Antique Hand-Painted Bluebird Pitcher gift for the hostess and brings a bit of

and brings a bit of calm in the midst of stress and chaos

These days

which included a wonderful collection of mid-century and contemporary ceramics

A great gift for an office mate or just for you

who wears the same silver jewelry all of the time

Antique Hand-Painted Bluebird Pitcher gift for the hostess and brings a bit ofThis sweet and truly lovely small pitcher with hand painted bluebirds dates from the first decade or so of the 20th century. While it is more common to find hand painted bluebirds like these on ceramic pieces than on glass, I think it is the transparency that makes this piece really wonderful, creating the effect of a busy flock fluttering all around. With great lines and a gold rim too, it's perfect for serving fresh squeezed orange juice at