Well hello there, if you came by here earlier this morning I was sleeping. I was so relaxed that I had a bit of a lie in. When I woke up this morning I realized wow, today is actually my birthday. Well how about that!. My days are all off as it feels like it's the weekend still.....Probably because G took the day off today.
I even took a nap or two over the weekend............
I tried to cuddle my kitties but all they wanted from me was food!
I really should be getting in the shower.....
Get all fresh smelling
Perhaps don a frock
Ah but this is what the skies are giving us today.
and this is what is coming from that dark sky.....rain, rain, cold, cold. And me with no wellies.
So I decided what else was there to do but twirl and sing "it's my birthday, I can do whatever I want!!"
I twirled around the kitchen too - "I can do everything or nothing if I want"
and out on the front porch "rain, rain go away don't you know today is my day?"
wearing my jammies and slippers I twirled inside some more.
BUT UH OH........you're here already and me having only thought about cleaning up......
I hope you don't mind that I'm still in jammies.
Come on in, you can put your umbrella there on the porch.
I was just about to open a couple of things that came in the mail this past week from some friends .....do you mind if I do that first? It won't take long but I've been good about waiting to do this until today!
Well lookie here at this tote bag all filled to brimming of all manner of bit and bob from my oceansis, Glitter Sister, soul friend Kai. From wee markers to tiny alphabet stamps it has a bit of EVERYTHING. The tote will be great for hauling my art supplies when on a car trip OR the next time the Glitter Girls get together. Hmm. And the card she wrote made me cry.....I even think it made G a bit misty. THANK YOU so very much! I will thank you properly later for sure!!!! She had instructed me by phone and box not top open until to day.....I complied!
And oh lookie here - a few more bits and bobs came from my soul Frister Gemma......even some incense. I tell ya, you just can't have too many bits of things in the studio, right? THANK YOU dear Gemma! See, I complied with your instructions to wait until today too! THANK YOU too for your sweet and heartwarming blog post too - love is always being sent your way!!!
Whether the weather outside is frightful or not this adorable snowman makes you feel you cheerful just to look at him.
Ah and who doesn't want to be reminded of PEACE this time of year?
THANK YOU to wonderful Mahala for the snowman and banner(she made both)....they will now be an annual holiday fixture in my house!! (I will thank you personally later) Dearest one she is just had neck surgery and still she sends ME something. WOW!
As I get all ready for the day I will be donning my new bracelet cuff that is fab beyond words. It fits my wrist perfectly and I LOVE the colors. It's dangly with charms and vintage looking buttons and most importantly...friendship. There is also a matching pin to put on my coat. From the talented hands of Vallen. THANK YOU sweet friend......I will thank you properly later.
Speaking of Vallen, she and Terisa and I will be meeting for tea in SF soon......more about that another day...but I can't wait!
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When I do get dressed the final touch for my days ensemble will be my new BIRTHDAY SHOES! From Remix of Los Angeles they reproduce vintage shoes and I have wanted a pair from there for years. Spectators may not be your style but I just think they're jazzy and they look great with black jeans or trousers or with black tights. The leather is butter soft! While out on Saturday we ducked in a shop and I literally did a happy dance that they carried Remix shoes....immediately G said "Get a pair!!!" Well you don't have to tell me twice! You know I'll be twirling in these!
Speaking of G.....Ah, now I'd call you or text you or even google you today with the above( if this were in my possession) but alas it won't be here for another week. G has hooked me up! OK I admit I am a gadget girl.....I love girly things, artful things, vintage things and magic things and more...... if you know me at all!! BUT I also like communication and locating places to find those treasure and now I can when out and about (I can even email you).....I already have a talking GPS and my IPod in my handbag..............at my age that could considered off the charts cool!! HAHAHA!!! I am blessed with this man....who also brought home flowers and muffins. Who sticks by me even when I am having a pity party or twirling madly about the house. He is a gift all by himself....I need to always remember that!!
Sooooooooooooooooooo........
As I was about to conclude the giftfest and apologize for the "look what I got" thing.......the doorbell rang 10 minutes ago.......and this was in the mail - how could I not include this....
A box full of a plethora of fabulous goodies from my sweet friend Vanessa.
Look at that bracelet, to say I love it is an understatement and silver earrings and that faux cake, one of her pieces of pottery, some of her fab cards, a beautiful wee beaded bag AND to top it all off a REAL cupckae with a candle!! THANK YOU my friend.....I will be thanking you personally!
She just celebrated her own birthday in fanciful style.
I HEART all of YOU!!!
OK, now please have some tea and a muffin and let me tell you how very much you all mean to me.....your ecards, emails, comments, support, encouragement, words, gestures and more now and throughout the year means more than words can ever express.
I am fractured from my family and you all fill that well with your love and kindness. You make this gals heart sing!
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ANYONE, even if you've never commented here before!!........As a gesture of giving back, leave a comment between now and Wednesday evening at 8 PM PST at which time I will draw 2 names. Each winner will recieve an Old Country Roses tea cup and saucer, a white linen napkin and a wee tea spoon. After the winning names are drawn I will embroider your first initial on the napkin. (and who knows what else you'll receive);)
Today I will be doing whatever I feel like doing.......we postponed G's planned outing until next Sunday when we will be having brunch at The Cliff House in SF!!!
(I'm still in jammies)
From my heart to yours...............
LOVE,
Lisa
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
