Talented Time Travelers in Focus #47

YOU CAN JOIN THIS WEEK'S PARTY—STILL IN PROGRESS—HERE!

But take a peek at some of the talented travelers from last week's party, first.

It's always fun to discover the reasons a blog—or blogger—has been given the unique name attributed to it.

When you read the featured post of Queenie @ Queenie's Vintage Finds and Treasures, the meaning of her name becomes crystal clear.  She's the Queen at unearthing hidden treasures at yard sales and thrift stores.

I know firsthand that homesteading has its ups and downs.  Many of us learn as we go!

Such was the case with Dr. Momi @ Homesteading At Redtail Ridge—when she hatched her idea for getting a chicken to complete the task started by a duck.

You'll just have to visit her to sort that one out!  ; )

I really like home tours.  Do you?  Of course you do!

Then jump on over to Walnut & Vine and let Rebecca take you on a little cottage tour.

When I visited Melissa @ Shabby Love and saw all her fabulous recent estate sale finds, I just had to see if she lived anywhere in the vicinity of Queenie.

If those two gals lived in the same state, the pickin's for great goods would certainly be scarce for all the rest of you.  lol

You know how much I like trash-to-treasure projects.

Well, I thought this was a really cute t-t-t linked  to TTT by Snowflakes and Dragonflies.

Don't you just love this vintage radio shared by Jori @ Hi There Cupcake!?

The color falls right in line with today's trends.

What would we do without thrift stores, yard and estate sales, and the like?  We'd pay A LOT MORE for our home décor, that's what!

Thank goodness for such shopping venues, where we can find ugly ducklings to turn into beautiful swans—just like Lisa did with her chairs.

And last but not least, if you want to learn to make stylish accent pillows as simply as possible, visit DIY HOME DECORATING IDEAS.COM for a terrific tutorial.

And that's another wrap.

Now, let's go so see what creative minds have conjured up this week!

Time Travel Thursday #48 - That Nesting Instinct

Welcome to the 48th Time Travel Thursday linky party at the Brambleberry Cottage!

Are you ready to do some traveling? Great; 'cause time never stands still!

One of the greatest joys I experience every single day, living where I do, is the ability to revel in the wonders of nature—up close and personal!

A CARDINAL NEST AMONG THE BLACKBERRY BRAMBLES BEHIND THE CHICKEN COOP

I've always been an avid birdwatcher, but spending my days tending to our quaint little farmstead and encountering these lovely creatures in their natural habitats has given me an even deeper appreciation for the intricate details of their lives.

THE BEAUTIFUL, BUT MESSY NEST OF AN EASTERN PHOEBE, PERCHED JUST BELOW THE ROOFLINE OF A GABLE OF OUR COTTAGE

It is so interesting to note the locations chosen, as well as, the shapes and varied materials used in the construction of the nests created by each type of bird. 

NEST OF AN UNIDENTIFIED BIRD, TUCKED HIGH ATOP THE RAFTERS OF ONE OF THE BARNS

After living here almost six years, the Yankee and I have observed that these winged wonders will set up housekeeping almost anywhere.

And the sweet, petite Carolina Wrens are the most notorious for this.

A CAROLINA WREN NEST IN A BIRD FEEDER...

AND ONE BETWEEN TWO VINTAGE ENAMEL PANS ON THE POTTING BENCH...

AND ONE BENEATH AN OLD SINK BEHIND THE BARN...

No doubt, that old cast-iron sink made a very good incubator.  ; )

AND ANOTHER CAROLINA WREN NEST BUILT IN THE BACK OF A SMALL REFRIGERATOR, LOCATED IN ONE OF THE OUTBUILDINGS

During nesting season, anything remaining stationary for even a few days, becomes fair game for one of our feathered friends to homestead.

For example, this box of castoffs was placed on the front porch to donate to the local thrift store during my next trip in town.  But within a few short days...

it had become a cozy little birdie cottage.  So there it remained for weeks, atop a table on the porch. 

I just didn't have the heart to evict the tweet little family living there.

The joys these melodious marvels bring to us here at the Brambleberry Cottage are well worth any minor inconveniences associated with discovering nests in unexpected places. 

Linking to Susan's for Outdoor Wednesday, Mary's for Share the Love Wednesday, Suzanne's for Vintage Thingie Thursday, Tracie's for Cottage Flora Thursdays, Meg's for Everything But the Kitchen Sink, Debra's for Vintage Inspiration Friday, and Cindy's for Show and Tell Friday.

IF YOU LINK TO THE PARTY, PLEASE BE SURE TO LINK BACK TO THE BRAMBLEBERRY COTTAGE ON YOUR BLOG.