Like fine wine and fine art

by mayberry on July 9, 2008

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!

{ 16 comments… read them below or add one }

Suzanne July 9, 2008 at 5:32 am

Happy Birthday!

Mrs. Chicken July 9, 2008 at 6:13 am

Happy birthday, friend! And those vases are GORGEOUS.

Lisa July 9, 2008 at 7:26 am

Awww. It does all work together.

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

Heather July 9, 2008 at 8:03 am

cool presents.

Happy Birthday!

Hip Moms Guide July 9, 2008 at 9:46 am

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

Lady M July 9, 2008 at 9:50 am

Happy Birthday!

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

Christina July 9, 2008 at 10:18 am

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

Looking forward to seeing you next week!

justmylife July 9, 2008 at 11:29 am

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

GHD July 9, 2008 at 12:10 pm

Happy Birthday!!!

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

mothergoosemouse July 9, 2008 at 3:11 pm

Happy HAPPY birthday!! See you in less than a week – I can’t wait!!

the mama bird diaries July 9, 2008 at 9:17 pm

Happy Birthday girl!

Mandy July 10, 2008 at 8:52 am

Happy birthday.

Congratulations on the vases (I think)! ;)

Magpie July 10, 2008 at 1:11 pm

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

And happy birthday!

Leeanthro July 10, 2008 at 2:27 pm

Happy birthday!

Kimberly July 11, 2008 at 4:34 pm

Happy birthday! Love the vases.

Tracey July 12, 2008 at 8:06 am

Happy Birthday!

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

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