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If you’ve ever read a book on love languages, or taken a quiz, they typically say you give what you wish to receive. I have to respectfully disagree.
I love to give gifts. Sending flowers, a mug from etsy or a little something from the Target $1 section is how I show love. To me it says I’m thinking about you when I’m not with you, and I love to envision exactly what my friends need in their home or closet!
However, I don’t want gifts in return. My love language is quality time. I may go on and on about how much I love a gift and I’ll send a thank you not immediately after, but I still feel this strange sense of guilt that the person doesn’t know how much I appreciate it. I joke with my mother that I am not having a baby shower. She says I have to when that time comes and I tell her, “Fine, it will be a no gifts shower. They can bring the baby a book.” I know I’ll change my mind then! 😉 [Things you say before you have kids! haha!] But when I got married and had showers I constantly worried, “Do people know how much I appreciate it?!”
But around my birthday I do love to make a birthday wish list for myself and my own purchases throughout the year! My birthday is the start of March so I always feel like it is the appropriate time to start deciding what I want to invest in for spring/summer and what I think my closet or home is missing. Does anyone else do this?!
I thought I’d share what I have my eye on for this season/year or what I just like to stare at when I’m aimlessly wandering online! I did pick a few pricier pieces because like the song says“Go girl, it’s ya birthday.” Am I right?!
What do you have your eye on this season?!
I”m the same way! PS I have that pom pom blanket. Super cute, but sheds like crazy!
Oh my gosh, I’m obsessed with all of this but #3 & #4 are beyond! Such great picks, thanks for sharing! And happy early birthday:)
xo
http://www.charltonlee.com
Girl I splurged on the Charlotte Olympia Kitty flats after they stayed on my wishlist for three years…. you will not regret it. They make me smile every single timeeeee I see them!! I’m completely obsessed and have never received so many compliments from strangers on anything! Loving this wishlist and seriously thinking I need those sunnies;)
XX,
Clarissa
Those Charlotte Olympia flats have been on my wish list for seasons! I can’t quite pull the trigger on them but gosh they are so stinking cute – great pick gal
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.LouellaReese.com
I completely AGREE with you!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE sending my girlfriends little packages or Starbucks e-cards here and there. I was born and raised in California but go to school out here in TX so most of my close girlfriends live out there. Like you said it says, “I’m thinking about you even though I’m 1600 miles away.” Little gestures like that make my heart so full!!
XOXO
KaeLa
I’m obsessed with the bikini! It’s so cute. Bring on the warmer weather!!
xx Kathryn
http://www.chicandshimmer.com
Loveeee that YSL bag. i just purchased it in black and gold and I’m so scared to bust it out because it’s so prettty. Can you do a handbag post on how you put together small bags to keep within your nicer bags in order to protect the interior from spillage and ruin in general?
You’re so cute! I love giving gifts as well. Gotta love that Target Dollar Spot!
glamlifeliving.com
It’s TOTALLY appropriate to make a long birthday list!! That’s the best part about having birthdays…buying things..even if for yourself that you really want and know you will enjoy! I love that powder blue bikini…super darling!
@stylemelauren
http://www.stylemelauren.com
That YSL bag would be number one on my list, for sure! Love all of these picks though. They’re perfect! <3
BlondieInTheCity.com
Loving all your birthday picks, especially that gorgeous YSL bag! Perfect for Spring 🙂
Want everything on your birthday wish list! Especially those sunnies, super cute.
You will LOVE the Ita brush. It’s amazing <3
Love all your picks and Happy early Birthday! I love love those sunnies and gorgeous turquoise and yellow statement pieces – they’re so perfect for spring! 🙂
champagneandcitylights.com
The 5 Love Languages! I’m the same! Huge gift-giver here but I don’t expect it in return.
Loved this post and the gold vase!
-Libby
libbylivingcolorfully.com