Spring Birdie

I realize spring is almost over.  Really and truly, I picked up this dollar store bird back in January even before the dollar store bird craze hit blog land!  Last week, I finally decided I'd better get this happy little bird out for show and tell! (At least before it has to fly south for winter, right?!)

I wish I had taken pictures before painting.  But... I didn't.  I found this adorable candle stand at Hobby Lobby.  I gave the bird and the candle stand a nice coat of heirloom white spray paint.  I decided to try out the famous Ralph Lauren faux finish, too. I love the depth it added to the final paint job!!  Gorgeous!

I added some green Spanish moss and gave the bird a little nest to sit on.  It seemed rather plain -Jane until I added a little fabric.  In case I haven't mentioned it before, I adore this fabric!!  I used it here and here.

I love my little spring Bird!  What a happy token of spring!  (Which we are finally starting to feel here in Colorado!)