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My Birthday Haul

My birthday turned out better than I expected; I spent the day with my guy and our daughter in Cocoa Beach, where I stopped by Knit & Stitch and invested in a little Noro and Juniper Moon yarns.

My guy gave me a set of lavender and vanilla relaxation products from Bath & Body Works (not pictured) which I'm already using and are amazing. Kat gave these gorgeous silver, abalone and koa wood earrings from Na Hoku.

I also stopped by Hello Again Books and splurged on a stack for reading during my vacation. We then went to an Asian buffet and ruined our diets. Honestly, being with my family and having fun in one of my favorite places in Florida made the day perfect. :)

I should also mention that my friend B gave me two more books for my birthday, so I have lots of reading to look forward to this month. Thanks, everyone.

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Maria Zannini said…
Happy birthday!!
That was a nice haul. I love simple jewelry, though I rarely wear any. My little stud earrings are the extent of my extravagance.
I'm so glad you got to see your daughter. I'm betting that was the best birthday gift of all.

Hugs and love, my friend.
July 19, 2026 at 2:47 PM
the author said…
Thanks, Maria. Your wish is another gift, just like your friendship. :)
July 19, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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