Birthdays are kind of the best thing ever. And this was probably the best one so far. Firstly we wined and dined at Universal in Darlinghurst. Dessert was the most amazing take on a gaytime i’ll probably ever eat. TO DIE FOR.

I was surprised with some pretty special gifts from my boy. This to start with and the lovely print pictured below by Heisuke Kitazawa, titled “This is how it always starts”.  And the most beautiful bunny ring i’ve ever seen by Matina Amanita, which sadly had a very short life and met an untimely end the second time I wore it! but never fear, it will hopefully be fixed and back on my finger asap for a photo!

Birthday breakfast was so delicious. Shenkin in Erskineville is a must try if you are anywhere near it. Breakfast and lunch are both amazing, but I can never go past the pancakes and waffles (be warned the chocolate pancakes are completely insane).

And this is the newest member of our family! My new Blyth doll from Lynds! no, 26 is not too old for dolls.

I also got this beautiful Elke Kramer ring from my lovely friend Sugako, who we are unfortunately bidding farewell to this week as she jets off back to Japan! (but this also makes for a fantastic reason to visit her :)

And finally these! From the very wonderful Miss made590 herself (care of Cat Rabbit). I’ve wanted a Cat Rabbit plush for a very long time and now I have one, and super cute embroidery too!

oh and speaking of handmade things, my mum made me this AWESOME fox stole scarf! YAY for birthdays I say. Kx