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Birds and Bags


Lots of birds come to visit us here on a daily basis including the red bellied woodpecker and cardinal posted above. My computer is situated in front of a window where I can peruse and hear many different birds. Occasionally a woodpecker will decide to drill on our roof and you would think it was a jackhammer. Amazing that such a small bird has so much power. 

Recently on one of Anni's supervised walks she upset a cardinal by trying to chase it and it proceeded to follow her from branch to branch chirping very loudly. Later I discovered that it has a nest with babies and was letting Anni know that she is not welcome. Anni was completely oblivious and quickly got distracted when a little butterfly crossed her path.

Shop Update: Cross Body Satchels with handmade bird appliques now available in the Pesky Cat Designs shop!
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Annuk said…
Oh I love those birdies! And your bags too :)!
Your Anni is a lucky girl!!!
May 19, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Yael said…
Elisa, the bird photos are wonderful! And Anni - I feel I know her more and more, she is such a lovely cat! Pretty bags too of course! Have a nice weekend!
May 19, 2011 at 8:41 PM
Loddelina said…
Have you thought of designing a woodpecker shaped bird applique?
I love all of your birds on branches appliques, they really make your bags stand out!
May 20, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Pesky Cat Designs said…
Thanks for visiting us and for your lovely comments! Anni is quite happy to get so much attention. I will be sure to post more pics of her in my future posts :)

Damjana- I have done specific bird in the past such as blue jays,doves and small parrots. It seems that my more general birds sell better so I tend to use them more often when creating bags. But I can always do a custom order!
May 20, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Pesky Cat Designs said…
Damjana- A woodpecker, perhaps pecking away at a tree sounds like a cool idea. I just may try it!
May 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Esme said…
Elisa, both the birds and the bags are lovely. I hope you had a lovely weekend.
May 23, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said…
What beautiful birds to see out your window.

Your new bags are so pretty.
May 24, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Sandrine said…
Love your collage Eliza and the little story :) The woodpecker reminds me of a childhood cartoon Woody woodpecker... that I LOVED! LOL You probably remember it too?! :)
Thanks for your comment it was such a lovely time catching up with another bunch of like-minded ladies, and we had a great excuse to do so! :)
May 29, 2011 at 7:04 PM
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