Birthday Countdown!

Well today was a big day in more way than one. Yes, it was the inauguration of our 44th president and the President and Mrs. Bush are finally back in Texas, but today also begins the one month countdown to my birthday! I used to be SO into my birthday. I guess that comes with being an only child? I was one of those that had somewhat elaborate birthday parties and it was such fun! When we lived in GA I had all my parties with my dear friend Mary Ann since we were just week apart. We always had matching smocked dresses and somehow were lucky enough to end up on the front page of the local paper after each of our parties (small, Southern town society thing). Then, in Honduras all the birthdays were sort of intense by American standards. I had about 100 to 200 guests at my parties and everything was hand made to coordinate with the theme. In 2nd grade I was very into trolls (remember when treasure trolls were big) so I had a troll themes birthday complete with a special painted outfit (it was VERY tasteful as mother would have it no other way), a troll pinata and troll party hats and goodie bags for all. I also had an Aladdin theme and Flinstone theme parties in Honduras. My freshman year of boarding school I also had a fun birthday in the spirit of a Quince Anos. Mother flew up all the recuerdos and such from Panama then we did a delicious red velvet cake and topped it off with lunch for my closest friends at the Mayflower Inn. In recent years I have had my golden birthday (my 20th) as well as my 21st which mother organized fabulous parties for as well. I have been one lucky birthday girl year after year! However, as the years have come and gone and I have gotten older birthdays loose their luster. Do not get me wrong, they are still special, but I am not one to have people bow down to me on my birthday nor do I see it necessary to go all out anymore. I feel as if I have had my shining birthdays and they were so out of the park that they would be hard to top. Anyway, the point of this post (I apologize that it is get long- I hate when posts become daunting) is that there is nothing in particular I MUST have for my 24th birthday. I am not dying for a new Chanel bag nor do I need a new pair of earrings. However, while browsing the web I have found a few eye catching items that would be fun additions to my wardrobe of my abode:

This Tory top is tres chic and perfect for the warm Dallas weather!
Yes, I have a zillion bags, but a pink and green Tory?! Oh, my goodness, lovely!!
If I had to pick one thing I would most like it would be four Blue Canton salad plates for my collection. You can never start building a set too early!!

I have been in search of the perfect dresser for quite sometime. (However, mother has said she and father would prefer to buy me fun items, rather than furniture). The above (PBK) matches my pink toile bedding perfectly, but the mahogany chest below is timeless and can be used in a different room later.

I always love a fun pair of earrings! These pink or green would be darling with one of my Lilly shifts!

While I said I am contemplating which jewelry box to purchase I must say this darling tray would be a nice addition to my bedside table...or perhaps my new dresser!

So dear readers, that is my fun little list in honor of their being just ONE month until my 24th birthday! I am sure you are all madly emailing one another trying to decide on the perfect gift for me, so the very least I can do is assist you- tee hee hee! Enjoy and have a wonderful evening!!