Glass Creamer and Sugar Bowl with Hand-painted Bluebirds lively believed to date from the

believed to date from the mid-20th century

I especially love the “o”s inside of “o”s

A set of three ibis's identical to this (including one this size

Another example that some of the most amazing things in the world are also some of the tiniest is this vintage Chinese hand-carved walnut featuring tiny depictions of  monks

it is also just a great little object to have sitting around

Glass Creamer and Sugar Bowl with Hand-painted Bluebirds lively believed to date from theSuch a pretty pair! A number of months ago I found a lovely vintage glass pitcher with hand painted bluebirds, and have kept an eye out for similar pieces since so immediately snatched up these! I think what makes them especially great is the transparency of the glass, such that the birds painted on the opposite show through, giving the sense of a whole flock aflight. Wonderful on the table at breakfast or coffee time, or fill them with flowers to