You've seen these decorative birdcages everywhere. If you're like me, you probably own a few. But once you buy them, what are you supposed to do with them?
Here are 5 tips for displaying those decorative birdcages:
1) Hang them from a tree like a chandelier. Hang many of them. They can transform a hum drum tree into a work of art in seconds.
Well probably not seconds. There is the attaching of the wire or cord to the birdcages so they hang straight, getting of the ladder, and getting someone to climb the ladder or at least hold it...
2) Fill it with flowers and use it as a centerpiece for a special event or wedding. Use a great contrasting color for the flowers so they don't blend in with the birdcage.
3) Get one or two exquisite blooms and place them in a simple vase or jar in your home. Large headed roses, peonies, chrysanthemums or a small bouquet of your favorite flowers would add a nice touch to any room.
via Weddings on the French Riviera
4) Place a wide-mouthed vase of water in the birdcage and just stick flowers into it. After you place each flower step back and see where the next flower should go. That way you won't end up with a giant blob sticking out of a cage.
5) If the cage is MADE OF METAL you can put lighted candles in it. Do not try this if the birdcage is made of wood. It might look nice, but not for long. Battery-operated candles would work well in any type of birdcage.
What ideas do you have for decorating these birdcages?
Mimi
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Beautiful ideas! Now all I need to find is a cute little bird cage :)
Jennelise
Posted by: Jennelise | 01/14/2012 at 03:45 PM
What a beautiful name. Glad you found the ideas helpful. I'm sure you'll find some nice birdcages soon.
Posted by: Mimi | 01/14/2012 at 04:16 PM
Hi Mimi,
I'm so glad you linked to our little party and with something close to my heart no less! (I am MAD for birdcages!!) I have a few other ideas posted in our blog, too.
Thank you so much for sharing. I'll definitely be trying some of these.
Hugs,
Patti
Posted by: Patti | 01/14/2012 at 09:20 PM
I'm so glad you liked the post on decorative birdcages. Look forward to visiting Ivy and Elephants again.
Posted by: Mimi | 01/16/2012 at 09:20 AM
LUV these ideas, Mimi! Now I know what to do with the birdcages I've been slowly collecting! :) My fav is the photo of the ones hanging from the tree!
oxo laurie
Posted by: laurie@heavenswalk | 01/17/2012 at 07:48 PM
Laurie, I love the image with all the birdcages hanging in the tree too. Time to dust off your own birdcages and put them on display. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Posted by: Mimi | 01/18/2012 at 02:16 PM
You've been featured for Functional Friday!
Thanks for stopping by to link up!
~Angela
Posted by: Angela @ The Not So Functional Housewife | 01/19/2012 at 07:35 PM
Angela, Thanks so much for featuring my post, 5 tips for Displaying Decorative Birdcages on your blog, the Not so Functional Housewife.
Posted by: Mimi | 01/20/2012 at 11:01 AM
I dearly love the image of the cages in the tree, great look. I have a faithful couple that has been painted several times and they always look great. Thanks for sharing. Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Lovitt | 01/21/2012 at 08:04 PM
Kathy, I'm so glad you enjoyed the post on decorative birdcages. Mine have been painted several times just like yours. Thanks for stopping by.
Posted by: Mimi | 01/24/2012 at 12:00 PM
Craft and DIY project are always so much fun. Bird cages are becoming very in these days, they have a stylish vintage look to them. They can be placed indoors or outdoors and not necessarily used for birds, they're very decorative on their own.
Posted by: Bird Cages | 02/11/2014 at 02:50 PM
Thanks so much for your comment. I especially like the vintage style bird cages. I'm glad you enjoy DIY and craft projects. Please check out our Pinterest board http://goo.gl/3wuQOr
Posted by: Mimi | 02/12/2014 at 11:42 AM