nests in a dozen beautiful ways

With March approaching and the snow melting, birds have begun to once again fill the air with their sweet melodies. The black amsel serenades the melting-sorbet sunset again, and I know spring can't be far away.

I love the intricate weaving and secrecy of nests, and I love the shiny blue or speckled eggs inside.

I went in search of beautiful nests to share with you, and loved what I found.

:: printed card, handmade on peconic bay  ::

:: wedding favor, martha stewart weddings :: cupcake, dahlia bakery  ::

:: felted titmouse couple in handmade nest, gotcrowcreations  on etsy ::

:: nest with truffle-filled eggs, williams-sonoma  :: handblown nest bell jar, williams-sonoma  ::

:: tiny woodland terrarium robin's nest necklace, woodlandbelle  on etsy :: aqua nest tile coaster, robotcandy  on etsy ::

:: modern nest party favor project, country living  :: pussy willow nest project, martha stewart  ::

:: blue bird nest soap set, loveleesoaps  on etsy :: robin egg ornaments in nest, jenniferarndt  on etsy ::

The beauty of it all!

Though, the most lovely of all nests are those built by careful beaks of wild birds.

Those are free....and priceless.

Tonight the moon is so full and round, white and gray in a pastel evening sky.

The earth is sopping wet and so full of promise and potential.

It was so warm on my walk to the grocery store this afternoon that it seemed strange that the trees didn't have their leaves on yet.

All in due time.

So far, I've seen ten wild primulas, two earthworms, and the beginnings of snow drops in a neighbour's yard.

And I brought home the most tender head of bib lettuce....I was no less pleased than I would have been with a giant rose. It's leaves like petals, it's center a fist of delicate crisp folds.

I'm swooning over lettuce.....it must be spring!

Right now, in this moment as I sit here writing, there is a bird outside my window singing the most lovely melody as the sky grows dark. I have missed bird song this long winter!

Hubby is picking up chinese take-out.

We're cozying in for the german version of American Idol. It's very entertaining, and we have our contestant who we're hoping and calling for. This is him singing I'll Be There if you're interested!

He's had a hard life, comes from nothing, and is so talented...we hope his dreams come true.

xoxo country girl