Hi friends. It was my birthday on Wednesday 12/5 and I had a nice time. Steve, Alex, Evy, and I went to dinner and I opened my presents there. We had fun. I got some fun things such as Coco perfume by Chanel, Lovejoy (BBC mystery show from the 80's, 90's), and "Merry & Bright" by Country Living. I also got a Shabby Chic book too. I've really enjoyed the Merry & Bright book - perfect for this time of year. My mom sent me some fun stuff too, among which was the below glittered trees. Some folks were asking about the coffee cup from the last post. It's from Bailey's. I have a boy cup and a girl cup. The girl cup is even wearing a pearl necklace. I'll have them both in my next post. They're so fun.
These trees are so fun, and very sparkly.
Here's a little banner I got whilst antiquing on Friday.
Can you see the little silver cup? It's engraved and says, "Compliments of Mr. & Mrs. John Monson". It's so cute. Hope you're all having a great week so far.
Happy Belated Birthday! I love the silver cup...I love just anything that is silver or monogrammed...and especially if it is both. :o)
Posted by: Katie at Harrington House | December 10, 2007 at 08:18 PM
Hi Allison,
Happy Belated Birthday!
It sounds like you had a fun time, and got some great presents.
I love your sparkly trees!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | December 10, 2007 at 08:50 PM
Happy belated Birthday Allison. Glad you had a fun time with your family.
Janet
Posted by: Janet | December 10, 2007 at 09:04 PM
Happy Belated Birthday Allison. I hope it was absolutely wonderful.
Blessings,
Sher
Posted by: Sher's Creative Expressions | December 10, 2007 at 09:23 PM
Your blog is so beautiful! Thanks for all the inspiring pictures. I love your style & wish I was more organized like you. My husband would be so happy but I'm a little too random I guess.
Posted by: Laurie | December 10, 2007 at 09:32 PM
What beautiful treasures...I love those trees! I hope that you had a wonderful birthday!
xo, Andrea
Posted by: Southern Heart | December 10, 2007 at 09:40 PM
A Very Happy Birthday to You!!
I recently bought the book Merry & Bright too, and I just LOVE it!!
:)
Posted by: Becca | December 10, 2007 at 10:25 PM
Happy belated birthday !!
You've got some very lovely gifts and I love all the pretty Christmas decorations.
Wishing you a very happy day !!
greetings from The Netherlands
Posted by: Monique | December 11, 2007 at 04:16 AM
oh happy birthday!!!! So glad you had a nice time! The gifts you got look lovely!
Posted by: Katy | December 11, 2007 at 05:44 AM
Happy Birthday! It sounds like you had a very nice one! I love all your new touches, the banner is very cute! I am thinking I might be able to make a similar one! :0) I love those Bailey cups too. My girlfriend starting picking them up at Goodwill and has over a dozen and she used them one time when she had a tea, they were soooo cute! Come over and visit my blog, I showed some pictures of our front porch all decorated for Christmas!
Have a wonderful week, Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | December 11, 2007 at 08:41 AM
A very, very Happy Birthday to you Allison! Sounds like you had a wonderful day and I love your presents. What do you think of the book? I was going back and forth about buying it. Hope this year is filled with much love, health, and happiness.
Hugs,
Karla
Posted by: Karla | December 11, 2007 at 11:02 AM
Happy (belated) Birthday. I love that book too. It's wonderful. Love the banner you picked up. I may have to use that as inspiration. Or just flat out copy it!
Posted by: Jen | December 11, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Glad to hear you had a nice birthday. Great gifts!!
Happy Be-lated Birthday!!!!!
Cheers to another year:)
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | December 11, 2007 at 07:07 PM
happy birthday to you. that book looks great, i might have to try and find that one. your decorating is just beautiful - very cozy indeed. have a wonderful day!
Posted by: traci | December 11, 2007 at 08:40 PM
Happy Birthday to you.
Posted by: carolyn | December 12, 2007 at 08:21 AM
Very lovely… Beautiful Christmas ornaments...
Christmas is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace..
Enjoy the Season
Cielo
Posted by: Cielo | December 12, 2007 at 09:50 AM
Happy Happy Birthday. I love the sparkly trees. Mary
Posted by: Daisy Bouquet | December 12, 2007 at 04:10 PM
I just HAVE to have some of those cute banners...I know someone on here makes them but I can't remember who it is. Anyone help me??
I love your MERRY banner!
bj
Posted by: bj | December 12, 2007 at 07:19 PM
Your blog is just beautiful! Merry & bright sounds wonderful, love the n=banner, and all the fabulous finds you have accented with!!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Posted by: kari and kijsa | December 13, 2007 at 12:03 AM
You have a very beautiful home! Merry Christmas from Italy!
V
Posted by: vale | December 13, 2007 at 11:59 AM
Happy Belated Birthday Allison.
Sounds like you had a great time.
I love the glittery trees!!
Posted by: Rebecca | December 15, 2007 at 10:58 PM
Happy Birthday! Sounds like you had a wonderful day, and got some great gifts! That Country Living book looks beautiful! As always, your vignettes are just superb! Thanks for sharing, and have a very merry Christmas!
xoxo,
Mary
Posted by: mary | December 17, 2007 at 11:50 AM
You have the most beautiful blog....love your ticking (we are a big fan of ticking)! And all your decorations look absolutely lovely!
Merry Christmas blessings,
kari and kijsa
Posted by: kari and kijsa | December 17, 2007 at 05:32 PM
i just bought myself that "merry and bright" book for christmas! can't wait to read it. happy belated birthday!
Posted by: ashley | December 19, 2007 at 02:36 PM
Too weird... I actually grew up knowing a John Monson. He was our school principle in a little town south of Eau Claire, WI... which is only about an hour east of the Minneapolis. Mmmm, I wonder...
Posted by: linda t | December 19, 2007 at 06:38 PM