This past weekend, I celebrated the birthday of my good friend, Marie. Her home was flooded during Hurricane Irene. She, her husband, and their two doggies have been living in a rental home while there house is being repaired. Marie loves to cook and I decided I wanted to put together a gift basket of goodies for her birthday.
First, I got this gorgeous linen tea towel from this
really great shop called All-Tea-Towels. There were so many to choose from and the quality is fabulous! Hop over and visit them. I already have my eye on a few more for some friends.
Next I got a basket and lined it with the tea towel. I like to line baskets with things that are not only pretty, but can be used again.
I went to the store and got some yummy bread that she can bake at home and some fancy olive oil for dipping. Nothing like the smell of fresh baked bread to make you feel good.
Next I got her these fun heart shapped pasta cause I heart her. :) The colors were so pretty! I got a fancy sauce to go with the pasta.
Then, a bottle of my new favorite wine that my Marie adores too. Red blends are sooooooooo smooth.
I had some of these flowers laying around so I snipped them and added them to the basket for a little extra color. She can put them on the table while she and her husband enjoy their dinner. They're fake as ya know I can't grow stuff.
And viola'! One birthday basket for a special birthday girl. Happy Birthday Marie!
I got this tea towel too. Isn't it pretty? I'm keep'in this one for me since I have this thing for green right now. Fun!
xx, shell
