YES! BIRD'S NEST WILL BE OPEN THIS SUMMER

It's been almost a year since my last blog, and so much has happened in that time.....I didn't open last year so that I would have time to help my parents, and mother-in-law, and I'm so glad I took that time to be with them.   Since that time my father passed away the end of Sept., (miss him.) and mother-in-law moved into a small apt. in our home. So, maybe I'm crazy, but I'm getting excited about opening the shop again this summer.  I missed it.  I've been going to garage sales and auctions again and really enjoying it.  I told my husband I think this will help me keep my sanity, and his comment was, "or drive you insane." :)  It will be good to see all my friends again.  We are having a big garage/barn/porch sale on April 6, which is a Wed. (the same day that F. D. Miller feed mill has their Ladies Day), and there will be a lot of other garage sales in the same area.  I'll be getting rid of the old and making room for new things.  I like to buy things that others can fix up and be creative with, and you should be able to find quite a few bargains.  I have a lot of great decorating ideas for the shop that I picked up on a long week-end antiquing in several shops between here and Bloomington, IL, and look forward to building new displays.  Just bought a hammer at the latest auction and it will be put to good use! So, come one, come all on April 6.....(The Bird's Nest Shop will be open that day too), and then plan to  open the Shop with my regular hours the first week of May....May 3 to be exact....(2 days after our 45th anniversary...what a way to celebrate.) :)  See you all later...........

BIRD'S NEST CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER SEASON

Bird's Nest will not be opening the shop doors this summer.  We want to be available to help our parents as they need us.  The Bird's Nest items can still be purchased in Shipshewana at several stores that I wholesale to, so be sure to look them up.  If you need a special item, you can always contact me and I'll be happy to help you out! The Stone Birdhouses can be found at the Dutch Blessing, NorthVillage, Shipshewana, Aprons and sewn items can be found at Yoder's Dept. Store in the shopping center across from the Flea Market in Shipshewana, and Uniquely Made has purchased some of the inventory of Antiques and Collectables I had in the shop.  They are located on Morton Street in Shipshewana.   One new item this spring, being sold at Yoder's Dept. Store in Shipshewana is the Hidden Pocket Hanger Cover.

You can hide valuables under an old winter coat, or put all the accessories for a certain outfit in the pocket and when you pull the dress out...you have everything you need.  My sister thought it would be great for traveling.  Well, time to finish the taxes!!, so back to paperwork and sewing...always sewing or stoning to do.  Have a Happy and Blessed Spring. 

BIRD'S NEST CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

Bird's Nest has closed the doors for the season.  I had a good summer and it was wonderful to visit with everyone and meet new friends along with many returning visitors.  Thank you to all who made the year a success.  Now it's time to concentrate on celebrating Jesus' birth...the one who gives us new life in Him and Love, Joy, Peace and Hope in our lives. It's also time to spend with the grandchildren.... three of them decorated our tree...(along with Grandpa's help)  and it's the most beautiful  one ever! :)  This winter  I'll be working on new items for the shop, along with getting my inventory caught up. And who knows, we may even get a little vacation down south somewhere....??  Summers are way to busy for anything like that.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, May the Peace of Christ dwell in your hearts always...The Bird's Nest family, Karen and Galen

OPEN HOUSE AT BIRD'S NEST ALL WEEK ...NEW VENDORS, FOOD, GIFTS

 Here's Cindy Bontrager's table at the Open House...she brought some beautiful hand painted signs too...you're gonna love em!

Hand crocheted baby items, and she used the softest yarn...love them.















Also have beautiful hand made jewelry...you won't believe it..  Come on out so you have first pick.  Don't forget we have refreshments too.  Along with antiques, quilted items and unique clown and animal dolls.  See you later......

NEWS BREAK - OPEN HOUSE STARTING EARLIER :)

A few vendors needed to bring their items earlier, so we'll have the Open House start on Saturday....I'm also open today (Friday), if anyone is out and about....but sorry, no refreshments or specials until tomorrow.  The gift card/money holders are going well....I'll have to sew up a few over the week-end.  Hope to see you all next week! 



 Christmas Apron, along with many other aprons...some new work aprons, and Plus sizes available at the open house.

Beautiful pieced wall hanging made by my husbands cousin.  Be sure to check it out!










Catnip mice, your cat will LOVE it.  Made some special red and green ones for your christmas stockings.  They are made with catnip collected and dried locally.

Be sure to check out these washclothes...they have the scratcher right in the middle...no searching for the scratcher while washing dishes, or searching for your cloth when finished scrubbing...it's all in your hand!
I love them!