Upcycled Tea Time for the Birds

July 26, 2010 by Robin Plaskoff Horton

On my the hunt for objects repurposed into cool things for two garden rooms and a garden we are doing for the September Stamford, CT Designer Show House, I came across these teacups and creamers upcycled into bird feeders.

Working with the theme “Conversing with Nature: A Creative Garden Retreat,” interior designer, Victoria Lyon, and I are designing two rooms that will serve as a potting shed as well as a place to develop creative ideas for the garden, paint, sketch, read garden books, and otherwise lose one’s self in imaginative thought. We’ve got some fantastic eco-friendly and innovative things up our green sleeves: stay tuned for details.

Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Finding, Great Finds, Green & Sustainable, Reclaimed & Recycled
Tags: repurposed, upcycled for the garden
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Georgia said:

Fabulous. One to share with my crafty mother.

— July 26, 2010 @ 19:58

Megan said:

They’re adorable!

— July 26, 2010 @ 20:13

Penny said:

The birdfeeders are terrific. I purchased one for my garden.

— October 2, 2010 @ 23:25

Amberlee said:

45rIOs Very true! Makes a change to see someone spell it out like that. 🙂

— April 10, 2011 @ 12:50

marchello95 said:

The earth thanks you!
The ultimate in 3R:
reduce – the amount of material going into landfill
reuse – materials that can be repurposed
recycle – objects reincarnated for other use
Added bonus is that they’re beautiful and definitely a conversation piece in any garden setting.

— June 6, 2011 @ 11:14

Robin Plaskoff Horton said:

What a nice way to comment on these, thanks!

— June 9, 2011 @ 15:20

stephanie cavanaugh said:

THRILLED to find you. Just posted two slide shows about repurposing to my citified garden blog … One is a collection of shots taken at the Philadelphia Flower Show this spring and the other is photos snapped in private gardens and on the street. Looking forward to more.

— June 20, 2011 @ 17:06

Robin Plaskoff Horton said:

Glad you found us too Stephanie! Look forward to seeing your slide shows. I loved the Philadelphia Flower Show, it was my first time.

— July 7, 2011 @ 20:38

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Gilian Lopes said:

Thanks for sharing…

Kind regards all the way from Brasil

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Again, what glue did you use to make these? Would love to make a couple for my garden, but want to make sure that the glue is safe for the birds – just in case they decide to take a bite.

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