A little birdie told us about these 5 avian decor finds

Celebrate National Go Birding Day on April 29 with avian accessories from five local stores.

A trinket dish poised to outshine whatever you put in it, this lovely little Cardinal bowl by artist Pamela Sack is handcrafted, hand-glazed and gold-gilded.

Little Miss Muffin, 766 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, (504) 482-8200, shoplittlemissmuffin.com. Earthenware Cardinal-adorned bowl (6.5 inches) by Pamela Sack, $78.

Love the idea of having birds around the house, but not the smells and cleaning that are usually part of the deal? This lovely wallpaper brings you a flock of the cleanest, most regally colorful birds you’ll never have to feed.

Perch, 2844 Magazine St., New Orleans, (504) 899-2122, perch-home.com. Birds N Bees wallpaper from Timorous Beasties’ Ruskin Collection, $735 per roll.

No chickens here — just colorful, garden-enhancing stakes featuring colorful bird art made from nickel-free fused glass. They’re handmade, so no two are alike.

Home Malone, 4610 Magazine St. and 629 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, (504) 766-6148, homemalonenola.com. Small bird garden stakes on metal rods (19-20 inches long) by 8 Petals Design, $36 each.

Presented by Paper Products Design, this decorative tray features an entourage of madcap birds dressed to impress. There's just something about fancy fowl in flower bonnets that brings a little levity to any surface.

Hazelnut, 5525 Magazine St., New Orleans, (504) 891-2424, hazelnutneworleans.com. Lacquered wood decorative vanity tray (12 inches by 7 inches) with handle cutouts and silicone bumpers, $40.

Looking for a water feature that will add a splash of charm to your garden or patio? This Campania fountain's low-lying circular base is topped with a sweet little family of fluffy birds that might just win you over.

The Plant Gallery, 9401 Airline Highway, New Orleans, (504) 488-8887, theplantgallery.com. Passaros cast stone fountain (23 inches wide by 17 inches tall) finished in a hand-applied patina $1,179.99.

Earth Day is April 22. It's an excellent opportunity to treat your kitchen to a few sustainability upgrades.

Look smart with consumables in decorative containers you can refill again and again.

By the light of the blooms

This Mother's Day, celebrate Mom with a living reminder of your love and appreciation.

Forget boring barstools. Take a seat on one of these five standouts.

Stash your treasures with style in these handy and attractive choices.