The two-legged species known as humans are the proud “parents” of all different types of animals: dogs, cats, turtles, lizards, hamsters, ferrets and even horses. So, why not birds? Have you ever wondered what would happen if you decided to raise and love a parakeet or a canary? Would it be strange to hear […]
Avian Fashion: Flies High with Feathered Friends
Mark and Lorraine Moore are passionate about bird droppings – or at least containing them. The Stafford, Virginia. husband and wife entrepreneurs founded Avian Fashions in 1997 when Lorraine discovered a need among bird owners to have bird diapers for their feathered pet friends. “Though some people call them diapers, we think that our name […]
Two Birds of a Feather Inspire Designer Thomas Hays
While designer Thomas Hays acknowledges that some may be concerned that pets could ruin expensive pieces in a beautifully designed home, he argues that this is no reason not to have a pet, nor should you limit design because you have pet. Instead, he believes quite the opposite. Bringing nature in the form of […]
Butterflies, Birds, and Fido, Oh My!
You know your pup likes to tiptoe through the tulips (or trod as it were), and your kitty only has eyes for catnip. But you’re partial to flitting species that liven up your garden. We’ll tell you how to keep your flowers aflutter with our tips on what to plant to attract the birds and […]
Artist Hunt Slonem: Birds Of A Feather
When asked to paint a picture of what he wanted to be when he grew up, the 2-year-old Hunt Slonem painted a picture of himself painting. In 1977, at the age of 24, he had his first professional show in New York’s Fischbach Gallery. Today, his works are represented in many museums including the Metropolitan […]