Just a Moment...

Here birdy birdy, originally uploaded by melissa.coats.

WhiteLightnin'

WhiteLightnin' by coatsmel

1. Scrabble wall tiles
2. Faux-notebook paper dish towel - awesome!
3. Earrings
4. Owl umbrella stand - to scare away the grackles
5. K bag
6. Yogurt maker

Bring on the Grackles

Grackle Deterrent, originally uploaded by melissa.coats.

These blackbirds are everywhere, and they're loud. Their call is a high pitched, fast chicka-chicka-chika-chika. They travel in herds, much like cattle. And this spring they feel welcome on our porch, helping themselves to the dog food, bathing in the water bowl. Then, they leave their poop trail everywhere. One even had the gall to fly in our backdoor and scare the daylights out of us in our own kitchen. We found this lovely plastic, creepy-eyed solution at our local hardware store. So far, no grackles. Although, Turner did say he saw them all huddling in our tree, most likely planning their attack for when we walk out to our cars, out of range from the glassy eyed predator. He needs a name...I'm thinking Alfred....

Cute Chicks

The cutest thing about this little hen is the hidden Easter egg inside! Purchased this handmade item for $1 from someone at work.

Basket Case

I love Easter, specifically Easter Baskets. Don't even get me started on the true meaning of Easter, for us it's about Spring, New Life, Hunting for Painted Eggs, Candy, and of course the Baskets of Goodness. I've started picking up some treasures for this year's basket, I couldn't resisit. This little birdie, or one very similar, belted out "take me home tonight."