Alice’s Cottage Holiday Good Luck Bird Seed Tote – Cardinal

Could a handful of birdseed bring a little extra luck for the year ahead? According to a Scandinavian New Year’s tradition, feeding the birds on New Year’s Day is said to invite good luck for the coming year. This charming Cardinal Good Luck Tote turns that old tradition into a thoughtful little gift—simply fill it with birdseed, give it to someone special, and start the new year by sharing something with the birds outside.

Featuring a cheerful cardinal and the traditional good-luck message, the petite cotton tote comes with a clear cello bag and ribbon, ready for you to add the birdseed of your choice. It’s an easy stocking stuffer, holiday hostess gift, or New Year’s surprise—and a lovely way to turn a simple tradition into something friends and family can look forward to year after year.

What Makes It Special

• Inspired by a Scandinavian New Year’s tradition
• Encourages feeding the birds on New Year’s Day for good luck in the year ahead
• Charming Cardinal design
• Traditional good-luck message printed on the tote
• Includes a petite cotton tote
• Comes with a clear cello bag and ribbon for easy gift presentation
• Simply add your favorite birdseed to complete the gift
• A fun stocking stuffer, hostess gift, or New Year’s present
• Creates a simple holiday tradition families can repeat each year
• Thoughtfully made by Alice’s Cottage in western Maryland

Please Note: Birdseed is not included. Simply fill the included cello bag with the birdseed of your choice.

Start a New Year’s Tradition

Fill the cello bag with birdseed, tuck it inside the cotton tote, and finish it with the included ribbon. On New Year’s Day, scatter the seed on your doorstep or outside for visiting birds and welcome the year with a little generosity—and perhaps a little extra luck.

Bring the tradition back each January, or give the kit to someone special and invite them to start a New Year’s tradition of their own.

The Good Luck Message

The tote shares the Scandinavian tradition behind the gift: “It is a Scandinavian Tradition to feed the birds on New Year’s Day to ensure Good Luck in the year ahead. Spread birdseed on your doorstep for Luck in the coming year.”

The Story Behind Alice’s Cottage

Alice’s Cottage began more than 40 years ago on a kitchen table, born from founder Alice’s lifelong love of making things by hand. After moving with her husband to the Blue Ridge Mountains of western Maryland, her love of nature, fabric, and art gradually grew into a business—eventually moving from that kitchen table into a 19th-century summer kitchen on their property.

Today, that handcrafted spirit remains at the heart of Alice’s Cottage. Inspired by the birds, gardens, and changing seasons surrounding her home, Alice creates original watercolor artwork that becomes part of the brand’s designs. From creating the artwork and patterns to cutting, printing, sewing, and shipping, the products are made in western Maryland with the help of talented local seamstresses and a dedicated team.