Bluebird Post was inspired by Tasha Tudor's Sparrow Post. I made it from a piece of old ply wood, small nails, hinges for the roof, regular wall paint and black tole paint for the faux bird hole. I have read about people in the past white washing fences, sheds, and houses so I thought I would give my Bluebird Post a vintage look and white wash it before I painted the details. The whitewashing doesn't show up very well in the picture. To open the roof and get inside, I put a cute little bird door knob. You can't imagine how excited I was in the isle at Hobby Lobby when I found the perfect knob for my Bluebird Post.
The Bluebird Post sometimes holds invitations to tea parties, bonfires, movie nights, or other such activities. One might just find a little note of encouraging words, a Bible verse, or a poem. It's always nice to receive little gifts like these pears I gave to my kids. Even my niece's little toddlers expect something for them inside when they visit. I am so happy to place something inside for them when I know they are coming. I think the Bluebird Post brings me more joy than it brings to the ones receiving the gifts.
If you are ever at our house and you see the star hanging from the door knob, open the lid; there just might be something for you waiting inside.
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