Friday 20 June 2014

Birthday Goodies

So it was my birthday a few weeks ago and I got a heap of awesome op shop goodies from the fam, including the cute birthday golden book below. 


It has all these little name cards and lolly cups etc. you can cut out for your own party. so sweet. 


My mum gave me the awesome brown crochet poodle thingo. I bought the orange one a few years ago and use him as a door stop because I have no idea what they are actually meant to be aside from brilliantly tacky ornaments. Any clues anyone? 

I also received some lovely flowers from friends. The Australian ones my friends just picked in the bush and are still going strong almost 3 weeks later.

I went antiquing on my birthday and treated myself to the board you can see in the photo- it's from a local(ish) RSL that shut down. It has the names of the club officers and life members etc. and it came with a box of letters that I can add on (although I probably won't). I am so in love with it, not really sure why, but it's just so daggy and cute!


The wooden cookie box is probably one of my favourite gifts from my birthday.  You can't see the detail in this photo but its hand painted and the cookies have embossed patterns on them. I can't wait to take it on a picnic! 

And I am now the proud owner of a plastic flamingo!

I also got an instax mini 8, from my brother and sister, which takes the cutest little polaroid pictures! I was awfully spoiled :-)

14 comments:

  1. Ahhh those poodles are the cutest! I would love to know how to crochet something like that. Your friends and family seem to know you rather well. :) Oh, tell me how you like the Instax! I've been thinking of getting one lately but I don't know which one I should get or if I should even get one at all. Does it expose photographs well for the most part?

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    1. Aren't they- I wish I could crochet! I have an old pamphlet that has the instructions for it if you want me to scan it in and send it? and I've only taken 3 photos so far (all of my cat haha) so I'm not really sure yet. They seem pretty good for instant photos but being that, you do get that kinda dodgy quality, vintagey look. I am kind of in love with it though - they are so fun to take!

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  2. I think that RSL board is my most fav thing ever, would love to own one! So Aussie and amazxing :) All your other gifts are super lovely too, awesome haul! Happy Post-Birthday!!!

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    1. Isn't it awesome! It was kinda pricey ($25) but I just couldn't resist! And thanks fee :-)

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  3. Sheesh you've got good taste!! Great gifts. All your fam got it just right!! LOVE that RSL board. Solid gold!

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    1. haha you are one of very few who think so- most of my friends think I have the strangest taste :-P And I know- they got me awesome presents :-)

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  4. Happy belated birthday Emily :)
    You had many and great gifts!
    it is good no be close to people who understand what we are all about and get it right .D

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    1. thanks :-) and I know right! I am awfully lucky

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  5. Happy belated Birthday!!
    oh!! love everything!! you have a very nice family, such perfect gifts.
    This book, the poodle... no clues! just a great home decor, a door stops is too funny!! :)
    and you're right, this cookie basket is amazingly cute. hope you can use it soon!!
    hope you enjoyed a wonderful BD, xx

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  6. "Thingo." "Daggy." I love your word choices...not quite as much as I love your retro style. These pieces are brilliant! It's adorable how well your family and friends know your taste. Hope you had a perfect birthday!

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    1. haha thanks! I know, I'm so lucky to have such awesome friends and family :-) and I sure did!

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