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"Bird In Hand" Compact Designed by Salvador Dali

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance


Talk about a "designer" accessory -- this post WWII "Bird in Hand" compact was designed by artist Salvador Dali himself. Of course you would never really use it, but talk about an interesting collector's piece! He's a cute little bird (not at all bizarre like so many of Dali's art pieces) with all kinds of compartments inside. He opens up by pushing on the tail, which reveals a place for powder (the original puff is intact) and a place in the tail for pills, plus his head pulls off as a place for lipstick. $1695

Very cool and funky -- they just don't make them like this anymore!

Via Book of Joe

Gallery: Salvador Dali "Bird In Hand" Compact


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Eames House Bird

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor


Charles and Ray Eames, masters of interior design, really loved a particular piece of folk art in the form of a little wooden black bird. It has been the focus of their living room for over 50 years and has appeared in many photographs, and now it's going into reproduction so we can each have one of our own. The Eames House Bird couldn't be more simple, made of black Alder with a black lacquer finish and steel wire legs, and I think that it has a very cheerful looking disposition (which is perhaps why the Eames' liked it so much). 10.75"h x 3.5" x 11", $195.

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Gallery: Eames House Bird




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Tags: bird, decor, eames, house bird, HouseBird

Toikka Festive Pheasant

by Sandy Maple (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor


Oiva Toikka's beautiful art-glass birds have been prized by collectors for many years. Crafted at Finland's iittala studio, each mouth-blown piece is a one-of-a-kind work of art. This pheasant is one of the most colorful from the 2007 collection, standing tall and proud with a subtly patterned body offset with glowing green and a touch of red. It is also one of the largest Toikka birds, measuring 15" L x 9-3/4" H. From a limited edition of just 2,000, this signed and hand-numbered Festive Pheasant sells for $985.

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Tags: art-glass, bird, decor, festive-pheasant, finland glass, FinlandGlass, glass, glass-bird, glass-decor, iitala, mouthbolown-glass, pheasant, toikka, Toikka Festive Pheasant, ToikkaFestivePheasant

Lee Hale Bird Feet Candle Holders

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

If you're looking to put some "creepy" on your table then these Lee Hale Bird Feet candle holders could be what's missing. I'm all about the outdoors and generally gravitate towards things with a natural theme, but these decapitated bird feet are not appealing to me at all. They even look a little violent, what with the big claws and all.

But obviously somebody in the world must love them, and differences in taste is what makes everything interesting. So if you think these are beautiful then great for you -- just 60,000 yen for the pair.


Via Wists

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Tags: bird, birds, candle, candle holder, candle holders, CandleHolder, CandleHolders, candles, feet, hale, lee hale, LeeHale, light, lighting, table, table top, TableTop

Jonathan Adler Bird Salt and Pepper Shakers

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor


What better for a summer table than a pair of chubby little birds that won't make a mess? Although they are cute and a little chubby, these bird salt and pepper shakers from Jonathan Adler are also modern and classy. Simplified down to their purest form and then accented with bold geometrical patterns, they have a surprising air of life and I almost expect them to bob their little heads in agreement. Created of high fired stoneware and available in either chartreuse or white, the taller one stands 3" high. $48.

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Feed Bird Feeder

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Pets, Garden

The loss of a bird feeder to the squirrels - something every bird feeder-owner is familiar with - means that a replacement is in order. Most anti-squirrel feeders are, to be honest, ugly. The Feed Bird Feeder makes no guarantees about is squirrel-deterrence abilities, but the design alone is easily worth giving it a change. The feeder was designed by Gary Cruce as a companion to his Nest birdhouse. It is made of bent European Birch laminate with a clear window and is weatherproofed by a high quality oil. Price: $85.

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Tags: bird, Bird Feeder, Feed, Feed Bird Feeder, FeedBirdFeeder, garden

Ostrich Egg Jug

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

The Ostrich Egg Jug is for the hostess who has it all. It is made from a real ostrich egg, with sterling silver spout, handle and base. The concept came from the fact that some tribes in South Africa used the giant birds' shells to carry water for thousands of years, taking advantage of their impressively sturdy build. The jug measures 7.75" x 4.75" and can one egg's worth of water or other liquid, or about 60-ounces. Price: $385.

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Tags: bird, egg, eggs, jug, ostrich, pitcher, water pitcher

Copper Spiral Bird Feeder

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Pets

This Copper Spiral Bird Feeder is the most striking feeder we've seen in a long time. While the plain, but shiny, copper may not be the most luxurious accessory in your garden, think about how much more visually appealing it is than those thrown-together plywood houses that seem to be just about everywhere. Each one is handcrafted, with a roof to shelter the birds and seed and a perforated lower shelf to provide aeration for the feed and a secure perch for the birds. Even a sparrow would look regal perched atop one of these feeders - and they are only $89.95 each.


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Kate Moss Goes in for Taxidermy

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Celebrity Shopping

We've mentioned before that taxidermy is a surprisingly popular trend among city-dwellers apparently so desperate for contact with nature that they're content to put dead animals in their apartments. Of course, some refrain from using real animals, but Kate Moss has just bought into the trend with the purchase of a £4,000 piece called "To Every Seed his own Body" from British taxidermist Polly Morgan. The piece has a blue tit (a small bird) lying apparently dead on top of a prayer book, all under glass. It appears that the piece also has a tiny chandelier inside that can be lit via a cord strung through the bottom of the case.


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Tags: animal, animals, art, bird, blue tit, BlueTit, kate moss, KateMoss, polly morgan, taxidermist, taxidermy, trend



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