Up until lately my experiences with bird baths involved a lot of grey/ white concrete and a single shape. And still I’ve always loved them. It’s hard to resist the idea of playing host to big variety of birds looking for a place to drink, rest and wet their feathers. I’m not alone in feeling that a garden without a bird bath is missing out on something very integral to what a garden is supposed to be. And since one of the things a garden is supposed to be is lovely, I was delighted to discover that when I wasn’t looking, bird baths have evolved. A great example of this is the Ceramic Bird bath in Blue with Green Fish available from Zen Garden Bonsai. (more…)

These sterling silver monkey earrings from The Magic Zoo hang from their tails with a big simian smile on their faces. They’re super cute, and I would recommend these little guys to any monkey lover. One of the things I find especially appealing is the amount of detail in the design. You can see everything so clearly- from the expressive eyes to the little curl in the tail- just like he’s got it wrapped around a branch in some jungle tree. I love the way they’re positioned- it really makes them stand out and you instantly can tell what they are, even from a distance. (more…)