This little lovebird pair sit perched on a branch, nuzzling on the side of their bud vase. Green tracks encompass the vase, tracking their love all the way around in the shape of a heart.

Growing up, I had a lovebird as a pet. Her name was Olive, as she reminded me of a pimento-stuffed olive with her green body and coral face. This vase was a joy to make, as I relived many joyful moments I shared with her. She would shred perfect strips of newspaper and magazines, moving from one side to the other like a typewriter. When enough strips were shredded, she would stuff each one into the back of her tail feathers. We always joked she wanted more extravagant plumage, but after some reading, we learned this is how lovebirds carry materials to build their nests. This vase has a lot of Olive love packed into it.

Bud Vase measures approximately 5” tall, 2.5” wide at base, and 1” at opening. Lovebirds stand approximately 1” tall and .5” wide. Each piece is handmade, making each unique and one of a kind. Bottom has maker’s stamp and individual piece number 12165.