Melissa’s Cozy Teacup

Thank you to all of my dear internet friends for the wonderful emails and comments for a happy birthday!

Sometimes, a gift, wrapped in pretty paper and a bow are just what is needed. A treasure you couldn’t imagine indulging yourself with (for me found at the Antiques Mall) is always a welcomed treat, but this year, I wanted to treat myself to a few luxurious experiences. Now, those of you who have been reading my blog for awhile know I firmly believe in using your ‘good stuff’ as everyday stuff;china, linens, pretty candles, etc. I don’t believe that pleasure, in the proper context, should ever be labeled as a guilty pleasure. That said, here’s what I have done so far for my birthday.

Tech Hubby gave me one dozen long stemmed roses, a creamy white color with pink blushes. I combined them with the status from my garden and made a lovely bouquet. Last night I, with birthday money, picked up a container of caviar and a bottle of ‘pink champagne’. This morning, I enjoyed a champagne breakfast of caviar on toast points. I was going to make blinis, but I wasn’t feeling well enough to stand in the kitchen for so long. I also indulged in a bowl of Rainer cherries. For those of you who live where they are cheap and plentiful may not understand why they would be such a treat, but here in Colorado, they are $8.99 a pound. I found some on sale and snatched them up! The picture above features one of my most favorite candy bars ever. I don’t usually buy them as they are a bit pricey but again, I’m going for an experience this time rather than a trinket. Mozart bars are :Finest pistachio marzipan and hazelnut nougat in a crispy milk chocolate.

Yes, it is just as good as it sounds.

Then, there is this little guy from Whitman’s, filled with fine artist designed chocolates. This one might become a more frequent indulgence, especially when I have a tea party. These cute chocolates would look perfect on a three tiered tray  laden with sandwiches, scones and fruit. Don’t you agree?

So now, I must go and get ready for lunch with mom before the tourists crowd up the place where we are planning to meet.

Have a wonderful day everyone and whether or not it is your birthday, find away of enjoying something today you wouldn’t normally do for yourself, that would be my gift to you!