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Teddy Radiator ([personal profile] teddy_radiator) wrote2014-08-01 07:46 pm
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To The Birthday Girl Belongs The Swag

...Er something like that! I am still celebrating birthday goodies (my dad told me that birthdays are more fun if you can stretch them out over a few days), and with today's final gift arriving from the ever-awesome (and that means EVER AWESOME) [livejournal.com profile] stgulik, I just had to show off the goodies I received this year. I mean, what fun is getting pressies if you can't show them off??

Firstly, [livejournal.com profile] kmhmd and Hubs B met us at Wild Wings on Monday, and presented me with the coolest plaque! It's based on the plaque at WWoHP and was made especially for me by a local artisan:

2014 Gift From Brian and Kela

It's done on both sides, and is held by a black chain! I will admit to a bit of pre-wings squeeing when I unwrapped it. It's also very large - about 18 inches by 12 inches, and looks awesome in the Writing Nook.

Secondly, [livejournal.com profile] stgulik (EVER AWESOME) sent me a package full of goodies.

2014 Gift From Jules 1

The Steampunk book is a book of short stories in the steampunk universe. The illustrations alone are divine, and I can't wait to get stuck in. The novel March I haven't heard of, but the premise sounds delicious. I have a feeling I know what will be my bedside reading for the next few days. The guitar bookmark features a Fender Stratocaster, which is my favourite electric guitar (and looks a lot like Blackie, one of Eric Clapton's signature Fenders). You can imagine that TheHubs™ did a lot of overt coveting of the guitar stickers. If he's very good, I might let him play with them.

The little tin is especially adorable as it is addressed to Mrs Semolina, Victoria Rd, London. I love the stamped and the little 'S' seal:

2014 Gift From Jules 2

And to keep me from losing my will to live in Walmart, she acquired the following from a dark, mysterious gentleman who gave her this after crossing his palm with silver:

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He did mention I could also use in place of nutmeg in certain medicinal recipes as well.

And lastly, TheHubs™, who knows and shares my magpie-ish habits, found a fascinating light fixture in a local store, then went on to find the perfect lamp to place it on. You would never know these two items were not made for one another, but like TheHubs™ and me, it's a great fit. I'm sure there's another fat ball/thin stick analogy in here but it is Friday and I've already had a beer, so you're on your own with that one.

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I think it looks like a very groovy, psychedlic globe. And here's what it looks like when you turn it on:



As you can imagine, the photos don't do it justice but it just suits my quirky self to the ground. As you may recall, [livejournal.com profile] toblass sent me an adorable bracelet last week, which was black with a sterling silver skeleton key. My friends and family know me so well! ;)



Then as if life isn't sweet enough, [livejournal.com profile] reynardo wrote a story partially based on one of my unused prompts during Promptfest. It's called Gallery, and it is a gorgeous fic, even if the beginning had me a little apprehensive, you naughty girl! ;)

I hope you all liked my goodies. I love sharing the joys I receive from my loved ones. They all mean so much to me.

[identity profile] kittylefish.livejournal.com 2014-08-04 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
i love that lamp. it's just the sort of thing i would have in my home. :D