Birds are my thing right now.
Used to be china dogs. Now it's china birds. Next it will be china platypuses.
I know china figurines are probably thought to be a bit Great-Grandmotherly, but I'm on a campaign to make them cool again! Just watch, Pottery Barn will be all about china figurines in their next catalog.
But how do you decorate with china birds without making them too kitschy?
Decorating With China Bird Figurines
In The Hallway
This little bird themed table is in the hallway between two of the bedrooms.
It all started with some salt and pepper shakers found at the thrift store.
I added some brown vintage books for height, some old silver pieces and a chalkboard.
And a huge pinecone to fill up some space.
In The Living Room
I also used the bird theme on my coffee table vignette in the living room.
This brown little bone china bird figurine is a piece of English chinaware.
On the bottom it says Designed and Modelled by J.T. Jones and manufactured by Crowns Staff England.
I found this old hankie in my stash and it was the perfect colors to go with my muted decor.
I carried over the pinecone theme and added a nest with a feather and a pottery vase to round out the vignette.
It all sets atop a thrifted silver tray.
A tray is a great way to keep the vignette contained and also makes it so much easier to dust around!
In The Entryway
Finally, I also used birds and pinecones on my entryway table.
Nothing too fussy, just a vase of pinecone greenery, a typewriter and a bird.
Tippi Hedren has nothing on me.
Run, Tippi, run!
Mary Ellen
Oh good my house isn't only home that's gone to the birds! I have had several ask me when they come in my home to tell me the story of all the bird cages- no story to tell except I love them I say!
Great vignettes!
Mary
Those bird vignettes are amazing!
Shelia
LOL! Love your last snap! 🙂 I love seeing your bird gathering in your pretty vignettes.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Kim K.
Love these vignettes. I'm sure Pottery Barn will be all over your aviary theme for their catalog next year. We actually had an Alfred Hitchcock themed Halloween party one year. I came as Tippi.
Melinda
I think you ARE thinking SPRING!!!
M 🙂
The Refeathered Roost
Well I adore your bird theme vignette. I am a bird lover too! I keep saying no more birds...and then I bought a swan to paint for my daughter's room...does that count? So glad to have found your blog via A Stroll Thru Life.
melinda
Sea Witch
LOL, you had me at Run Tippi Run!
Astrid
I love all your birds!! I actually just picked up a made in Japan vintage Cardinal figurine this evening.
Linda @ A La Carte
Loving all the birds and your great vignettes. I have lots of birdies and I do enjoy decorating with them...granny collections, oh no!
hugs, Linda
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Now I'll be humming the theme song from Alfred Hitchcock all night! That was one creepy movie. Ooo wee' ooo.
I love those sweet little birdies in the first photos. They definitely are not the killer birds in the movie.
Sarah Krouse
so your the one buying up all the figurines! i love them all!
andrea@townandprairie
Pam, you are hilarious! That was so unexpected, I love it! Your bird collection is growing...I liked that rather larger one with the crest in his head...so regal. The feathers add a nice touch!
Jeannie and Linda
I love your birds! I think it IS cool to have animal statues around! Love your blog and style of writing.
Thank you for joining us (you are #100!) and we will enjoy being members of your lovely blog. One of the best things about blogging is making new friends.
Have a blessed evening.
Linda (and Jeannie) at The French Hens Nest
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
I am a grandmother, maybe that's why I like figurines! I love your vignettes.
Ann@A Sentimental Life
Yes your home has gone to the birds! They are wonderful pieces, I just put several birdies out myself today. Maybe we are thinking of spring?
I'm Sally.
You crack me up. LOL (love the birds & all the vignettes!!!)