Posts tagged: bird
Curbly Video Podcast: Build Your Own Mid-Century Modern Birdhouse.
By ChrisjobAnyone interested in design and architecture can appreciate the brilliant combination of modern materials and contemporary lifestyle patterns inhabitated in the classic mid-century modern ranch home. But rare is the lucky individual that'll every live in an Eichler or an iconic Case Study House. Heck, most of us will never even live in California.
So bring some modernism to your house, whatever its era, by creating a home for your native avian » READ MORE
DIY Modern Birdbath.
By ChrisjobHere's a great DIY project that allows you to create a contemporary (no Doric columns here) birdbath with only $20 in materials from your local hardware store. It seems quite large as well, and won't break your back when moving or restyling your patio.
Materials:
- 1/2" galvanized pipe
- 1/2" galvanized floor flange
- Recycled glass bowl
- Plumbers epoxy
- Scrap wood
- Large, heavy hammer
For the full instructions from Modish blog, click the li » READ MORE
Mid-Century Birdhouses.
By ChrisjobYou may never get to live in an actual Case Study house, but that doesn't mean you can't look at one every day. "At Modern Birdhouses..., they've released a series inspired by architects of the Case Study Houses Program--specifically J.R. Davidson, Richard Neutra, and Ralph Rapson. They're made of SmartWood oiled teak, with floating aluminum roofs in three signature modern silhouettes, and they ship preassembled, so you don't have to be as g » READ MORE
Modernist Bird Houses.
By ChrisjobSwitched On Set states:
"Never mind some bread and nuts, if you really want to treat the birds in your garden, get them the ultimate in stylish living - scaled replicas of great architectural homes for birds.
That's what German design company Raumhochrosen is now offering. There's a range of homes including 60s gems like the Gunter Wratzfeld's House Watzenegg in Dornbirn (1963) and Rudolf Wäger's Dice House in Götzis (1965) through to more conte » READ MORE
Bird Wood Book.
By ChrisjobIf I had one of these "Bird Wood Books", I'd probably keep my promise to myself to journal a few times a week. From VeronicaPress' Etsy shop, "'Bird' is a 4x6 blank book bound with a coptic stitch and handcrafted wooden covers. The covers have been hand-sanded, hand-screenprinted and finished with a clear varnish to resist scratches and dings, while the pages are a text-weight Mowhawk Superfine paper. This particular book is made with ash covers, » READ MORE
How To Attract Birds in the Winter.
By ChrisjobThe always useful Organic Gardening magazine offers some tips to keep backyard birds visible and present at your home during the cold months.
How To Grow a Hummingbird Garden.
By Chrisjob"With a little luck, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a hummingbird this summer. These miniature winged wonders are awe-inspiring for their size, speed and remarkable beauty, plus their uncanny maneuverability. But you don’t have to wait for a chance sighting — you can easily attract hummingbirds right to your back yard by creating a simple, vibrant hummingbird garden.
Good hummingbird habitat doesn’t have to be complicated. Your feather » READ MORE
Bird Cannibalism
By DIY Maven
DWR is featuring this absolutely beautiful Egg Birdfeeder ($150) in an aqua blue that is to die for, but there’s something about birds eating from an egg-shaped bird feeder that's a little creepy. One of Fortune Magazine’s 25 Best Products of 2004, the design finally answers that age-old question, What came first, the chicken or the egg? The egg, as it attracts the birds.
So, I was looking for ideas for artwork for my apartment....
By lafemmedramatiqueand I came across one of my new fav. etsy shops... I've already suggested to someone else some of the stuff in there... it's modernarteveryday.etsy.com
unfortunately, I'm poor, and can't actually afford to BUY any of the stuff... oh, how I do hate that whole money bussiness...
So, here are some of my favs, and, more importantly, the ones that I think I might be able to get away with DIYing... not exact copies (duh, that's stealing) but.... "ins » READ MORE
