Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Like fine wine and fine art

I am getting better with age.

Right?

My presents, speaking of art:


Lousy photo, but you get the drift. If you don't, here is a close-up of the "schuhe":


My husband commissioned it from my sister-in-law. The vase brings our collection of Arts & Crafts ceramics to three oddball vessels:


Individually, they're kind of nutty, but as a group, they work. Aw, just like the blogosphere!

14 comments:

Amy said...

Happy birthday, friend! And those vases are GORGEOUS.

Lisa said...

Awww. It does all work together.

Happy Birthday woman. Hope it turns out to be a wonderful year for ya.

Heather said...

cool presents.

Happy Birthday!

Anonymous said...

Here's to a great year with your awesome new gifts. Enjoy & Happy Birthday!

Lady M said...

Happy Birthday!

Does the shoe art correspond to shoes actually in your closet?

Christina said...

Happy birthday! Those are some odd yet very pretty vases!

Looking forward to seeing you next week!

justmylife said...

Happy Birhtday! I like the vases, I have a thing for odd objets.

GHD said...

Happy Birthday!!!

What awesome gifts! I hope you have a wonderful day, sweet bloggy friend.

Julie Marsh said...

Happy HAPPY birthday!! See you in less than a week - I can't wait!!

the mama bird diaries said...

Happy Birthday girl!

Mandy said...

Happy birthday.

Congratulations on the vases (I think)! ;)

Magpie said...

Oh man, those vases are a riot. And yes, they're better as a group! Cool.

And happy birthday!

Kimberly said...

Happy birthday! Love the vases.

tracey.becker1@gmail.com said...

Happy Birthday!

Interesting vases.... Cute analogy. I got all misty-eyed...