Heather Levine is a ceramic artist based out of LA, and we've been a fan of her work for some time. Influenced by Scandinavian design and California's mid-century landscapes and textile designs, we are currently eyeing her handmade birdhouses.
1. Jade Mineral Birdhouse
2. Iron Mineral Birdhouse
3. Granite Mineral Birdhouse
4. Copper Mineral Birdhouse
You can pick up one of these birdhouses at Terrain for $338.
See more of Heather Levine's work on her website.
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$338! That's half a mortgage payment!
$338??? lol
I have a similarly shaped birdhouse. For decorative purposes only. If used outside, it just fills with rain. More of a birdbath, really... Agree, the price seems ridiculous, but it's pretty apparent that many AT readers are extremely wealthy and price is not something they ever have to consider. Jealous, I am.
You can't even open them to periodically clean them out. No thanks.
At that price, I'd be scared to put them outside, cute as they are.
Those are lovely, but inappropriate for birds (given the price, I suppose they are just decorative, but you never know what people will do). If you want to encourage birds to nest in your yard, please buy or make boxes that are appropriate and healthy for local species -- and cleanable! You can find boxes or plans for them through Audubon.org.
I think the title says it all.