My dad was an avid bird lover. He was also the type to pull over on a long drive home if he saw any sort of yard sale or auction going on, just to look around. When I saw this birdhouse in an antique shop in the Adirondacks, I immediately imagined its creator being friends with my dad, eager to create a beautiful home for birds who need a rest from a long day of flying. I’ve kept it on the top shelf of a cupboard housing many of my treasures, where it constantly reminds me of the connection to and love I have for nature and its inhabitants.

• Original 6” x 8” oil painting, framed in a custom black and gold frame

• Handmade wooden birdhouse with leather handle, measuring 8” x 10” x 7”