I don’t know about you, but I really like to add elements of nature in my home decor. Does that make sense? Well, let me try and explain what I mean with thrifty ideas on How To Use Bird Nests In Home Decor.
It’s that time of month when I get to share a thrifty idea along with my talented and thrifty blogging friends.
This month I am excited to share several ways on how I have used REAL bird nests around my home for seasonal decorating and all year long.
Simple, easy and to the point. Nests look pretty all year long. In my opinion, anyway.
Vintage books, a nest and a plant. Easy peasy, right? You can use the eggs any time of year, but let me show you other things to replace eggs, later in my post.
How To Use Bird Nests In Home Decor can be as easy or as complicated as you make it. For a unique vignette, use some of your own favorite home accessories as a “base”. Then simply as your bird nest.
I like to place my real bird nests on my vintage scale or even a pedestal. Cute and unexpected, right?
What about on a pedestal and under a bell dome? I just love this. I wasn’t even sure it would fit. And I am so glad I gave it a try. So worth it.
What about a small pumpkin resting in a nest for Fall decorating? Once again under a bell dome. Love!
During the Christmas season, I painted some pecans silver and gold.
The shape reminds me of bird eggs. But with a metallic twist.
I have heard that if you find a bird nest in a Christmas tree, it is good luck. What if you find one in a wreath, is it the same tale?
I hope so, because I place three nests in my Christmas wreath. Aren’t the hummingbird nests sweet?
Each of the tiny humming bird nests were a gift and have a special meaning to me and my family.
The humming bird nests have special meaning to our family. When my mother-in-law had cancer there was a humming bird that built a nest on her deck. My mother-in-law was very sick from radiation and chemo for weeks. The humming bird (which she named Flo) kept her spirits up and was one of the only things she looked forward to on a daily basis. Flo was very protective of her eggs and once they hatched she would get very upset if anyone tried to look at them. EXCEPT when my mother-in-law did.
Flo came back to build a nest the following year-which is highly unusual for humming birds. My mother-in-law had the same joy and fulfillment as she did the first time watching Flo. She was just as sick as she was the year before.
The third year my sweet mother-in-law passed away and Flo never returned. So you can see why I love bird nests so much. They represent life and gifts to me.
I hope you have enjoyed the simple, meaningful and easy ways on How To Use Bird Nests In Home Decor.
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We too love decorating with nests and nature. The nest with the painted pecans is so pretty. Thank you for sharing your sweet story about your mother in law – so touching.
At this time of year when all the leaves are off the trees I can spot lots of nests around my place. I never thought about picking up the ones that fall to the ground and using them. Daughter just started a bird collection, I am going to tell her to do that.
You know I love using nature too. Love your vignettes, as always. You are a talented little lady!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful ideas!! I have a glass dome that is in my cupboard and this is a perfect idea!!!! I am putting it out tonight when I get home! And I love the bird nest in the Christmas tree!! Yep, going to use that one as well!! Your hummingbird story touched my heart as we have just found out my sister has only months to live after a seven year battle with cancer, I hope she can find something to bring her joy every day!
I always have a nest or two in my Christmas tree. Love the story about your MIL’s hummingbird :)
Meegan, I love birds also. We have hummingbirds each year also and they are such fun to watch. I also like to use bird nests. How to do get all the critters, etc. out of them to use in your home?? Thanks!
Love all your nest ideas Meegan!
what a sweet and loving story about your connection to birds nests. I think Flo was more then just a hummingbird to your mom in law. I too love finding them around the property.
I have never seen a hummingbird nest so thanks for showing one. The story about your MIL was very touching. I’m so glad that the hummingbird’s nest gave her some comfort.