Today is my birthday. My sister, Anna, gave me these jars as an early birthday present on Friday and I have been nibbling on them ever since. Rocky Roads in one jar, Apricot and Almond cookies in the other. Such a lovely present.
And this pretty jug from my sister Katy.
And this pretty jug from my sister Katy.
A subscription to Mollie Makes magazine from my best friend Abigail. A day out on a Learn to Crochet course from John (plus unlimited yarn spending money I hope!). But best of all, this from Bella.
And I wish that I could share my birthday cookies with you, my very few but very dear blog readers. If you were local, I would love to sit and have a coffee and chat with you, and talk about cooking and sewing and a million other things. Thank you so much for reading.
Now, I'm off to ring the plumber as the boiler is on the blink again.
Happy Birthday Gillian, looks like you have had some gorgeous things! What a really sweet card from Bella, one to keep for ever I suspect?
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day,
Essie x
Thanks Essie, yes that card will be added to the box of things I am too sentimental to ever part with! Gillian x
DeleteHappy happy birthday lovely girl. Anna has aced the baking! Love the card and am very envious of the crochet course! xxxx
ReplyDeleteI am SO excited about the crochet course, it's ridiculous. If I'm not brilliant at it straight away I will cry.
DeleteHi Jooles, thank you! I am so far having a very lovely day, despite a husband at work and two little ones at home as it's a teacher training day.. ;-) Gillian x
ReplyDeleteGillian!! the best for you today!! enjoy your day with the little ones!! have you made a birthday cake?? :)xx
ReplyDeleteGuillermina, thank you! I didn't make a cake but my friend brought round a delicious coffee and walnut cake earlier, so I've kept up my cake calorie intake for the day! Gillian x
DeleteMany happy returns Gillian! Hope you've had a really lovely birthday. Your presents look delightful and the card from Bella to be treasured for years to come. I hope the plumber came and fixed the boiler - it's still cold to be without one that is working. Have a lovely (and hopefully warm!) evening. Elizabeth x
ReplyDeleteThank you Elizabeth. The plumber didn't come but I have steak and red wine and salted caramel macaroons to distract me for the evening ahead. Gillian x
Deletehappy birthday gillian! you blog looks quite lovely. thanks for stopping by my blog :)
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Thanks Cassie! I am still in awe of your Valentine's Day book...
Deletei'm still in awe of it too :)
DeleteHappy Birthday to you! Just popped over from Attic 24 to say Hi ~ it looks like you had a lovely day and got some wonderful presents too :O)x
ReplyDeleteHi Jackie, thank you very much! Gillian x
DeleteA belated happy birthday! I celebrate my own this Friday and can only hope I get as spoiled as you did! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Hazel! And Happy Birthday to you for Friday! Hope you have a wonderful day. Gillian x
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