips....and share the most beautiful tune for all to enjoy................by the way, this is mom's birds nest with the hair....................... this is a necklace she made as well.....................................





and this is a small clay bird ............made by our daughter in grade school..........................




do you ever just take the time to look at a nest.................or watch as a bird works till everything is in place............................................just like us..........................we weave and weave ....keep going to make everything just perfect................a warm place to rest......................to snuggle in with our little ones...................................to make sure that everything is "just right"......................................well..........................i for one am blessed!





6 comments:

Deppen homestead 1862 said...

Pretty natural tree~ a wonderful treasure your Mother's nest~I have some~ one I like the best My Hubby just found this fall~ in the top of the corn crib before we were filling it with corn~ he calls it the perfect nest~
as always enjoy visiting with you~
smiles
Teresa

rememberwhenfarm said...

this too is my favorite tree of your....simple, beautiful and natural.....love ya, Linda

BumbleBeeLane said...

Such beautiful memories.The nest are wonderful.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Sassafras and Winterberry said...

So pretty! I just love birds. I love to watch them, feed them, have models of them in my art and sculpture, and now, you've introduced me to the bird's nest tree. How sweet. It's fascinating to examine nests. The place where I buy my roving sells these balls made of vines which hold bits of roving for the birds to build their nests. I need to get one of them. Thanks for sharing such a nice Christmas tradition.
Hugs!

TheCrankyCrow said...

Gorgeous tree Denise - one of the most beautiful I've seen so far....and there are a plethora! I am absolutely cuckoo over nests. Funny, because people who know me have started to bring them to me - even my husband (who thinks I save too much "stuff!") and my son (who usually doesn't even pay attention to the likes of such matters....) (I also have a healthy collection of wasp nests...don't ask me why!) But that nest with the blonde hair mesmerizes me....what a special treasure that is! And your daughter made that bird in grade school?? Oh my goodness! She could have had an amazing folk art business!!! Love it! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

Carmen and the Primcats said...

So pretty. I have a few birds net too. Not enough to do a tree but maybe someday!

Carmen and the Primcats