JBigg: Life in Kentucky: March 2016

Looking Out the Window - The Carolina Chickadee

I got lucky again today; as I was looking out the window with my camera in hand, I snapped a few pictures of the Carolina Chickadee on a branch by one of the feeders.

He is such a cutie with his oversized round head, and tiny body.

You can see that the black cap extends just below the black eye, and makes the eye hard to see.

The chickadee has a black cap and bib; white cheeks; gray back, wings, and tail. It has a whitish underside with buffy sides. You can see in the collage below that it has a long narrow tail and a short beak.

This was the first chickadee I have seen at my feeders here in Kentucky. Thanks for stopping by for another day of Life in Kentucky - Judy.

Linking to:

Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings

Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Mosaic Monday @ Lavender Cottage

Show and Share @ Coastal Charm

Nature Notes @ Rambling Woods

Our World @ Our World Tuesday Meme

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop @ Stone Gable Blog

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday @ Kathe With an E

Winter Blues Wednesday@ DIY by Design

Outdoor Wednesday @ A Southern Daydreamer

Wild Bird Wednesday @ Paying Ready Attention Gallery

Nature Notes @ Rambling Woods

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern

the weekend retreat @ AKA Design on Thursdays

Favorite Things Thursday @ Katherine's Corner

Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home on Thursday

Simple & Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme

Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have A Cup of Mrs. Olson

Saturday's Critters @ Viewing Nature with Eileen

The Bird De'Pot @ I'd Rather Be Birdin

Camera Critters

The Bouquet of Talent Party @ Life on Lakeshore Drive - Saturday

Sunny Simple Sunday @ Sunny Simple Life on Saturday

Easter Scape With Rabbits & Eggs

My Easter scape on the kitchen peninsula is ready to share with you.

Orange and green are the feature colors for this Easter scape.

Orange gerbera daisies were added to the centerpiece for a bright pop of color orange. The rabbit salad plates are from Hobby Lobby and the orange dinner plates and bowls are from Dollar Tree.

The stemware is Waterford Crystal - Sparkle. The carrot cookies were found at Dollar General.

I believe the rabbits were found at Tuesday Morning a few years back.

Easter kitchen towels were a gift from my friend, JoAnn, over at Jo on Legacy Lane.

Thanks for stopping by for another day of Life In Kentucky - Judy.

Linking to:

Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings

Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Mosaic Monday @ Lavendar Cottage

Show and Share @ Coastal Charm

Celebrate Your Story @ Sweet Sensations

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop @ StoneGable Blog

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday @ Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House

Winter Blues Wednesday@ DIY by Design

Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style

Share Your Style Link Party @ The Essence of Home

Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch to Yours

Simple & Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme

Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Favorite Things Thursday @ Katherine's Corner

Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home on Thursday

Weekend Retreat @ AKA Design Blog

Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have A Cup of Mrs. Olson

Inspiration Thursday @ In The New House

The Creative Circle @ Domestic Charm

Feathered Nest Friday @ The French Country Cottage

Foodie Friday & Everything Else @ Rattlebridge Farm

The Bouquet of Talent Party @ Life on Lakeshore Drive - Saturday

DIY Sunday Showcase @ The Interior Frugalista - Saturday

Table It Link Party @ Life and Linda

Sundays at Home @ Love of Home

Inspiration Monday @ Our Southern Home

Sunny Simple Sunday @ Sunny Simple Life

Dishing It and Digging It @ Rustic & Refined on Sundays

Looking Out the Window - The Tufted Titmouse

Looking out my window today, I had the pleasure of seeing a tufted titmouse. It was eating on a fruit berry nut and seed bell that I had hung out earlier and is a soft silvery gray above and white below.

It has a rusty or peach-colored wash down the flanks which is easily seen in picture below.

A black patch just above the bill makes the bird look snub-nosed.

They look large among the small birds because of their large head and eye, thick neck, and full bodies.

Their pointed crest and stout bill help identify them.

They are common visitors at feeders, backyard, and parks.

It will often carry a large seed to a perch and crack it with sharp whacks of its stout bill.

Thanks for stopping by for another day of Life in Kentucky - Judy

Linking to:

Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings

Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Mosaic Monday @ Lavendar Cottage

Show and Share @ Coastal Charm

Nature Notes @ Rambling Woods

Our World @ Our World Tuesday Meme

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop @ StoneGable Blog

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday @ Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House

Winter Blues Wednesday@ DIY by Design

Outdoor Wednesday @ A Southern Daydreamer

Wild Bird Wednesday @ Paying Ready Attention Gallery

Nature Notes @ Rambling Woods

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern

the weekend retreat @ AKA Design on Thursdays

Favorite Things Thursday @ Katherine's Corner

Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home on Thursday

Simple & Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme

Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have A Cup of Mrs. Olson

Saturday's Critters @ Viewing Nature with Eileen

The Bouquet of Talent Party @ Life on Lakeshore Drive - Saturday

Sunny Simple Sunday @ Sunny Simple Life on Saturday

Looking Out the Window - The Northern Cardinal

Looking out my window today, I was so thrilled to finally get pictures of the Northern Male Cardinal. This gorgeous red bird is one you just can't takes your eyes off.

For several weeks, I have been waiting for a cardinal to stop a minute or so on the River Birch tree out my window. Today was my lucky day!

I have been watching them from a distance all winter even on snowy day. They don't migrate and the male is just breathtaking all year round with his stunning red color.

The cardinal is an active songbird and sings more than one melody.

The bright red color is one of the keys to his success in the mating season. The brighter the better!

I intend to feed the cardinals year round here in Kentucky so maybe they will visit my feeders often and I can continue taking pictures of them.

Thanks for stopping by for another day of Life in Kentucky - Judy

Linking to:

Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings

Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Mosaic Monday @ Lavendar Cottage

Show and Share @ Coastal Charm

Nature Notes @ Rambling Woods

Our World @ Our World Tuesday Meme

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop @ StoneGable Blog

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday @ Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House

Winter Blues Wednesday@ DIY by Design

Outdoor Wednesday @ A Southern Daydreamer

Wild Bird Wednesday @ Paying Ready Attention Gallery

Nature Notes @ Rambling Woods

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern

the weekend retreat @ AKA Design on Thursdays

Favorite Things Thursday @ Katherine's Corner

Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home on Thursday

Simple & Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme

Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have A Cup of Mrs. Olson

Saturday's Critters @ Viewing Nature with Eileen

The Bird De'Pot @ I'd Rather Be Birdin

Camera Critters

The Bouquet of Talent Party @ Life on Lakeshore Drive - Saturday

Sunny Simple Sunday @ Sunny Simple Life on Saturday

St. Patty's Day Scape - bring on the green

It's really time to bring on the green for a St. Patty's Day "scape." Green should be all over blogland this week as we prepare for this fun day.

We celebrate the heritage and culture of the Irish and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland.

Celebrations generally involve parades, festivals, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks.

My shamrock suncatcher is handmade by Linda Whitener. You can see her work at https://www.etsy.com/shop/TraceCreekBlues Check out her shop, she does beautiful work. She also does quilting; I have known Linda for years and know you will love all of her work.

I'm setting the peninsula with Fiestaware "Lemongrass" using square plates and Gusto bowls. This may not be your traditional kelly green that we think of for St. Patty's Day but I just love this lemongrass color.

Although she's not Irish, I keep my Savannah "Bird Girl" statue out year round. She looks cute holding the gomes. If you aren't familiar with "Bird Girl", she once stood in the Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah and was featured on the cover of the book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

Here's the cover shot of the book. For her protection, Bird Girl was moved to the Telfair Museum of Art in Savannah after the book became famous. I spent a week in Savannah a number of years ago at the Savannah College of Art and Design for the art educators conference and the folks in Savannah are all about promoting the book and Bird Girl, Of course, I wanted a Bird girl Statue. BTW I'm not an art educator but my friend, JoAnn, over at Jo On Legacy Lane was at that time, so I went along and took computer classes offered that week.

My husband and I, plus a group of old friends, visited Savannah a few years ago so he could experience Savannah. He loved the riverfront and the restaurants in the historic district.

There are many favorite foods for St. Patrick's Day such as Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Stew, or Shepherd's Pie. I've made cabbage/vegetable soup for this celebration. I simply cooked the cabbage, then drained it, added vegetables, and V8 juice. Let it slow cook for a few hours and we were ready to eat.