Sunday 14 December 2008

MockingBirdDesigns

The owner of MockingBirdDesigns is probably better known for her other shop, however, it seemed a good idea to show you some examples of what you might find if you delve a little deeper into profiles and shop announcements!  If you don't already know the name of the other shop I'll tell you at the end!

MockingBirdDesigns features a range of 'Re-Purposed On-Purpose. Greenwise. Upcycled. Recycled. Vintage. Antique. Collectible' bits and pieces.  The selection is mixed, and hence the name!  Mocking Bird: Its scientific name, Mimuspolyglottos, means "many-tongued mimic," and the Indians called it Cencontlatolly, which means "four hundred tongues." Although the Indian name may exaggerate the bird's talents, the mocker not only has a beautiful song of its own, but also can imitate the songs of dozens of other birds. I'm not suggesting that this shop is an imitation, but that it's stock is varied enough to be considered 'many-tongued.

 
This Candy Necklace certainly looks good enough to eat, but as it is made of shells it probably isn't a good idea!
 
The bird actually sings at great lengths in musical phrases that are pure mockingbird song. As the bird sings, it repeats each phrase three to six times, and it can change its tune as often as eighty-seven times in seven minutes. This repetition and the sudden changes of song help distinguish the mockingbird's sounds from those of other birds.  How about this collection, all the same, but different, it too fits into the mocking bird theme.  These totes are ideal, especially for those amongst us who are 'green'.

More upcycling for this lovely handbag.  It is a good size with a pocket on the front and a button tab.
 
Another Upcycled, Repurposed Handbag.  Have a look here to find out more. 
And the other shop?  Check here

7 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing. Love the totes!

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  2. Wow really love the name Mockingbird Designs Thank you for sharing

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  3. Fantastic feature for a fantastic seller!

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  4. That is such an awesome write up! WOOTs for this lovely seller! I know who it is... but I'm not gonna tell :)

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  5. I'm seeing these tee totes everywhere!! I just love 'em...what a cute way to go green :)

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  6. Excellent feature.. we all need to move towards repurpposing/upcycling and going green!

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  7. Awwwww, I feel warm and fuzzy lucky to be loved by your thoughts and words in this beautiful feature, and by those heart warming comments that have been left too.

    THANK YOU SO MUCH for thinking of Mocking Bird Designs...she needs some loving too :o)

    Your my dear are a special, special bean!!!

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    ~Lily

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