What's in a Name? What your Animal says about you :)

Our Signature designs are very special to us. Each Animal in our Nest represents significant attributes found and enthused in and by the one's who have inspired them.  

All of our Signature, Trademarked images are hand painted, uniquely sewn and appliqued to 

   delectable fabrics and cotton shirts.   

Our Printed images are printed with Eco-friendly ink and are considered Direct to Garment rather than screen print.  The main differences between Screen Print and Direct to Garment:  Direct to Garment printing applies Eco-safe inks, and the image fades over time rather than peeling and cracking making it a super safe and lovable product for each of your fledglings!

Our Ava Bird, Little Birds Signature Animal is defined by it's namesake, our 1st born for her poise, charm and elegance.  Other attributes that define our Ava Bird:  Unique, independent, kind, gracious, loving, team player, spirited, and peace maker--This Nest wouldn't survive without her go-with-the-flow, great with just about everything, can-do attitude.  

Very thankful for her!

Our Leo the Lion--Named for our second to enter the Little Bird Nest, he embodies the meaning of his name--full of strength, charisma, clever wit, intelligence and passion--lots of passion.  He's smart, lovable, embraces a challenge head on, and is such a key player that ensures our Nest operates as smoothly as possible.  

Thankful for our trusty Lion!

 Maximus Our Octopus -- Named for the third member of our Nest.  He's our handsy, full of joy and love, little lovable monster!  Anyone who meets him is caught up within his tentacles in some way, whether by "being Maxed", a term we use quite frequently around the nest since he has a tendency to leave a mark upon you as he shares his love freely :),  or just seeing his warm smile.  He warms our heart daily, and we could not imagine our Nest with out our Maximus!

 Kalliope our Gecko -- Named for the final member to enter our Nest. Our spunky, spirited girl!  A go-getter, a doer, does not know the meaning of 'cannot'!  She's feisty, lovable, and full of life!

Thankful she's apart of our world!!

Whether you collect just one or all 4 of our Animals, we hope your fledgling finds his/her self within their choice--
let us know! 

 We'd love to hear.

New PRINTED Collection READ all about it here!!

Introducing our new 

2012 Little Bird Vintage Designs Collection!!!

Lions, Octopus, Birds, Gecko's??? Oh My:)

Our Signature Ava Bird is now in vintage yellow with a shaded heart, absolutely perfect for every bird in your life--including MAMA birds!!!

 Leo the Lion is HOT!  

The Orange and Red coloring is as electrifying as his inspiration--Leonidas, who is 4 going on 5 1/2 these days.  Determined to be the best at everything he attempts.  the greatest thing about our Lion--and there are many--but my favorite is his since of awe and wonder and the way he draws others in to believe along side of him.  I LOVE that face about him :)

Maximus Our Octopus is swimming in new vintage blue 

this year--an instant hit!  Our Octopuses muse, Maximus, is definitely strong and into EVERYTHING!  (he's 2)  He's our gentle giant and we adore him.  At the beginning of 2011 he became a big brother for the very first (and final) time to Kalliope Jude:)  He's such a wonderful sibling and embraces each moment of every day sharing in our daily happenings. 

And introducing our Newest, Final Member to our NEST!  Kalliope our Gecko, for our Spunky and Spirited 

Kalliope Jude! 

We now offer all the DTG print line in Infant (NB) - 5T and our new Youth Collection in XS-XL.  AND soon will offer new Mama and Daddy bird items. 

***This Line is way cooler and more eco and kid friendly than screen print!  The inks used for the design are 100% environment and eco safe and non-toxic.  And rather than peel away, this print will simply fade over time (I usually turn mine inside out when I wash and my color looks fantastic wash after wash after wash), making it 100% kid safe too!***

Come by the shop and take a peak! 

Enjoy a 5% discount upon purchase as we continue to get up and going daily these first few weeks.  Simply enter coupon code:  LBVDFAN at checkout :)

Wishing you warmth, Love and Happiness, each day of your life.

 ~Big Mama Bird~

Grace

Kalliope Our Gecko has officially arrived to the NEST!!

Introducing our final addition to our now absolutely complete Nest!

 Kalliope Our Gecko, 

for our Spunky Kalliope Jude

This LBVD creation was inspired by her Papa Bird,  and created by Our Designer Bird, Erin Wallace, 
of Erin Wallace Designs, adored and approved by me :) 

We tossed around a whole slew of animals trying to find THE perfect one to represent our Kalliope in the Family business--much like a couple does when searching for the perfect name :)  Kangaroo, Koalas, Chameleon, Monkey ... I even thought Star Fish???  

We have Air--Our elegant Signature Ava Bird 

Land-- Our strong and clever Leo the Lion

Water--Our handsy happy Maximus our Octopus

Amphibian? Reptile!? Tree Frog? --Ava nixed that and then it came to us--or Daddy B., I should say ...  A GECKO!!!  

He even posed to give a visual.  

Perfect!  

I hope you love her as much as we do:) 

She's available in 100% Organic Spun Cotton (ultra soft and comfy) Tees, rompers, gowns, Lovies and Sports Blankies and of course do not forget your matching tote. :) 

(All Kalliope Gecko products are available for 
purchase in our ETSY Shop.)

All Profits from Kalliope the Gecko's Debut will go to help fund the Adoption of Laney Love, to read more about this beautiful love story and how you can get in on the action go to  { dandelion dream }

Would LOVE Feedback!

Wishing you warmth, love and happiness 

all the days of your life :)

~Big Mama Bird

Buy Love, Give Love Campaign!!

Buy Love, Give Love

Buy One Lovie  

(for your fledgling)

+

Little Bird 

Gives One Blankie

(to a bird in need)

=

Simple Love

 

“I’m starting with the Man in the Mirror … 

be the change you want to see …” 

MJ, King of Pop.

     Mama Birds out there can relate, once you enter the world of motherhood, how does your heart not leap to those that have not?  I remember holding my Ava in her first few months of life as she was crying in the middle of the night, sitting up rocking her back to sleep, safe and secure in my arms, wrapped within her Lovie.  My thoughts instantly would go to those in orphanages that might not receive such immediate loving attention.  My best mommy friend at the time and the actual designer of the Ava Bird, Staci, would say, “You can’t think like that.”  Meaning, it’s an endless thought.  Hopeless.  Just be thankful that you are able to hold and care for yours. 

     Think of how you send your loved, secure child off to a MDO or time at a grandparents house, hopefully two trusted places, proven safe through extensive research on your part.  You still arm him/her with a Lovie or security blanket of some kind, even if only to be used at naptime.  John and I do with each of our 4. 

     My desire through Little Bird is to offer that sense of “security” to those without.  Something that is just for them, consistently safe and loving.  How thankful I am to have each one of my children know exactly where they will lay their head down each night.  Unfortunately that’s not an option for some, and not necessarily by the fault of their guardians.  Natural disasters as we see happening each year around our nation and world can be the cause.  And no man is an island anymore when it comes to being impacted by the global economy, whether through loss of job, or the increasing homeless population. 

     My hope is that the gift of a Little Bird Lovie or Blanket, can provide a sense of ownership, independence, pride, security, warmth, blissfulness, love.  I want each recipient to take ownership in their Lovie, their animal, whether it be the elegant strength and poise found in our signature Ava Bird, the clever and smart wit of our Leo Lion, the loveable uniqueness we see in our Maximus the Octopus, or the spunky spiritedness spotted in Kalliope our Gecko. 

     I realize the importance of such a treasured possession from watching my own children’s need for them.   I also realize that a blanket or Lovie can offer comfort to the older birds as well!  I sent one to my grandmother, who constantly reminds me how much joy she gets from wrapping up in her Little Bird Blanket. 

Our 2011 Branching Out Campaign--40 Blankets donated to SAMMinistries

To read more about our 2011 Branching Out Campaign click here :)

     
With the launch of Little Bird’s Buy Love, Give Love, Campaign, I want to share the joy in spreading Warmth, LOVE and Happiness with each of you.  For every Little Bird Lovie/Blanket purchased, Little Bird will donate a Little Bird Blanket to a bird in need. 

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