My birthday is Monday. A day in which I never work for pay. A day for me only. A day with books, coffee, writing, sweets and usually some shopping. Truth be told, the celebration usually happens for a week.
Some of my favorite gifts are ones I received for my birthday. A fabulous, vintage-inspired Linus bike, cream colored with a pert straw basket. A ROYAL vintage 70’s typewriter in blue. The most exquisite round handmade tray with pink and red koi fish. A coconut cake that was better than the one I make.
image: an 18” round tray in pinks, reds and jewel tones with koi fish
So…spill! Tell me yours. . .
The car for your Sweet Sixteen? (Did that happen to anyone, ever IRL?)
Diana Ross in concert with your mom on your 50th?
Tickets to Disney?
What was one of your best birthday gifts ever? I want to know.
My first car which my parents gave me for my 16th birthday…a two-door, white with red seats and slanted antenna off the back, 1963 Chevrolet Super Sport. It had a V8 engine and would fly.
As an adult, my favorite gift was an extended trip to Maui from my husband for my 60th bday.
I was surprised I really had to stop and think about this question. Thanks for asking a thoughtful question.
Joan! OMG. I LOVE this so hard! White with red seats....zowie!!! Please, please tell me there is a photo of you in this sweet car. And gosh, the Maui trip is pretty fabulous too! So glad you weighed in here. XO.
We did get the car for our sweet 16 (my twin sister and I got one to share) - a golden brown 1965 Chevy impala.
But that wasn’t my best birthday present ever - it was the year (10? 11?) my Granny & Granddad gave me a monthly allotment at the Lewis Meyer Bookstore in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I could walk to it from my house without crossing any major streets, it was like 4 blocks away. If I was smart with my money I could get 2-3 books per visit. I devoured books every spend a could (a favorite at that time was The Farthest Away Mountain by Lynne Reid Banks) and this gift gave me a little freedom, the ability to shop on my own terms, and more books!!! Second best: a tiny entry-level Pfaff sewing machine for my 12th birthday. I finally upgraded in 2013, but my old one still works!
Wow, Carrie! So glad to hear about these amazing gifts. A monthly allowance at a bookstore is a total dream gift. Your Granny and Grandad knew little Carrie really well. :-) I hope Joan (above) reads this; she'd appreciate the sewing machine gift too!
My first car which my parents gave me for my 16th birthday…a two-door, white with red seats and slanted antenna off the back, 1963 Chevrolet Super Sport. It had a V8 engine and would fly.
As an adult, my favorite gift was an extended trip to Maui from my husband for my 60th bday.
I was surprised I really had to stop and think about this question. Thanks for asking a thoughtful question.
Happy happy birthday!!
Joan! OMG. I LOVE this so hard! White with red seats....zowie!!! Please, please tell me there is a photo of you in this sweet car. And gosh, the Maui trip is pretty fabulous too! So glad you weighed in here. XO.
Wait, my birthday is Wednesday AND I was just looking at Royal typewriters on eBay....happy birthday friend :)
Haha! I think I knew you were a mid March baby too! Hooray for typewriters. Don't forget to check shopgoodwill.com too. ;-) Happy birthday!
We did get the car for our sweet 16 (my twin sister and I got one to share) - a golden brown 1965 Chevy impala.
But that wasn’t my best birthday present ever - it was the year (10? 11?) my Granny & Granddad gave me a monthly allotment at the Lewis Meyer Bookstore in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I could walk to it from my house without crossing any major streets, it was like 4 blocks away. If I was smart with my money I could get 2-3 books per visit. I devoured books every spend a could (a favorite at that time was The Farthest Away Mountain by Lynne Reid Banks) and this gift gave me a little freedom, the ability to shop on my own terms, and more books!!! Second best: a tiny entry-level Pfaff sewing machine for my 12th birthday. I finally upgraded in 2013, but my old one still works!
PS: that tray is LOVELY- and Happy Birthday!
Wow, Carrie! So glad to hear about these amazing gifts. A monthly allowance at a bookstore is a total dream gift. Your Granny and Grandad knew little Carrie really well. :-) I hope Joan (above) reads this; she'd appreciate the sewing machine gift too!