So my 31st birthday is next weekend. I am just a tad freaked out. I really never thought that I would be one who was squeamish about my age. I loved turning 30. That is a big birthday and everyone made sure it was a huge affair. I even posted it as
my best day of 2007.
But 31 is.....30 something. Like that crappy TV show from the 80's that only old people watched. It is totally boring. Now that I am a mom, do I just take the backseat on this day just for me?
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"No way!" says I. I am a supporter of full fledged birthday celebrations at EVERY birthday. Cake, gifts and none of this "oh, I am too old to do the birthday thing". NO. Not me. I work too freaking hard to not have a day when I get to be the center. One day a year. I'm not giving it up.
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In honor of my creed, this week's giveaway is an "Old School Giveaway". All fantastic vintage treasures to remind us that just because it is a little old doesn't mean that it isn't awesome. So without further adieu...
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I am giving away this sweet "Grandma chic" vintage purse along with some of my
Paisley Lane lovelies. I have made the
hair clip from a vintage brooch and the vintage earrings were originally clip (as they always are), but I have changed them to pierced. They will come wrapped in the vintage linen that they are laying on in the photo.
And as an added bonus - check out these recipe cards! When I found these (unopened) at an antique show I actually squealed like a little girl. I mean come on, how retro cool? I also will send a pack of vintage plastic recipe savers (the plastic sleeves that protect the cards).
Four chances to enter:
- Leave me a birthday greeting on this blog before Sept 4th at midnight. -
- Let me know that you are a subscriber in a separate comment.
- Mention this giveaway in your own blog and let me know you have done so in a separate comment.
- For one more entry - Check out my jewelry line - Paisley Lane and tell me your favorite item.
I will select the winner using a random generator on Sept 5th. Good luck!
Oh yeah! I almost forgot. As a birthday treat to you - I am giving a free pair of earrings to anyone who makes a
Paisley Lane purchase over $20 in the month of September. Just mention "Birthday" when you order.
Lovely two story home in a quiet family friendly neighborhood.
4717 Rose Briar Ln, Ooltewah 37373
$169,000
Call 423-785-7294 with questions.
Located a few short minutes from both Hamilton Place and Volkswagen. This charming home is both functional and inviting.
- 1,850 Square Feet
- 2-story
- Side-entry Garage
- Built 2006
- 3 Bedroom
- 2 1/2 Bath
- Walk-in Master closet
- Large walk-in storage
- Vaulted and tiled master bath with jetted tub
- Fireplace
- Gas utilities
- Fenced backyard
- French doors in study
- Dining room with Wainscoting
- Large Master Bedroom with tray ceiling
- Stainless Steel kitchen appliances
- Small cul-de-sac neighborhood
- Less than 10 minutes to Hamilton Place
- Less than 10 minutes to Volkswagen Complex
- Less than 5 minutes to Collegedale park
Due to the unfortunate expense of fixing my car after being hit by lightning, we had to cancel our planned beach vacation. As disappointing as that was, we are trying to make the best of it by doing little "mini vacations" as a family. Yesterday we hit the pool and to our delight, found we were basically the only people there. We swam as a family for a while. Lydia likes to ride on my back and hold on to my swimsuit straps like reins on a horse. Then Shane grabs my arms and whips us both through the water, Lydia and I screaming and laughing like it is the greatest amusement park ride.
Anyway I wanted to share my personal pick for the best discovery of summer 2008. And the winner is... 
