Friday, October 21, 2011

An Early Birthday Present to Myself of Myself


Tomorrow is my birthday. I'll be the big 2-8. I've already received one present ... from myself. It's a custom portrait of me and the husband by the mega-talented Nan Lawson. I'd been on her waiting list for a while, but it just so happened the portrait came together this week. It makes me smile every time I look at it. It might be the best present I've ever given. Hope you all have a lovely weekend! Eat a cupcake and think of me!

PS - Please check out the guest posts I did this week, a little fall decor for Natty Michelle and my one piece of wedding advice over at Lovely Little Things.
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27 comments:

  1. Diana MieczanOctober 21, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Aww..its beautiful! Happy almost birthday, sweetie!!! Have a fantastic weekend. Muah

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  2. 17 PerthOctober 21, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Happy Birthday! I love the present you picked out. It is beautiful.

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  3. Lady GreyOctober 21, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    It's fabulous! What a great idea - and a great gift to yourself!
    Happy 28th birthday darling!
    oxo

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  4. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Happy Birthday! What an awesome present. My favorite presents (either to myself or from others) are the ones that have personal significance. Good choice! :)
    xo-katie

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  5. AshleyOctober 21, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    What a neat present! Happy early birthday!!

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  6. KatelynOctober 21, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    SO sweet! Happy early birthday! You're one lucky girl! Although, I'm sure you already knew that :)

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  7. VanessaOctober 21, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Such a good gift :-) Happy birthday to you!

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  8. KOctober 21, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Happy early birthday to you!

    Love your present : )

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  9. KarenOctober 21, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Cutest. Portrait. Ever. Nan really is sooooo talented! And a most happy early birthday to you.

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  10. a little black cloud in a dressOctober 21, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I hope you have a wonderful birthday!

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  11. ErinOctober 21, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day!

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  12. Natalie KilgoreOctober 21, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    How cute is that? I love it. Happy early birthday!! Turns out we share anther thing in common...we both turn 2-8 days apart! Also, thanks again for the fab post on my blog. xo

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  13. JanetteOctober 21, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Ok..so that's possibly thee best portrait ever! It's soooooo cute and timely!

    Happy Birthday!


    ♥Janette, the Jongleur

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  14. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    That is one fabulous birthday present. I'm all about celebrating birthdays and giving yourself presents. My birthday was over a month ago and I am still asking myself "can I justify buying this as a birthday present to me?" Haha

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  15. rachelOctober 21, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    this is so sweet – happy birthday!!

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  16. TiffanyOctober 21, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    yeah, that's the cutest thing ever. HBD!!!

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  17. ShokoOctober 21, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Happy happy birthday!

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  18. SharonEKimOctober 21, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Best wishes (a little early) on your birthday my fellow Libra! My birthday gift to myself this year was a new pair of boots. Jon found this very funny. He said "Well, if you bought it for yourself doesn't that defeat the purpose of it being a present?" I said "No, it justifies me purchasing these damn boots." Have a lovely weekend!!!

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  19. BrandiOctober 21, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I think this is the perfect birthday present to yourself. Have a beautiful weekend, my dear!

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  20. EricaOctober 21, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    that is so cute, and happy birthday!!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    That portrait is so beautifully whimsical - I love it! Hope you have the happiest of days and blessings for many more. Cheers!

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  22. BeckyOctober 22, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Great print! Today is my best friend's birthday as well - October 22nd is a good day!

    Happy birthday! Hope it's fabulous!

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  23. bethanyOctober 22, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    um, this is amazing! happiest birthday, my love!!

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  24. MelissaOctober 22, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Happy Birthday! I'm going to have to start giving myself birthday presents. Such a cute portrait!

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  25. Breeanna @ a brilliant melodyOctober 23, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Hope you have a wonderful birthday! I just turned 28 a few weeks ago :) Two more years till we're 30!

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  26. UnknownOctober 24, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Love the picture! Hope you had a great birthday :)

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  27. Kayla PooleOctober 31, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Eesh, where have I been? Please accept a hearty (albeit belated) birthday wish! Love the portrait, so cool

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