Pop's Desert Aviary Kingdom

Welcome to Green Valley, Arizona!!!  

I have had the pleasure of having my living area be in the "Arizona" room, which is simply the back room with windows everywhere and big sliding glass doors.  This has allowed me to be greeted each morning by the bird community that visits here ALL DAY LONG to enjoy the treats my Dad sets out for them.  

These creatures LOVE their goodies and faithfully, daily, my Dad fills up their different feeding spots.

To get a "real" glimpse of the beauty I am beholding I have graciously found photos online of all the different breeds, giving photo credit where I am able.

I only wish I had audio to go along with this for as BEAUTIFUL as these birds are...they sound even more glorious!!!

Welcome to George Carey's Desert Aviary!!!

The man himself doing his daily duty while of course the birds wait (somewhat) patiently, definitely anxiously to go back to eating.

Here is the mix I watch everyday, ALL day!!! 

Special Featured Guest:

The Lazuli Bunting

photo by Doug Backlund

The Male Quail

The Lady Quail

The White-Crowned Sparrow

                                                         

The Male Cardinal

The Lady Cardinal

The Curve-billed Thrasher

The Cactus Wren

The "Sweet" House Sparrows

The Male House Finch

The Lady House Finch

The Lesser (though I think Grander) Goldfinch

The "Sweet Sweet" Dove

This week's new addition The Black-headed Grosbeak

and of course....

The Woodpeckers

The Lady Woodpecker

As well, I have enjoyed all the new babies tweeting with effort using all their feathers at the same time!  So far I have seen baby doves, woodpeckers, and house finches, and if I am very fortunate then maybe, just maybe, I will get to see some baby quail before I go!!!

Oh!!!  

I can not forget!!!!

We also enjoy a Daily Visit by

"Bun-Bun" The Bunny

and his Gal-Pal (too shy for le camera)!!!

As well, here's a couple other fun and fabulous critters I have seen here on the property....

The Common (again I say Grande) Raven

www.richard-seaman.com

and our Fabulous and Never Dull Visits with Our Neighbor

The Great Horned Owl

T. Beth Kinsey

http://fireflyforest.net

Gratefully, GRATEFULLY, this visit I have not encountered any snakes, except those that are part of The Desert Museum safely behind glass.  I have seen bats flying at night, and was greeted leaving the airport by a coyote crossing the boulevard.  

Arizona... absolutely gorgeous and absolutely never dull!!!!

Hawk taking a dip in my family's birdbath
photo by Carol Carey

Katherine Carey Millinery Spring 2011

Welcome Darlings!!!  

Featuring This Spring's Originals and 

A New Collection of Straws!!!

"Spring Twine"~

Hand woven straw twine in Spring Green. With coordinating hand sewn rose in green silk and green satin tie (to hold hat in place).
$295. $15 s/h

"Blue Skies"~

Hand woven straw twine in Sky Blue. With white wisteria blossom and a powder blue silk tie (to hold hat in place).
$295. $15 s/h

"Red Rider"~

Hand woven straw twine in the color I call Red Fence. With red blossoms and hand sewn coconut button centers.  

A red tie holds hat in place.
$295. $15 s/h

"Roped and Tied"~

Hand woven straw twine available in Wheat Yellow, Red Fence, Spring Green, or Sky Blue. With coordinating scarves or ties(hold hat in place) and hand sewn fleurs made from hankies.
$295. $15 s/h

"Tea Time"~

This style is available in Lavender (as seen), Spring Green, Lemonade, Periwinkle Blue or Crisp White... flowers to coordinate as inspired. Handwoven straw, hand sewn with les fleurs du jour. Elastic band holds hat in place... light as a feather!!!

$225. + $15 s/h 

(n/a currently... next availability end of June)

"Miss Daisy"~

This style is available in Lemonade (as seen), Spring Green, Lavender, or Periwinkle Blue. Handwoven straw, hand sewn with Daisies popping up everywhere. Scarf, ribbon, or tie to coordinate and hold hat in place.

$225. + $15 s/h 

(This hat in Lemonade is currently available... other colors available end of June)

"Peaches"~

Hand sewn rose of peach satin and chiffon and sunny yellow satin with cream ivory satin ribbon to hold hat in place. One of a kind.
$190. +$15 s/h

"Cocktail Hour"~

Coral chiffon and vintage lace hand sewn into rose with elastic band to hold hat in place. One of a kind.
$150. +$15 s/h

"Peachtini"~

Peach satin hand sewn rose with vintage coral embroidery on black taffeta . Elastic band holds hat in place. One of a kind.
$150. +$15 s/h

"Orange Blossom"~

Silk plaid in orange, yellow, and browns with orange chiffon hand sewn into rose. Red netting holds this light hat in place. One of a kind.
$185. +$15 s/h

"Sweetheart"~

Hand sewn rose of fuchsia Chinese satin brocade, peach chiffon, and pink satin. Pink satin ribbon holds hat in place. One of a kind.
$190. +$15 s/h

"Platinum"~

A huge hand sewn satin rose of platinum and silver. Faux pearls surprise the center. Ivory satin ribbon holds hat in place. One of a kind.
$190. +$15 s/h

"Silver Rose"~

Hand sewn silver rose with vintage rhinestone bauble center. Silver silk covered headband holds hat in place. One of a kind.
$170. +$15 s/h

"Caviar"~

Golden satin rose hand sewn with black taffeta leaves... elastic band holds hat in place. One of a kind.
$170. +$15 s/h

"Wisp"~

White tulle and vintage bauble are hand sewn to create light airy rose. Bridal satin covers headband. One of a kind.
$150. +$15 s/h

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These chapeauxs are currently available.  

To purchase please leave a note here or contact me at kcmillinery@yahoo.com 

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