The bird is the word.

Lindsey Beth and I both lurrrve a good bird motif--but neither of us really like birds in actuality. I mean, I like to eat chicken, and I think cardinals and robins are pretty and all, but I also think pigeons are like rodents with wings.

I know. I'm complex.

Anyway, because I prefer my birds in silhouette or, you know, not real, I happen to like this pretty bird trivet from Terrain. It's hand-carved from reclaimed pine, and it's budget friendly:

Bird Trivet, $12