Prezzies!
Birthdays are fun! I wanted to say thanks to my pals who sent me lovely birthday goodies.
Earrings from Rosemary (did you see the matching shawl pins?)
I normally don't wear fancy earrings (I have this *thing* about my ears) but I love the look of these.
Super fab mug from Amy. Jennie the Potter made this one. Go see her shop, the pottery is beautiful.
And yarnie goodies from my pal Keri. Nothing says birthday like Kid Silk Haze and a Rowan Magazine.
Thanks for all the great gifts!
I also bought myself a present:
It's an Electra Townie 7d. I bought a white back rack too (and will get some fenders later--maybe Hawaiian style!). I tried a few Trek bikes and they were too short--my butt was hanging off the seat. The Townie felt just right. It was like I was a kid again on a big cruiser, but with an easier ride. I had to order the 7 speed (the 3 had coaster brakes which I didn't really love and I wanted a few more speeds). Hopefully I'll have it soon.
Happy Birthday! That bike is very cool. And can't wait to see what that kidsilk haze turns into.
Posted by: materfamilias | July 16, 2007 at 07:41 PM
I am so jealous of that bike! Very nice choice. And those Hawaiian fenders are very funky too. I'm sure you'll have fun with your bike once it arrives. Be sure to post lots of pictures once you get it!
Oh, and Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Julia | July 16, 2007 at 10:22 PM
Happy birthday! You sure know how to celebrate. :)
Posted by: Chris | July 16, 2007 at 10:31 PM
What beautiful gifts from friends with good taste! I love the ear-rings! When I got my hair cut short it took me a while to wear any kind of dangling ear-ring but now I like it. I've been drooling over these cruiser bikes recently too...very cool!
Posted by: Gudrun | July 16, 2007 at 10:35 PM
Happy Birthday.
Posted by: JoVE | July 16, 2007 at 10:47 PM
congrats on the bike! I'm sure you will enjoy it once you've got it (and Happy Belated - I loooove the mug!)
Posted by: Kathryn | July 16, 2007 at 11:24 PM
ALOHA! love the fenders! happy birthday!
Posted by: minnie | July 16, 2007 at 11:39 PM
Happy Birthday.
I love that bike. I have been looking for one similar. I prefer purple and would like fenders. I also need a basket for the lap dog to ride in. I've been trying to convince this guy he's a dog and should be on the ground but....
I've knitted him sweaters so I guess I'll have to let him ride in style to show them off.
Posted by: CarolynD | July 17, 2007 at 12:15 AM
Wow! Look at all the Cracksilk Haze! Mmmmmmmmmm. I love the bike. I love the mug. And the earrings look perfect with your hair. Yay! :)
xoxo
Posted by: Romi | July 17, 2007 at 12:24 AM
Happy Birthday! I LOOOVE the bike. Tell me you got that color!
Posted by: Jen | July 17, 2007 at 01:36 AM
wowsa, you scored!
Posted by: vanessa | July 17, 2007 at 08:41 AM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Rachel H | July 17, 2007 at 08:46 AM
Belated Happy Birthday! Great gifts. Great-looking bike, too - I'll watch out for you looking cool on Harbord Street.
Posted by: Beth | July 17, 2007 at 08:59 AM
Happy Birthday! Your friends have good taste in both friends and gifts!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 17, 2007 at 09:50 AM
That is such an awesome bike! Better buy a beefy lock....
Posted by: claudia | July 17, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Don't bikes make great birthday presents? Excellent choice - I'll keep my eyes peeled and see if I spot you out and about. :)
Posted by: Lise | July 17, 2007 at 01:57 PM
Today's my birthday, so I see I'm in good company! :-)
Posted by: Mary | July 17, 2007 at 01:59 PM
Happy birthday, Stephannie!! :D
Posted by: Mandy | July 17, 2007 at 06:58 PM
Happy Birthday! It looks like your friends really know how to take care of you!
Posted by: Knittripps | July 17, 2007 at 09:58 PM
cool b-day presents! Have fun with 'em.
Posted by: Carol | July 18, 2007 at 11:57 AM
Happy Birthday! I, too, have a thing about my ears, but with artisans like Rosemary and a bunch of others who create such lovely, simple earrings, I've kind of fallen into the jewelry box ears first... :-)
Posted by: Lee Ann | July 18, 2007 at 11:59 AM
Lucky girl! Enjoy!
Posted by: Jenn | July 18, 2007 at 06:48 PM
I love my townie, so I am sure you will love yours, and the orange is fantaastic! Happy Birthday to you!
Posted by: shannon | July 19, 2007 at 12:09 PM
I have a Townie, too. They're awesome! You'll love yours when you get it.
Posted by: Marcy | July 31, 2007 at 05:44 AM
What great gifts (the bike, too -- very cool)!
Posted by: Octopus Knits | July 31, 2007 at 10:42 AM