profile picture

106515016

About Me

Fly Bird opened in May 2004 on the outskirts of Chicago, in Oak Park, IL. We are a happy little independently owned gift shop with an emphasis on design and a sense of humor. We carry a carefully curated selection of home accessories,stationery,bath/body products,things for your babies, your friends, and your enemies. Check out our website for a little idea of what we are all about. Sign up for our email and we will put you on the list for super special extra fancy offers we dream up. http://www.fly-bird.net/.. .. .. .... ..
MySpace Led ScrollerCHECK US OUT ON YELP and DESIGN MILK! .

My Blog

June-July Eents

It's June 11th and we are here at the Bird planning our Summer. Here is a list of what to look for at your favorite shop:June 13- this Saturday!-1-3pm. We have a FREE paper model demo for those of y...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:31:00 GMT

Make Your Very Own Dinosaur

Stop by Fly Bird on Saturday, June 13th from 1-3pm for a Free papercraft event. Kevin Crowell- the man behind Monkey Design USA- will be in the shop to show us how to turn these great postcards int...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:01:00 GMT

Get Ye To CONSTRUCTOR

CONSTRUCTOR, the best Craft Fair this side of the Mississippi, will be back in action this Sunday, May 24th from 10-6pm. Don't miss out on the fun! This ONE DAY ONLY event is sure to knock you flat...
Posted by on Wed, 20 May 2009 11:28:00 GMT

Five & Spinning

Spinning from the joy of 5! well-lived years as a fun fun place to shop... Come join us for our super special birthday party this Friday, May 8th from 6-9pm. We will be celebrating with all of our b...
Posted by on Sun, 03 May 2009 11:58:00 GMT

Don't Forget!

Don't forget about Nerfect! This Saturday, April 25th from 7-10pm. You will cry and cry if you miss Straight Out Of Berwyn. Just one glimpse of this fabulous art will secure your "coolest kid on t...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:53:00 GMT

More Events!?

Hello Friends...Another lovely Sunday and I am sitting herewriting to all of you good people.  J has been on Spring Break allweek- tanning and doing body shots no doubt, and I have been herediligently...
Posted by on Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:36:00 GMT

Straight Out of Berwyn

It is a cold(ish) windy Saturday here in Chicagoland. We are waitingfor Spring-and knowing that it is a bit of a way off. I'm sure Chicagohas another good snow up its sleeve. Which is nice.I am writin...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:14:00 GMT

Dreaded Salt Washing

It's a rainy Sunday in Chicagoland. The water is washing the dreadedsalt away... hopefully we won't need any more salt again for a longtime. Daylight savings has come & gone- (I was only a half hourla...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:53:00 GMT

One Sweet Sale (section)

AnotherSunday and I am here figuring out what to write to you about... Howabout new Uglydoll Vinyl? Yes- this great company has come out withblind boxed figures featuring your favorite little monsters...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:22:00 GMT

Post Love

Did you survive it? The flowers and chocolates and love love love? Yep-me too, by the skin of my teeth. And here we are on the other side-looking to March; to warmth and sunshine and the Chicago River...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:28:00 GMT