Birthday

   Personally, I don't usually make a big deal about birthdays, but some are just too good to pass up!  And 13 just happens to be one of those birthdays, so here we are! (actually it's 65 in dog years, which is also a good age, but I like to stick with one birthday per year).

 At our house we have a family tradition that on your birthday you get to be "Queen for the Day!"  So of course, I went all out with the crown and all; we also got out our special occasion Dancing Girl depression glass!  This style depression glass, actually called Cameo, was produced by Hocking Glass in Ohio from 1930-1934.  Legend has it that the pattern was released in honor of Isadora Duncan, the famous modern dancer.  This glassware has become a very special family heirloom and always makes an appearance at birthdays.  Below, you can see the detail of the small dancer.

For my birthday I received this wonderful little sailor suit style sundress!                                                                          

                                                                             

                                                                           

It was made especially for me by my personal designer! Below is what it looks like when creative genius takes over.... or maybe it's a sign that she needs an organizer...

I think a sailor suit is an absolute staple for any girl's summer wardrobe!  The sailor suit has been around for many years, and though it was originally a uniform for the Navy, it has become a very classy piece.  Here are some of my favorite sailor suits from the past.

   

                                                       

                                              

See you next week!