Hello, we are having our first bird give away. What we have here is one bird, we don’t know anything about this bird and we need your help. The person who comes up with the best name and profile for this birdie will win him or her. Enter as many times as you like, you have until Friday November the 9th, to write your profile. Just leave it in the comments below. Our favorite entry will be chosen and the bird will be sent to the winner. If you’d like some inspiration you can view our other birds in the store. This contest is open to everybody, no matter where you live. The winner will be contacted by email, so no need to leave your info in the comments. Have Fun! Thanks for playing!
xo~anisa & graeme
Festive Fun & Fancy Free Flying Friend Giveaway!
Eggbert the bird is a total brainiac. He devours books, retains millions of factoids and can in fact recite the Webster’s Dictionary verbatim. He has a love of all sciences especially Biology. He is a surprising great dancer and really knows how to cut a rug. Eggbert is the best bird friend you will ever have and just think of all the stuff you can learn from him. Your brain will be overloaded with information that you can use when you guys go clubbing….
Zipley grew up in Johannesburg he was accepted to study Natural Sciences at Cambridge University, where he is currently attaining his PhD in Zoology. He’s a chairman on the Protect the Rhinoceros group on campus and has helped lead many safaris for his classmates in South Africa and surrounding countries. Zipley plans to attain a pilots license as he hopes to begin studying Rhinoceros from above so that he can further document their emergent behaviour in the ever-shrinking natural habitat that they live in. Zipley also has an extensive collection of Morrocan drums, which he’s been collecting since he was seven.
Trevor Montague has been appointed the curator of contemporary art at a new major art center in Stockholm. After curating major contemporary art exhibitions in New York and around the world over the past six years, Trevor now lends his expertise to this center in Sweden. Trevor brings extensive experience in organizing major exhibitions in all contemporary media, and he possesses a great eye for emerging artists and art forms. He specializes in contemporary African and African-American art and has profound knowledge of global contemporary music. He studied at the Institute Catholique in Paris and the Goethe Institute in Germany.
Don’t be fooled by Clive’s nerdy exterior - if ‘Clive’ is indeed even his real name… Behind those strategically placed horn-rimmed glasses lurks an international bird of mystery and devastatingly charming chick magnet. Fluent in six languages and three martial arts, he can kill a man using only one wing.
Harmonee Melodee Petunia loves to dance, sing, but her first love is aerials. She loves to study trapeze in the clouds! Only she has to take off her glasses first.
Albert is a photographer in Barcelona - he took this portrait himself in fact. He’s a big fan of seventies vintage chic and Polaroid photos and likes his work and attire to reflect this. He doesn’t really need the glasses, he just thinks they accessorize his outfit nicely.
Nest Architect and Designer Perry L. Keet says, “No time is ever wasted working on your roost”. Keet is best known for his eclectic takes on organic style, combining elements inspired by his annual migration travels. “Since an early age, I was interested in what other birds were doing in their nests design-wise. I would pay attention to the southern country straw style of the chicken’s nest, the New York minimalist style and clean space perfection of the woodpecker, the great wooded textures of the northwestern finch’s nest, and always appropriate urban appeal of the Pigeon nest.” Keet has even been known to incorporate human elements in his spaces. “Human have a great sense of color. Once I pulled a ribbon strand from a small human’s hair and worked into a nest. The results were fabulous.” Perry L. Keet’s next projects include a high rise aviary located in downtown Austin.
This is Gurt P.L lovestin. Gurt is an inventor. Gurt has a secret ability to time travel.
When he is not studding ancient history at Harvard righting poetry or busy inventing something Gurt enjoys resighting Shakespeare. His time travelling ability allowed him star in hamlet and meet William him self.
Spiderman is Gurt’s idol. Gurt made his first million at age 16 from one of his inventions. Gurt was born into a rich family and yes is a bit of a snob but his quirkiness and insecurities hide this side of him from the world. At high school Gurt played Badminton, Volleyball, debating and chess. He as also won the national spelling bee. Gurt’s favourite things are retro colours, sciences, English, Shakespeare, inventing. History, Planes, Boats, Canada, and Laver lamps.
Suzie has traveled the globe in search of the elusive butterscotch tree her dear old Dad told stories about when she was but a wee chick. She has a powerful fondness for butterscotch chips and is convinced that she could create the ultimate butterscotch cookie, if only she could pick the butterscotch fruit right from the tree and immediately mix it into the dough. Her only traveling companion is her trusty sidekick Roo, a little wren who can only walk backwards. Together they have traveled to the far reaches of the globe, but have never found this tree. The last place they have to look is in a little town called Portland…
Bradley Humpeltwirp, esquire. Wing-warmers and tailcoat by Commes des Garcons. Aviator glasses by Oliver Peoples. Bradley is an architectural consultant and has self-published two books on the pre-1950’s entomology of the Falkland Islands. He is currently working on a memoir of his college years.
Stevie is one of the quiet ones, he works hard at school but doesn’t have many friends. Because he is a favourite in the class he has been bullyed. He would like to make a new friend, as he has lots to share with you like playing games and flying. But most of all he wants to collect lots of worms so he can catapolt them at the bullys. Will you be my friend?
Enid works at a cute little comic book shop downtown. She is a bit of a tomboy and slightly nerdish and yet the fellows fall for her astute knowledge of super heroes and retro sci-fi flicks!
PROPATI…What else is there to say about him other than…He is laid back CHIC. He knows what he wants out of life and is a “free brid”. All the lady birds swoon for his good looks but an adventerous life is what he is all about. Knowledgable, humorous and global Propati gets the most out of life!
Mr. erNest Lee is no doubt scholarly. He graduated from Bird Brain University (BBU) sum cum laude with a triple major in Aeronautics, Wormology & Fashion Merchandising. His academic achievements are only underscored by his kind heart. ErNest’s breast is warmed by both is generous spirit & colorful plume. A hit with the Bird Girl and the chicks alike!
Gilbert was born with A.D.H.D. This is a disorder that is characterized by the inability to focus. He had a short attention span, was easily distracted, and often daydreamed.
While most little birds attend first grade at age five, Gilbert was held back. He was placed in “junior-first grade” better known as
“transition”. He couldn’t handle playing the the big blocks.
At the tender age of seven, Gilbert made his way to first grade. This was a big deal. He was the oldest bird in his class. But the other students didn’t care. Everything was new and exciting.
The first time Gilbert stepped into the art room, he was in awe. The smell of tempura and crayons lingered in the air. His teacher placed a large piece of newsprint paper before him. He dipped his brush in a coffee can filled with tempura paint. When his brush hit the paper he felt free. All of the ideas that he had difficulty conveying suddenly flowed so easily. He didn’t have to think about counting or the alphabet. He painted his own world. His imagination was on overdrive. Gilbert was happy. To his suprise the principal chose his painting to be displayed in her office. Art became Gilbert’s passion.
With every year that went by, school became more challenging. In high school he seemed to slip between the cracks. Gilbert lived for his sixth period art class. Art saved Gilbert.
At the age of nineteen. He graduated. Gilbert was accepted to Rhode Island School of Design. He studied Fine Arts.
He realized nothing is easy. Everything comes with a struggle. He didn’t let A.D.H.A control his life. He found his freedom.
THE END.
Andrew Latham.
Andrew is in high school. He has had perfect attendance for the last 3 years. He enjoys the being on the swim team, is involved in History Club, and works hard at earning credit points for his Latin class. His mom teaches Calculus at the same school, and he has to take her class. He never sure if he should call her Mom or Mrs. Latham.
James Bird is an interior decorator.
He has a small group of loyal customers who turn to him every spring to get their nests re-decorated.
James is really into mid-century moder organicisim and he uses a lot of recycled and natural materials in all his designs, since he’s a big fan of sustainable design.
In his spare time James likes to hang out with his friends at cafés discussing the benefits of functionalisim over constructivism and during the weekends he goes to rumage through flea markets in search of great vintage finds.
Wilhelm is a commencement speaker. He is a member of the American Statistical Association. Wilhelm is often bewildered. He is a writer of contemporary fiction who can’t be contained by labels. Wilhelm is searching for “signs”.
Despite his hen-pecked, tastefully coordinated exterior, Fortunato is the fifth wrath-bringer of the Ornicapocolypse. Disguised as an ordinary “Spotted Tidy-Nester” he awaits the fateful bird-doomsday by dropping tiny bits wrath upon the unjust, preferably on recently dry-cleaned suits; bad-mannered bald-spots; and pretty white summer dresses. Do not underestimate this bird-of-all-horrors. When it comes time to “rip the nests asunder”, he’ll release a steady flood of filth so vile, “you’ll need wings to keep above it.”
Franklin designs men’s undergarments with unparalleled casual comfort for Henpeckingtons Department Stores. He plays cribbage for fun and spends hours under hypnosis exploring his past lives.
SID SWIFTER
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underwhelmed by everything, bored
at every party, leaving squalor in
every nest - this mess of a male
still manages to be makool at heart.
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when Mr. Swifter is not down-at-heel
he is up at dawn fighting for halcyon
space in an overpopulated sky.
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Peppy is an artful, full of pep birdy. He loves to show off his love of color as his haute couture of plumage suggests. He loves to work in his art studio, by the name of Bird Nest Hill Studio. In his studio you will find Peppy’s art work full of colorful detail and pep! He is eccentric at times as his favorite arist Picasso was. So when he speaks of his art to you pay close attention or else he may kick you out of his studio.
“Go Waltz”! Waltz is an educated bird and plays for his symphony at his high school band. He loves going to concerts and other symphonys. Waltz doesn’t care about bullys, he just ignores them. Since he is such a smart bird, he wants to graduate in science. His feathers are golden like the sun with tall skinny legs. This bird has serious talent!
“Goal”! Dakero is an mvp everywhere. He graduated college getting straight A’s and started chasing his dream of being a soccer player. He wants to play for Argetina and at this rate he will own Argentina. The goalys don’t stand in his path because they’re too scared of his steel foot. Dakero is tall and towers over the cowards on the field. The crowd loves him.
Meet Poindexter, he’s a smart fella, with hip style. Enjoys a fine wine, strong expresso, a good book, a night at the theatre, and a soccer game now and then. He’s dating Stephanie, who, of course is a complete princess, yet entertains Poindexter’s desire to keep himself on the “up and up”. Fabulous couple who plans to wed early 2010… right after Poindexter wins his first Noble Peace Prize for promoting the Climate Change Fund.