Birdcage

[Rubyfig]

I was given a white wooden birdcage as a present. It's the kind that is for decoration not for keeping a bird in. But I am not sure where to put it and what to do with it.

[Lorraine]

Just use it as a decorator piece. I am sure it will look stunning where every you put it. Are you aware you can also buy an articificial bird to place inside the cage, nothing at all like the real thing though. :)

[Lorraine]

I bought a White Birdcage from Adairs just over 12 months ago, it is supposed to be a decorator piece, I have my budgie in it, he loves it. The cage I have is not wooden though. :)

[Overwhelmed]

It's beautiful on a hall table, dresser, coffee table or bedside table clustered with other smaller things. Flowers like orchids are beautiful in it. I wouldn't put anything too brightly coloured in it though...keep items white or stylishly black or even crystal/glass. A cluster of crystal glasses of various sizes in there would be pretty.

[Elements]

If you have a blank space somewhere on the ground you could put it witha selection of other biggish items in a corner.....
Say a large pot your birdcage and a smaller decorative peice grouped together on the ground somewhere......

[Katrina]

I hoard birdcages! Here are some from my home. Maybe an idea for you?

[Lorraine]

That's it Katrina, you WILL be at my home tomorrow to restyle it. Your home is beautiful. :)

[Elements]

Katrina, what a beautiful eye you have for putting things together......I love seeing what other poeple do with their decorator pieces.....
Love it:D

[Katrina]

I found a few more shots - I move stuff around A LOT!

[Julie-Ann]

They look gorgeous Katrina. I love all the ideas for this.
I had a metal white birdcage that I kept a fern type plant in. It was on the floor in the meals area- which is kind of conservatory in style. It's stuffed in a cupboard at the moment. I might have to drag it out:D

[Lorraine]

Julie-Ann, smack your fingers, I hope you have taken your birdcage out of the cupboard. :) Katrina has a fantastic look with her home. :)

[Julie-Ann]

Lol I will get it out today - I promise:D

[Lorraine]

Well if you don't get it out of the cupboard today, you will be in serious trouble young lady. :D

[Julie-Ann]

I would say you sound just like my mum- except she's not that bossy:D:D

[Lorraine]

LOL!!! :D Well where is the picture of it young lady. :D:D

[Julie-Ann]

I still haven't done it:( and I have to buy a new plant to go in it. And to do that I would have to go out and stop talking here- you wouldn't want that would you;)?

[Lorraine]

Sheesh :D whatever is wrong with you.....LMAO. Get to it now young lady :D No need to worry about the plant Julie-Ann. AND we are multi skilled so I'm sure you could find a way to still chat on the forum whilst out shopping. LMAO :D

[Julie-Ann]

I don't think you are allowed to post on using your phone whilst driving lol.
Give me a few days. And I am still deciding plant or candles:confused:

[daphadills]

If you still cant find a home for it, i would happily take it off your hands ha ha ha
Im so desperately looking for one, but just haven't found one yet :(

[Julie-Ann]

We have talked before about doing a swap of ornaments and cushions etc. It's an interesting idea but not sure how it would work.
If you live in Perth you can always borrow it for a while- just make sure you take a picture for Lorraine or she will be after you too:D:D

[Lorraine]

LOL!!! You can make your own driving rules then.
Getting impatient now missy!!!! LOL!!! :p

[Lorraine]

You had better believe it. :p

[Kidsinaustralia]

I found this Birdcage at the opshop today and fell in love, it is quite old and delicate, and just after some ideas on cleaning it and making it a focal point in a newish home.

[gabrielle2106]

OH my...Katrina, can you please come to my house, i really need help. I was going to post some pics but now i feel so bad, my house is soooooo bad.

[Julie-Ann]

Gabrielle, Katrina's house is stunning but everybody's home is special to them and we all enjoy sharing in your achievements. Never hesitate to post - you would be surprised that the simplest things can be so inspiring to others. Just this moment I was thinking how much I have learnt from everyone here:)

[Julie-Ann]

KidsinAustralia I would take the gentle, gentle approach with cleaning such a treasure. Dust it with a small brush- a dust pan brush or preferably something smaller- maybe a blush brush. Then I would clean with hot soapy water and a toothbrush but don't have the toothbrush to wet, just slightly damp. If the material gets to wet it may swell. Allow it to dry. You may need to do this a few times.:)