12.07.2012

Cantitoe Corners Birdhouse!

The birds who will one day inhabit Tom Burk's birdhouse replica of Martha Stewart's home in Bedford will be lucky birds, indeed! Tommy, as he likes to be called, has 25 years experience in construction in Delaware but now devotes his talents to building fine birdhouses based on designs of famous American homes or the homes of his clients, some of whom have been very high-profile.
 
Tommy contacted me a few months ago to see if I could help with the authenticity of the design and I provided him with what details I knew about the "Winter House" at Cantitoe Corners. I think he did an excellent job! It's instantly recognizable to any Martha Stewart aficionado. The birdhouse is four feet long by three feet deep and just over three feet high. There are 28 entry ports for those lucky birds I mentioned and individual interior rooms. The roof can be removed for cleaning and there are working gutters and downspouts. There are also ten copper lightning rods - just in case. The entire birdhouse is made of repurposed construction pallets and painted in Martha Stewart Bedford Gray paint, naturally. Visit Tommy's website for more examples of his stunning creations. 
 

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Did you ever post Andrew on the whirlwind of a board in the early years of MSLO website there was a moderator named helen oh goodness i do not recall perhaps entertaining when the scrolling posts on the boards ended so did my escapism I mean participation LOL

Anonymous said...

Birds BIRDS!!! how apropo Martha caught contracted samonella during Turkey day TV spots. she even lost some weight really!!

barbara said...

David's birdhouses are a piece of art work very beautiful indeed,luck birds whose nest in those birdhouses! barbara

thomas f. burke said...

Andrew , You did a fantastic job and I thank you very much . I will stay in touch via blogg, facebook and email.......Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year....Tommy

ANDREW RITCHIE said...

You're the one who did a fantastic job, Tommy! Astounding work!

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh what a great job Tommy did! What a talented carpenter. When Martha sees it, she'll want one for sure. Thanks for sharing!

Brian

David said...

That is so awesome! :D

Kenn said...

Incredible works of art! Absolute perfection!! I love the birdhouses!

thomas burke said...

Thank you ....Brian , David and Ken ...I hope one day Martha Stewart does see and like what I created. It was fun making during my off hours . I got the first photo of her FANCY FARMHOUSE from a MSL mag in March of 05.....so it s been awhile ...thanks again , Tommy