Birthdays, FASHION, FOOD, Uncategorized MY 25th BIRTHDAY 31 October 2006

Chris blew me away with his 25th birthday present 🙂 We don’t normally “do” gifts, as after 6 years you kinda run out of things to get! And we tend to prefer experiences/events to celebrate.. so we normally go for a lovely dinner or a holiday. But this time, he insisted on a gift. I had no clue what he was thinking of getting so the curiosity was killing me, I’m not one for surprises!

Love & Hatred?? What IS that?! Sounds kinky. Oh dear.

Oh oh oh! They’re EARRINGS!!

Pretty white gold & blue topaz earrings 🙂

His rationale was, he wanted to get me something “rare and regal”. Rare is definitely the world, because Love & Hatred exists only in the one boutique in Australia, in the Strand Arcade. The Italian designer draws inspiration from Egyptian, Chinese, Aztec, etc cultures.. and most of his pieces showcase rare gems. Really pretty stuff.

Natural blue topaz

So why white gold & blue topaz? White gold because I can’t wear sterling silver, and the boutique doesn’t have silver anyway. Blue topaz because he knew I’m really into teal/aqua colours at the moment.. and because natural blue topaz is one of the rarest. It’s also the Greek word meaning “to shine”, and is “the Stone of true love and success in all endeavours.” What we also found out later that it’s the Scorpio birthstone. Cool 😀

They feel divine in real life – all solid and substantially heavy. I like how the topaz is subtle, so I can pretty much wear it with any-coloured outfit and I’m not limited to just aqua-coloured clothes. I really love them 🙂

More of Love & Hatred’s gorgeous gems

Also got a super sweet card and a cheque in the mail from Mum & Dad.. yay! 🙂 And I *squealed* when I got my cousins’ gift of a movie pack (Gold Class tickets, regular tickets, candy store tickets, etc).. perfect present, hehe.

At work we had a caramel mud cake & chocolate ice cream cake to celebrate my birthday as well as 2 other ladies (lots of birthdays in the office this month). And the team was really thoughtful and gave me a little angel suit for Star the ferret! Hahaha! Will have to take pics of her wearing it soon.

Caramel Mud cake – Moist caramel flavoured mud cake smothered in chocolate and caramel ganache.

Mmmm….

Chocolate Ice Cream Sponge cake

Recipe book gift – so perfect!

My desk, birthday-ified by workmates

And also big THANKS to all the lovely emails, cards, adorable LJ e-gifts and SMS messages that you guys sent, they really made me smile 🙂

And so, I’m finally “mid-twenties”. Zoinks.

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Happy Belated Birthday, Bev! All the best for your 25th year! =)

Thanks! Looking forward to a (hopefully) fun year 🙂

Happy Belated Birthday Beverly! Glad you had a great time! Many happy returns 🙂

p.s: That cakeeeeeeee looks SO good!

Aww thanks! I had a really nice birthday 🙂

Happy Belated Birthday, Bev! All the best for your 25th year! =)

Thanks! Looking forward to a (hopefully) fun year 🙂

Happy Belated Birthday Beverly! Glad you had a great time! Many happy returns 🙂

p.s: That cakeeeeeeee looks SO good!

Aww thanks! I had a really nice birthday 🙂

happy birthday dude!!! all your presents look smashing!

Thank yee! It was a nice way to turn 25… 🙂

happy birthday dude!!! all your presents look smashing!

Thank yee! It was a nice way to turn 25… 🙂

i have to hand it to chris…he really cleaned up his act! 😀 😀 happy belated hun.

Hehe he was pretty happy with himself… and I was with him too, haha! 🙂

Happy Belated Birthday!! Wow you did good this year, you lucky girl 😀

Thanks *grin* It was a fun day!

i have to hand it to chris…he really cleaned up his act! 😀 😀 happy belated hun.

Hehe he was pretty happy with himself… and I was with him too, haha! 🙂

I can’t believe no one has commented on how awesome the “Beverly statue/mannequin” is!

*rofl*! It was blimmin’ scary up close to be honest 😉

Happy Belated Birthday!! Wow you did good this year, you lucky girl 😀

Thanks *grin* It was a fun day!

Happy Birthday 🙂 Chris has good taste!

I was impressed with his taste! I think he knows me really well 😛

Happy Birthday!

Thank you!

I can’t believe no one has commented on how awesome the “Beverly statue/mannequin” is!

*rofl*! It was blimmin’ scary up close to be honest 😉

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEV!! the earrings looks so YOU! Here’s to many more happy years! 😀

Thanks! I’m so tickled pink with them *dances*

I wished you a Happy Birthday in a previous post, but great earrings! So pretty. I love the name Love and Hatred. Wow, they make a big deal of your birthday at work. I love those cakes, they look great.

The name’s a bit strange *lol* but quite cool.

So many people in our team have our bdays this month – really strange!

Happy Birthday 🙂 Chris has good taste!

I was impressed with his taste! I think he knows me really well 😛

Happy Birthday Beverly!!!

Hehe thanks girly!

happy birthday miss beverly!! 😀 love the earrings!

Me tooooo I just love the earrings and all the sweet gifts I received 🙂 Love my friends and family!

Happy Birthday!

Thank you!

Hope this isn’t too late, but happy birthday!!! sounds like u had a blast! 😀

Thanks! It as a pretty fun day 🙂

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEV!!!

Thanks! HURRAY for being 25 😛

I hope I’m not too late to wish you a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Aww thank you hon 🙂

Happy Birthday Beverly!
Looks like you had a fabulous day! 🙂

thank you 🙂 It was a fun day!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I’m sure it rocked!

Thanks! It wasn’t a huge bash or anything, but I still had a lovely day 🙂

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEV!! the earrings looks so YOU! Here’s to many more happy years! 😀

Thanks! I’m so tickled pink with them *dances*

The name’s a bit strange *lol* but quite cool.

So many people in our team have our bdays this month – really strange!

wow your work mates are so fun loving!

Happy Birthday!

wow your work mates are so fun loving!

Happy Birthday!

Ya they’re a lovely bunch 🙂

And thanks for the bday wishes!

Happy Birthday Beverly!!!

Hehe thanks girly!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Your future is brighter than ever and you are a real inspiration to us aspiring career women =) Keep posting those ‘bev-tastic’ posts.

Oh that’s really nice of you to say that 🙂 I’m not sure if I think of myself as a “career woman” though.. I just stumble through life and deal with what’s given to me I guess, haha!

Happy Birthday, Beverly!

Gorgeous earrings and awesome gifts 🙂

Happy Birthday, Beverly!

Gorgeous earrings and awesome gifts 🙂

I was really happy I got perfect gifts.. basically what I’d get for myself. they know me too well 🙂

Happy Birthday to you!!

Thanks! *grin*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! A well thought-out gift from the bf is SO SWEEEEET!!!
and you’ve very cool colleagues!!! 🙂

Thanks for the bday wishes!
It’s one of my fave presents from him, because he thought of it all by himself and it really suits my tastes as well 😛

happy birthday miss beverly!! 😀 love the earrings!

Me tooooo I just love the earrings and all the sweet gifts I received 🙂 Love my friends and family!

Happy birthday! That caramel mud cake looks divine!

it actually went REALLY well with a dollop of the choc ice cream cake with each mouthful… mmmmmmm..

happy birthday bev!! 🙂

that’s such a cute office decore 😀

happy birthday bev!! 🙂

that’s such a cute office decore 😀

Heh yeah, it’s nice and cheery 🙂 And thank you!

Happy Birthday, Bev! 😛

Thanks hon!

Happy Birthday babe! *hugs*

Your gift is really exceptional – one of its kind! Your office mates r very cool too.. so cute decor.. 😉

Happy Birthday babe! *hugs*

Your gift is really exceptional – one of its kind! Your office mates r very cool too.. so cute decor.. 😉

I liked the idea of getting something rare, I’d never even considered gemstones before, for some reason! I really like them 🙂

Looks like you had a wonderful day! Happy Birthday Dear Bev!

aww thank you! I did have a really nice (but long) day.. 🙂

happy happy birthday 🙂

chris has such great taste!

happy happy birthday 🙂

chris has such great taste!

I was actually surprised he picked it out himself! I think it’s the first time he’s chosen a present all by himself….. 😛

Happy birthday! The cakes are amazing, the earrings were very thoughtful and useful in addition to being lovely and your coworkers did an amazing job with your desk! Many happy returns! Don’t forget to eat candy today, it’s Halloween in the USA so you have an excuse to eat extra! 🙂

Now I need to take all the decorations off my desk.. but it was lovely while the lasted 🙂
Happy Halloween to you!

Happy Birthday! I’m glad you had such great presents and such a nice time!

It was pretty low-key but gone are the days of bday parties I guess, haha! It was still a lovely day 🙂

happy bday! 🙂 and your earrings are gorgeous!! Your Chris is so nice to you! 😀

Hehe he’s a nice boy!
Thanks for the well wishes 🙂

Those are gorgeous earrings 🙂 happy, happy 25th Bev!

I really love ’em.. i’m so happy he chose something I’d like 🙂

Wear your earrings tomorrow so I can see them. 🙂

I will 🙂 And my new Maccas tee, haha!

Happy 25th Birthday Bev!
those are some pretty earrings from chris 🙂
how come you cant wear sterling earrings? you allergic?

your colleagues are so sweet – the decorations are so cute 😀

Happy 25th Birthday Bev!
those are some pretty earrings from chris 🙂
how come you cant wear sterling earrings? you allergic?

your colleagues are so sweet – the decorations are so cute 😀

ya my ears itch if i wear sterling silver.. a few hrs is ok but nothing much longer!

Happy Birthday Beverly!

Can’t believe you’re only in your ‘mid-twenties’ with so many achievements! Many happy returns of the day, hope you had a good one!

Happy Birthday Beverly!

Can’t believe you’re only in your ‘mid-twenties’ with so many achievements! Many happy returns of the day, hope you had a good one!

Aww thank you! It’s really nice of you to say that 🙂 You made my birthday, hehe

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEV!!!

Time flies eh! I think this is like the 4th time in a row I read about your bday and wish you a happy bday! Hehe…

The caramel mud cake looks so yummy!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEV!!!

Time flies eh! I think this is like the 4th time in a row I read about your bday and wish you a happy bday! Hehe…

The caramel mud cake looks so yummy!!!

Arghhhh yeah i know, I feel so old sometimes 😛 Oh well

The cakes were so insanely good!

Arghhhh yeah i know, I feel so old sometimes 😛 Oh well

The cakes were so insanely good!

The earrings suit you well. And the recipe book is perfect for ya! haha …I’m glad you had a great birthday. 🙂

The ferret suit and recipe book really tickled my fancy.. hehe, was surprised at how well my colleagues know me!

Happy happy birthday! 🙂

Thank you hon! It’s been a long, but good, day 🙂

Happy Birthday Beverly :)!

Thanks! *grin*

Chris’ gift was really lovely! Happy birthday! Hope you had a great one.

It’s been a looong day! but a good one 🙂 Happy Halloween to you

Happy birthday! Your colleagues are so sweet =)

It was thoughtful of them and love their gifts too, so appropriate for me, haha!

HIP HIP HOORAY! and HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY! <3
i think your boy is an absolute keeper- chris really knows how to spoil you!

Awww yeah, he’s a sweetie *mushy grin*

happy birthday sweetie!!!
your bday cakes look so yummy. 🙂 🙂

they were deeeeelicious, i had one of each *oops*

Happy Birthday Bev! Hope you have an awesome birthday 🙂

Thanks! I had a really nice day, fairly lowkey in general though since I didn’t have a party

Happy Birthday! The earrings are beautiful! 😀

I like how I can wear them everyday.. can’t believe he chose that himself, hehe!

Happy Birthday. 🙂 You still look as pretty as ever!

Gorgeous earrings.!

Happy Birthday. 🙂 You still look as pretty as ever!

Gorgeous earrings.!

*blush* thanks.. one year older though, d’oh! haha

Happy Birthday dear friend! *^^* xoxo

Aww thanks!! *hugs*

Hope this isn’t too late, but happy birthday!!! sounds like u had a blast! 😀

Thanks! It as a pretty fun day 🙂

happy happy birthday! and oh that was so sweet of chris!

I was pretty impressed he got the present all by myself! 😛

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEV!!!

Thanks! HURRAY for being 25 😛

Happy Birthday Bev! Love the earrings! They are beautiful. Chris is exceptionally brilliant for thinking about the meaning behind them too!
I hope you had a great day!!

Happy 25th!!!!
And you’ve got a bunch of creative and fun colleagues!

Hehe they’ll be pleased to hear you say that about them! 🙂

Happy 25th!!!!
And you’ve got a bunch of creative and fun colleagues!

Thanks for the sweet rose! 🙂

Happy Birthday, Bev! And that pair of earrings are definitely adorable!

And btw, your coworkers are sooo cool!

Happy Birthday, Bev! And that pair of earrings are definitely adorable!

And btw, your coworkers are sooo cool!

It was nice to walk into that this morning, it made me smile 🙂

Happpee 25th hon! 🙂

Thanks! I think I like being 25, seems like a nice age 🙂

Blessed Birthday Bev! *hugz*

Aww thank you *hugs*

Love & Hatred?? What IS that?! Sounds kinky. Oh dear.

lol. i CHUCKLED.

ooh, those earrings are GORGEOUS.

SCORPIOS UNITE!!!!!!!!!!! ♥

Love & Hatred?? What IS that?! Sounds kinky. Oh dear.

lol. i CHUCKLED.

ooh, those earrings are GORGEOUS.

SCORPIOS UNITE!!!!!!!!!!! ♥

I know, was a bit *concerned* when I saw the brand name, haha!
Scorpios rock 😀

happieee burfday sweetheart!!!

Hehe thank you!

Happy Birthday! im dreading next year when i turn 25.. but i have no choice but to stay positive! 🙂

BTW: do you know a great site where i can tweak my whole journal? i just got a PAID account and i dont like the default designs! 🙂 help a girl out? 🙂

[email protected]

Happy Birthday! im dreading next year when i turn 25.. but i have no choice but to stay positive! 🙂

BTW: do you know a great site where i can tweak my whole journal? i just got a PAID account and i dont like the default designs! 🙂 help a girl out? 🙂

[email protected]

I know you can tweak the whole thing if you use S1 styles and not S2.. I’m using S1 and when I go to modify my style it’s just plugging the HTML in to make it work. If you don’t know HTML try htmlgoodies.com – they’re terrific!

Happy birthday! join the mid-twenties club 🙂

Ya, can we take over the world now??? 😉

Happy Birthday Halloween babe! 🙂

Hehe happy Halloween to you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! great earrings! what a sweet bf you have there!! the choco ice cream cake looks amazinggggg

i had both cakes together and they taste better eaten together… hehehe! :)~

I hope I’m not too late to wish you a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Aww thank you hon 🙂

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

The earrings are gorgeous! And the cakes look delicious! hehe:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

The earrings are gorgeous! And the cakes look delicious! hehe:)

I can’t believe he picked those earrings out all by himself… I’m impressed. haha!

happy birthday, bev! awesome gifts and colleagues you have! 🙂

Thanks! Ya it was a fun day 🙂

Happy Birthday Beverly!
Looks like you had a fabulous day! 🙂

thank you 🙂 It was a fun day!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I’m sure it rocked!

Thanks! It wasn’t a huge bash or anything, but I still had a lovely day 🙂

wow your work mates are so fun loving!

Happy Birthday!

wow your work mates are so fun loving!

Happy Birthday!

Ya they’re a lovely bunch 🙂

And thanks for the bday wishes!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Your future is brighter than ever and you are a real inspiration to us aspiring career women =) Keep posting those ‘bev-tastic’ posts.

Oh that’s really nice of you to say that 🙂 I’m not sure if I think of myself as a “career woman” though.. I just stumble through life and deal with what’s given to me I guess, haha!

Happy Birthday, Beverly!

Gorgeous earrings and awesome gifts 🙂

Happy Birthday, Beverly!

Gorgeous earrings and awesome gifts 🙂

I was really happy I got perfect gifts.. basically what I’d get for myself. they know me too well 🙂

Happy Birthday to you!!

Thanks! *grin*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! A well thought-out gift from the bf is SO SWEEEEET!!!
and you’ve very cool colleagues!!! 🙂

Thanks for the bday wishes!
It’s one of my fave presents from him, because he thought of it all by himself and it really suits my tastes as well 😛

Happy birthday! That caramel mud cake looks divine!

it actually went REALLY well with a dollop of the choc ice cream cake with each mouthful… mmmmmmm..

happy birthday bev!! 🙂

that’s such a cute office decore 😀

happy birthday bev!! 🙂

that’s such a cute office decore 😀

Heh yeah, it’s nice and cheery 🙂 And thank you!

Happy Birthday, Bev! 😛

Thanks hon!

Happy Birthday babe! *hugs*

Your gift is really exceptional – one of its kind! Your office mates r very cool too.. so cute decor.. 😉

Happy Birthday babe! *hugs*

Your gift is really exceptional – one of its kind! Your office mates r very cool too.. so cute decor.. 😉

I liked the idea of getting something rare, I’d never even considered gemstones before, for some reason! I really like them 🙂

Looks like you had a wonderful day! Happy Birthday Dear Bev!

aww thank you! I did have a really nice (but long) day.. 🙂

happy happy birthday 🙂

chris has such great taste!

happy happy birthday 🙂

chris has such great taste!

I was actually surprised he picked it out himself! I think it’s the first time he’s chosen a present all by himself….. 😛

Now I need to take all the decorations off my desk.. but it was lovely while the lasted 🙂
Happy Halloween to you!

Happy Birthday! I’m glad you had such great presents and such a nice time!

It was pretty low-key but gone are the days of bday parties I guess, haha! It was still a lovely day 🙂

happy bday! 🙂 and your earrings are gorgeous!! Your Chris is so nice to you! 😀

Hehe he’s a nice boy!
Thanks for the well wishes 🙂

Those are gorgeous earrings 🙂 happy, happy 25th Bev!

I really love ’em.. i’m so happy he chose something I’d like 🙂

Wear your earrings tomorrow so I can see them. 🙂

I will 🙂 And my new Maccas tee, haha!

Happy 25th Birthday Bev!
those are some pretty earrings from chris 🙂
how come you cant wear sterling earrings? you allergic?

your colleagues are so sweet – the decorations are so cute 😀

Happy 25th Birthday Bev!
those are some pretty earrings from chris 🙂
how come you cant wear sterling earrings? you allergic?

your colleagues are so sweet – the decorations are so cute 😀

ya my ears itch if i wear sterling silver.. a few hrs is ok but nothing much longer!

Happy Birthday Beverly!

Can’t believe you’re only in your ‘mid-twenties’ with so many achievements! Many happy returns of the day, hope you had a good one!

Happy Birthday Beverly!

Can’t believe you’re only in your ‘mid-twenties’ with so many achievements! Many happy returns of the day, hope you had a good one!

Aww thank you! It’s really nice of you to say that 🙂 You made my birthday, hehe

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEV!!!

Time flies eh! I think this is like the 4th time in a row I read about your bday and wish you a happy bday! Hehe…

The caramel mud cake looks so yummy!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEV!!!

Time flies eh! I think this is like the 4th time in a row I read about your bday and wish you a happy bday! Hehe…

The caramel mud cake looks so yummy!!!

Arghhhh yeah i know, I feel so old sometimes 😛 Oh well

The cakes were so insanely good!

Arghhhh yeah i know, I feel so old sometimes 😛 Oh well

The cakes were so insanely good!

The earrings suit you well. And the recipe book is perfect for ya! haha …I’m glad you had a great birthday. 🙂

The ferret suit and recipe book really tickled my fancy.. hehe, was surprised at how well my colleagues know me!

Happy happy birthday! 🙂

Thank you hon! It’s been a long, but good, day 🙂

Happy Birthday Beverly :)!

Thanks! *grin*

Chris’ gift was really lovely! Happy birthday! Hope you had a great one.

It’s been a looong day! but a good one 🙂 Happy Halloween to you

Happy birthday! Your colleagues are so sweet =)

It was thoughtful of them and love their gifts too, so appropriate for me, haha!

HIP HIP HOORAY! and HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY! <3
i think your boy is an absolute keeper- chris really knows how to spoil you!

Awww yeah, he’s a sweetie *mushy grin*

happy birthday sweetie!!!
your bday cakes look so yummy. 🙂 🙂

they were deeeeelicious, i had one of each *oops*

Happy Birthday Bev! Hope you have an awesome birthday 🙂

Thanks! I had a really nice day, fairly lowkey in general though since I didn’t have a party

Happy Birthday! The earrings are beautiful! 😀

I like how I can wear them everyday.. can’t believe he chose that himself, hehe!

Happy Birthday. 🙂 You still look as pretty as ever!

Gorgeous earrings.!

Happy Birthday. 🙂 You still look as pretty as ever!

Gorgeous earrings.!

*blush* thanks.. one year older though, d’oh! haha

Happy Birthday dear friend! *^^* xoxo

Aww thanks!! *hugs*

happy happy birthday! and oh that was so sweet of chris!

I was pretty impressed he got the present all by myself! 😛

Happy Birthday Bev! Love the earrings! They are beautiful. Chris is exceptionally brilliant for thinking about the meaning behind them too!
I hope you had a great day!!

Happy 25th!!!!
And you’ve got a bunch of creative and fun colleagues!

Hehe they’ll be pleased to hear you say that about them! 🙂

Happy 25th!!!!
And you’ve got a bunch of creative and fun colleagues!

Thanks for the sweet rose! 🙂

Happy Birthday, Bev! And that pair of earrings are definitely adorable!

And btw, your coworkers are sooo cool!

Happy Birthday, Bev! And that pair of earrings are definitely adorable!

And btw, your coworkers are sooo cool!

It was nice to walk into that this morning, it made me smile 🙂

Happpee 25th hon! 🙂

Thanks! I think I like being 25, seems like a nice age 🙂

Blessed Birthday Bev! *hugz*

Aww thank you *hugs*

Love & Hatred?? What IS that?! Sounds kinky. Oh dear.

lol. i CHUCKLED.

ooh, those earrings are GORGEOUS.

SCORPIOS UNITE!!!!!!!!!!! ♥

Love & Hatred?? What IS that?! Sounds kinky. Oh dear.

lol. i CHUCKLED.

ooh, those earrings are GORGEOUS.

SCORPIOS UNITE!!!!!!!!!!! ♥

I know, was a bit *concerned* when I saw the brand name, haha!
Scorpios rock 😀

happieee burfday sweetheart!!!

Hehe thank you!

Happy Birthday! im dreading next year when i turn 25.. but i have no choice but to stay positive! 🙂

BTW: do you know a great site where i can tweak my whole journal? i just got a PAID account and i dont like the default designs! 🙂 help a girl out? 🙂

[email protected]

Happy Birthday! im dreading next year when i turn 25.. but i have no choice but to stay positive! 🙂

BTW: do you know a great site where i can tweak my whole journal? i just got a PAID account and i dont like the default designs! 🙂 help a girl out? 🙂

[email protected]

Happy birthday! join the mid-twenties club 🙂

Ya, can we take over the world now??? 😉

Happy Birthday Halloween babe! 🙂

Hehe happy Halloween to you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! great earrings! what a sweet bf you have there!! the choco ice cream cake looks amazinggggg

i had both cakes together and they taste better eaten together… hehehe! :)~

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

The earrings are gorgeous! And the cakes look delicious! hehe:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

The earrings are gorgeous! And the cakes look delicious! hehe:)

I can’t believe he picked those earrings out all by himself… I’m impressed. haha!

happy birthday, bev! awesome gifts and colleagues you have! 🙂

Thanks! Ya it was a fun day 🙂

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