Birthday.

It was my birthday last week.

It sort of came and went with not much fuss.

It's ok. Birthdays aren't quite as exciting as they used to be.

I was lucky to have a sleep in. 

We went out for a yummy dinner.

I was given some beautiful flowers, crafty sewing books and a bunch of little treats.

I also got lots of hugs and kisses. More than usual, that is.

Then on Saturday, my husband disappeared for a walk through the market

and returned with a special little parcel for me. 

It was this lovely blown glass beaded necklace.

Handmade by a fellow Salamanca Market stallholder and friend, Jemma.

She's a very talented glass artist who makes beautiful jewellery, perfume bottles and beads.

Aren't I lucky...?

It's an original, it's beautiful, and I just love the colours.