For the birds...

Not sure what it is, but I have "something" for birds. Don't think I would ever own one as a pet (that would freak me out, I think) but they are so beautiful to observe, and their variations in color and sound are quite amazing. I obviously love to paint them and I am being asked by several companies to paint more.

Maybe it's a God thing. Maybe we can see Him in them like we see Him in the colors of produce at the farmer's market or in the beauty of the mountains. Remember those posts? Oh, how I crave for the farmer's market to open again with spring goodness!

Maybe it's a mother thing. Maybe it's because we see how protective mamma bird is over her nest and her babies. She'll do anything to keep them from harm. Hey, I know that feeling.

Maybe it's because I miss spring. These cold winter days really make us appreciate the buds and blooms and chirps when they finally come around.

I used these crafty birds on the walls last May in my booth in NYC for the National Stationery Show. We came across them as we prepared for Christmas this year, so the kids and I decided to make a bird tree in addition to decorating our Christmas tree. And so here it is.

But I think I will keep it up all year to remind me of the things mentioned above...how much I love the spring season, the incredible role as a mother and protecting our children, beauty and diversity in this big world, and God's incredible talent in creation.

chirp chirp!

xoxo,

C