The day was great! My daughters planned to take me out for the day. They wanted to treat me to lunch and to a gift of my own choosing. We headed for the east bay, first to the Stone Mountain & Daughter fabric store and then to my favorite shopping area in Berkeley, called Fourth Street. I hadn't been to Fourth Street in many years, but at the Bryn Walker store I managed to find a beautiful pewter necklace that the girls bought for me, as well as another necklace and bracelet I bought myself. At the Japanese import store I found a couple pieces of Japanese fabric, as well as a gorgeous scarf. And, of course, there was a bit more stash acquisition at Stone Mountain. (I think I must be part Ferengi.)
We also had fun at the Bare Escentuals store and later, at home, we had a marathon makeup session.
It was much better than last year when both kids forgot my birthday. <ahem> :)
We had a heat wave last week, so I planned to wear my silk organza top. I put it on and tried to take some photos, but it was freezing cold, foggy and windy, so I changed to another outfit. I need to try again to get some photos before I can post that top. I also have another pair of StyleArc pants almost finished, so look for that post too.
Meanwhile, let me leave you with some eye candy I recently discovered. This fiber artist has created some truly wonderful designs that you can see in person in New York, Paris, and Sao Paolo: Yasmine Studio. Make sure you look at all three of her collections! I want to be her when I grow up. :)
Happy Birthday. I am glad the trip to Stone Mountain was a success. I try to stop every time I pass up that way.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sounding birthday! Yasmine. I am in love with that woman - I'd be happy if I could create one Yasmine-worthy piece before I die - thank you for that inspirational link!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look Yasmine up next time I'm in NYC -- beautiful pieces, though so far I've just had a quick look)!
ReplyDelete(Parenthetically, though, why do designers always have irritating, slow-loading websites? It's cool to make us wait? I'd have seen more if the site wasn't programmed so unfortunately!)
Your birthday sounds wonderful -- glad it was a good day!
4th Street Shopping is my favorite too. Love Molly B. and the Japanese Textiles/paper store. Glad you had such a great time with your girls.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Yasmine Studio info-wow! I think you had a great birthday, glad it was a good one.
ReplyDeleteAnn, we spent quite awhile trying on clothes/accessories in Molly B. Even my eldest liked their clothing. And I did some damage in the Japanese store, oh yeah. :)
ReplyDeleteNoile, I agree. I am not a fan of the "slick" websites that have slow-loading animations, but it seems to be a common UI on various designer websites.
ReplyDeleteYasmine Studio....what eye candy....inspiration....thanks from eva in florida
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