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We love quiet creators.
They make things because they are inspired. They make things because they want to. They make things because it makes them feel good.
They don’t have a blog. They don’t have a Facebook page. And they certainly don’t post selfies on Instagram.
But they can create the most whimsical creations.
This is Pete. He was born in Iola, Kansas (USA) in 1934. He’s been married for 53 years, his son calls him ‘Pop’, and he’s a retired disabled US Air Force veteran.
And he makes the most wonderful little birdhouses.
In his younger years, Pete stood atop the Rock of Gibraltar and visited the Azores. But these days Pete quietly and thoughtfully works on his birdhouses out of his garage in Kansas.
We absolutely love the fact that Pete lets the shape of his reclaimed cedar wood pieces determine the form of the birdhouse – it gives them that special whimsy that any bird would be proud to call home.
Want a little extra whimsy for your feathered friends? Pete sells his homes for a mere $15 and I’m sure he’d be happy to ship. Just send us a note and we’ll get you in touch with him.
See you again soon!
Mike & Micki
Vi älskar tystlåtna skapare.
De gör saker därför att de är inspirerade. De gör saker för att de vill göra dem. De gör saker för att det får dem att må bra.
De har ingen blogg. De har ingen Facebook sida. Och de lägger absolut inte upp “selfies” på Instagram.
Men de kan skapa de mest nyckfulla kreationer.
Det här är Pete. Han föddes i Iola, Kansas (USA) år 1934. Han har varit gift i 53 år, kallas “Pop” (Pappsen) av sin son, och han är en pensionerad, rörelsehindrad veteran i det amerikanska flygvapnet.
Och han gör de mest fantastiska små fågelholkar.
Då han var yngre stod Pete på toppen av Gibraltars udde och besökte Azorerna. Men idag arbetar Pete tystlåtet och eftertänksamt på sina fågelholkar i sitt garage i Kansas.
Vi fullkomligt älskar att Pete låter formen på sina återanvända bitar cederträ avgöra utformandet av fågelholkarna – det ger dem den speciella, nyckfulla känslan som vilken fågel som helst skulle vara stolt över att ha som hem.
Vill du ha något extra excentriskt till dina bevingade vänner? Pete säljer sina fågelholkar för endast $15 och jag är säker på att han gärna fraktar dem. Meddela oss om du är intresserad så hjälper vi dig att kontakta honom.
Ses igen snart! Mike & Micki
Comments
Terry
I just read your post on Pete’s bird houses I loved it. Can I still get information to contact Pete for one of his bird houses?
Thanks
Mike Helander
Hi Terry! Yes, you can contact Pete Sr. through is son, Pete 🙂 Contact Pete Jr. via direct message on his Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pete.a.chaves
Aren’t the bird houses lovely?
Erica
Wow I LOVE them. It would be an honor to purchase one of these beauties!!! Would you please send Me info for Mr Pete?
TFS his wonderful creations!!!
Erica
Ann
I want to buy his birdhouses. Can you please send me his info?
Mike
Hi Ann –
I sent you an email with the contact details. You’ll love them! I’ve got one in my backyard, too.
Mike
Stacie
I would love one of these bird houses by Pete. Can you please send me more info.
Mike Helander
Stacie – did I ever get contact info to you to purchase one of Pete Sr’s whimsical birdhouses?
shanae barnett
i am interested in Pete’s bird house can you please send me more info?
shanae
Mike Helander
Hi there – this is WAY after the fact, but just checking to see if you ever got the contact details to order one of Pete Sr’s wonderful birdhouses (I’ve got one myself). Mike
Karen Tingwall
I am very interested in Pete’s bird houses . Could you send me more info.
Karen
Mike Helander
Hi Karen – did you ever get the contact info for Pete Sr? Just trying to make sure everyone who wants one gets one 🙂 They are wonderful!
Mike