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It’s my birthday today. This year it’s been quite a pink affair with lots of lovely presents that talk to the girl in me. Last year was positively ‘green’ in comparison. Funny that.

But I don’t mind. It’s nice to be spoiled once a year. I have been given such gorgeous gifts that I thought I’d share them with you, just in case they are your kind of thing too (sorry not much for the guys here).

So, starting clockwise from left to right here’s my pirate’s hoard of birthday goodness.

Set of Homemaker fruit bowls. I collect Homemaker pottery so anything to add to my collection makes my year!. You can pick up similar on eBay. Just search for Homemaker.
Charbonnel & Walker Drinking Chocolate. If you haven’t had a box of truffles from C&W you’re simply not treating yourself well enough. And drinking chocolate is like a box of chocolates that just keeps giving!
Cake Pops! – a book by one of my favourite cookery bloggers, Bakerella. Cakes on sticks, exactly what is there not to like. What I particularly like about Bakerella is that she’s an amateur cook, like me, and yet she manages to create these gorgeous cakes. Brilliant.
Handmade Home is a book by another favourite blogger of mine Soule Mama. It’s all about how to make simple crafts for your home and family. And is full of wonderful, homely ideas that make you want to snuggle up with your sewing box infront of the fire. Ideal.
I also got a book about flower arranging, pink notebook, some rosy lip gloss, two pairs of earrings and that beauty box essential, nail files with pictures of ice-cream on them. I’m not sure where to buy any of these but I love them all.

I’m not one to shout from the hills about my birthday (she says, creating a whole post dedicated to that very subject!) but today was nice. Nothing special, just nice. I got lots of cards from family and friends which always makes you feel special.

My amazing husband brought me a piece of original art from San Francisco ‘and’ a T-shirt that says “Reality is for People Who Can’t Handle Science Fiction” – what’s not to like?

I got these beautiful flowers (including the essential ornamental cabbages) from my bestest friend. Plus a spa voucher from the guys at the office!

And…this beautifully handmade garden centre voucher. This one intrigues me. I love the fact that I have developed ginger hair and I’m carrying a pitchfork for some reason. Lovely!