Tuesday, April 28, 2009

*K* is for *Kindness* or how I found Kindness in a piece of Driftwood....

My Motorcycle Man and I went to the beautiful Oregon coast a few weekends ago...Newport Bay to be exact...we always go "antique" shopping on our getaways...so on one of our jaunts we stumbled upon this quaint shop full of hummingbird and chickadee nesters...they looked like little cottages...sweet! We chatted with the maker of these magical creations for a bit....you could tell he was very passionate about the birdies and their homes..he gave us alot of info on the homes and the process of how to care for the birds - where and how to hang the nester..etc. I told him a story of how my man and I rescued a momma robin that had "hung" herself from a piece of fishing wire that she had woven into her nest...we took her to the bird hospital and they fixed her up and released her in our yard where she had her nest..she did end up building another nest, too!!! Anyway, I swear I saw tears in his eyes as I relayed the story ( I confess..I sniffled a lil too) Anyway, we decided on which cottages were coming home with us...hard to choose..they all were wonder-filled!
This is the Hummingbird nester...I just hung it here for the photo...we will find the perfect spot for it soon
The picture above is the Chickadee cottage....notice how it looks like an owl...this acts as a deterrent to the larger birds that prey on Finches and Chickadees.Lichen moss was gathered around 4,000 feet up in the Cascade range. The parent birds gather the moss as nesting material for the wee ones.Wood for the houses was packed off The Three Sisters mountain range near Bend, Oregon.


After paying for our nesters, he told us he had a gift for us ...he said he was waiting for the right customer to give it to and he knew it was us....it was this gorgeous piece of driftwood!!! He told us that he hauled it for a mile!! Let me tell you..it is heavy and HUGE!...(Oh Looky...a wee fairy has landed on it!!)..So, that is how I see *Kindness* in a piece of driftwood....




I will always remember that magical day in Newport every time I look at this wonderful piece of Kindness!!! If you are ever in the area his shop is The BirdHouse Company 2926 Ferry Slip Road #112 Newport, Oregon ( I didn't realize his road was *Ferry* slip....I just got Godbumps!!.......kindred spirits for sure!!!






I am developing a new product....clues are sprinkled in this post...can you guess???
Heart Hugs,
Coleen



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13 comments:

  1. KeKeApril 28, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    What a wonderful story! :)
    Those "nester" creations are just too cool for words.
    I can't imagine what you're creating, but I can't wait to see!!!

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  2. LauraApril 28, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Ciao
    La fatina รจ bellissima

    Laura

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  3. The Rustic VictorianApril 28, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Oh,,the birdhouses are so unusual,,one day I hope to see them in person and meet the man who created them, he sounds so sweet...and to give you that special hunk of driftwood...and on Ferry Slip Rd.!!The fairy is adorable, another treasure....So very KIND of you to share my friend.
    *M*

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  4. SueApril 28, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    What unique treasures! Isn't it nice to find a kindred spirit in a stranger! OK~ I am totally dense......I didn't pick up on the clues....can you give us some more??
    Blessings~LillySue

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  5. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BApril 28, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Bird houses? Fairy Houses? Great post and darling nester - I had a hummingbird nest last summer and we had 2-grandchildren-hummers, George & Gracie(we had a contest on my blog to name them) And of course, MammySweetieBird (hubby named her!)Hurry and tell us what it is??!

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  6. The Painted NestApril 28, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Fairy Houses~~Fairy Nest~~~ would be my guess !!! Would go so well with the wee faries~~~~~ I love the humming bird house!!! And it was so sweet of a gift. I hope you get a new family soon! SOOOOO Sweet!!!! Nesting Blessings, Deborah

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  7. MichelleApril 28, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Oh now I am going to have to make a jaunt to the coast! It's been so long since I've been to Newport or Cannon Beach!! It's about time for a little trip. :) Love, love, love that nester!!

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  8. ColeenApril 28, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    oh....someone has guessed really close to what my secret project is.......maybe I will post about it on the *P* for product post.....hmmmm....thinking on it.....
    Heart Hugs,
    Coleen

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  9. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Coleen, how nice! What a nice experience. The wood on the artist's "nesters" is amazing! You carried all this home on a motorcycle?! LOL!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your very, very kind comments.

    Diane

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  10. The Feathered NestApril 28, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    What a wonderful post Coleen! These birdhouses are such beautiful works of art!!! I can see how you were drawn to them. What a sweet act of kindness too, giving you the driftwood...he probably saw the "artist" in your eyes, seeing the beauty in all things, xxoo, Dawn

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  11. ColeenApril 28, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    oh dear...sorry to give the impression that we drove the motorcycle to the beach....I just call my hubby, "My Motorcycle Man".....

    Heart Hugs,
    Coleen

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  12. tamApril 28, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Great Post Collen! I LOVE Newport -my husband and I celebrated our 25th year of marrige last August there-it was gorgeous-we fell in love with the place. One of my dearest friends is so lucky to live and work down there. So we have plans to spend more time and maybe even retire on the coast of Oregon someday! We have been enjoying all the birds in our yard this year too. Hope you have a fun rest of your week~Smiles~Tam!

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  13. Marilyn MillerMay 14, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Newport is one of my all time favorite beaches to visit. Love your post. Good to be back.

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