Look at the fabulous things I got for my birthday last week! Alex took my non-subtle hint and tracked down that Pantone mug at Chicago's
Sprout Home. Awww. I'm also now the proud owner of this gorgeous lasercut wooden pendant by
molly m designs and this comfy graphic shirt by
SkunkFunk. If you like clothes, check out SkunkFunk's collection. They use eco-friendly fabrics, and their website makes me want everything. These last two items are from
P+L Boutique in Chicago, a friendly shop I discovered recently. They tie up their packages with orange ribbon and slip them into orange polka-dot bags, so of course I was charmed.
I also received exotic gifts from the orient: the Japanese movies
Dolls
and
Departures
, and a kitchen sponge shaped like an orange. Life doesn't get much better than that.
Look at the fabulous things I got for my birthday last week! Alex took my non-subtle hint and tracked down that Pantone mug at Chicago's Sprout Home. Awww. I'm also now the proud owner of this gorgeous lasercut wooden pendant by molly m designs and this comfy graphic shirt by SkunkFunk. If you like clothes, check out SkunkFunk's collection. They use eco-friendly fabrics, and their website makes me want everything. These last two items are from P+L Boutique in Chicago, a friendly shop I discovered recently. They tie up their packages with orange ribbon and slip them into orange polka-dot bags, so of course I was charmed.
I also received exotic gifts from the orient: the Japanese movies Dolls
Happy belated birthday! That necklace is precious. I might have to get one too. :o)
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Birthday, too! That shirt is too cute, and I am head-over-heels for that Pantone mug. It's something every graphic designer needs to have sitting on their desk (or actually using it for cofee or tea). :)
ReplyDeleteI Love that pendant!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! The sponge is V cute!
ReplyDeleteI love Pantone mugs. I want to collect them all and make a shelving unit for them, so that I have a mug pantone chart!
Happy Birthday! You got a good haul there. :-)
ReplyDeleteNice loot!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated :D
happy belated birthday! your post makes me want to go to chicago soon....its been too long for me :)
ReplyDeletelove the mug and shirt..what a great day! :)
Happy belatedbirthday :-) Lovely stuff u've gotten :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs from Vienna
Happy Birthday! I LOVE the necklace! And Departures is an excellent movie!!!
ReplyDeleteHmmm... did you forget something?
ReplyDelete;-)
Bracelet! I thought of it in the shower and then forgot when I did the post. I'll remedy that!
ReplyDeleteThe shirt and the pendant look like your logo! Coincidence or planned?
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Katy, coincidence.
ReplyDeleteMom, I tried taking a picture of the bracelet but I was defeated. It's too hard to photograph and clip out that woven metal, and I don't have an extra couple hours. But I love it!
Bummer, Jess. But I'm glad you love it. :)
ReplyDelete(Katy, Jess doesn't know this, but Alex had that coordination all planned out from the beginning.)
Okay, maybe not. ;)
so glad you got the Pantone mug! Hope you had a great birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
Blessings, andrea
Happy Birthday! Thanks for a great blog. I always enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteBelated happy birthday jessica! You are indeed a lucky girl!
ReplyDeletecongrats on the amazing gifts... happy B-Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday. Would I be weird if I say my favorite of your presents was the silly sponge? It just made me smile.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that Pantone mug!
ReplyDeleteOh sweet! That shop is near my old apartment. I really like that necklace, and I've kinda been itchn' for a Pantone mug....
ReplyDeleteHaving recently found your blog I dont wanna leave without wishing you a very happy belated birthday. With orange being my fav color I am already in love with your sponge! Many happy days, Paula / Germany
ReplyDeleteThat Alex is one smart cookie!
ReplyDeleteAnd those are all awesome, but I'm dying over the orange sponge - how freakin' adorable. Not sure I could ever use it, but I'd let it sit on my sunny windowsill to make me happy on gray days.
Aaaaand, happy belated birthday! :)
(now you've got my curiosity going about that bracelet. I thought homemade deodorant would be your birthday gift)
I know; isn't the sponge cute? The back side is yellow with a scrubby texture for pots. But I'm worried his face will wash off over time That would be sad.
ReplyDeletewow! happy belated birthday! you got wonderful gifts! I have watched the Departures and i must say it's one of the most insightful movie about death i've ever watched! it's amazing!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I plan on getting my best friend that Pantone mug for her birthday too! I LOVED the film Departures!!!
ReplyDeletecan you use the word asia
ReplyDeleteinstead of the orient?
thanks!
I meant that as a sort of tongue-in-cheek, kitschy phrase. Is it offensive? I have lots of Asian and Asian American friends. I will ask them! I'm curious!
ReplyDeleteGreat gifts! Glad you had a super birthday! AND you were visited by your folks too.
ReplyDeleteheey, a late happy birthday from me ! :) may you be as resourceful, imaginative and wonderful as you were up to now !
ReplyDeleteI clicked on your blog with Livie beside me and when she saw that sponge she said, "Happeeee!"
ReplyDeleteIt is a happy little sponge, isn't it?
I love Departures - an amazing movie and I gave my friend's little boy a sponge in the shape of a bunch of bananas that I bought in Japan!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, weeks after the fact! And thank you for mentioning those two movies - I love Asian film and hope to see these two soon...
ReplyDeleteInteresting to read others' comments about my DVD gift! There are many many movies and animations that I would like you to watch, but most of them don't have subtitles, or have the Region problem... My family is in love with Korean dramas these days and spend a lot of time to catch up.
ReplyDeleteAbout the world "orient", for me as a Japanese, there is no problem. I know it's controversial, but we were taught Japan was called "Sun Rising Country" in 7th century. Well, a long long time ago, so do not try to argue about it with me, please!!! I'm a pacifist.