My girlfriends really outdo themselves for my birthday, and my baking friend Susan (who will end up on Food Network one day) surprised me with this lovely gift. Her packaging is always so pretty I decided to take a photo before I unveiled everything!
A tea tray, a tea chest and two adorable loves of tea bread!
Susan told me this was strawberry bread and she knew I'd made some strawberry bread recently. "Yes, but it's all gone," I told her, so I was delighted to receive some from her because she is one of the best bakers I've ever known. Her treats are always beautiful *and* delicious, something I can't always say of myself. (I can usually get them tasty, but they're not always pretty because I'm rather a sloppy baker!)
And funny enough, I picked up this very tea chest at T.J. Maxx the other day, admired it, but told myself no, I already have several tea chests and I couldn't justify buying myself another. But I can sure justify
receiving another! Fun!
Isn't it fun to be surprised with a gift you'd admired? Love that tea chest! And the wrappers for the strawberry bread are darling, plus I'm sure the bread is delicious. A lovely presentation of a thoughtful gift.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful birthday gift! Last year Linda, Sandy and I got to celebrate with you. Hope you have a very happy, tea filled birthday!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Phyllis
What fun! Celebrating a birthday with friends that know you so well... perfect! Those little breads are adorable!
ReplyDeleteAren't friends just the best?!?
ReplyDeleteMany Happy Birthday Wishes to You!
ReplyDeleteIt's been said that "A friend is someone who knows everything about you, and loves you anyway". Isn't it just the best thing, to have friends to surprise and delight you? And I bet they say the same thing about you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a thoughtful gift. The breads look yummy and the tea chest is perfect! I only have one tea chest --- a wooden one that my son gave me one year for Mother's Day. I really appreciate it and use it often.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift. That strawberry bread looks delicious. Hope you had a great birthday, Angela.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked your birthday gift.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are right about the *Food Network*! That is on my Bucket List.
Love you....my sweet friend!!!
Don't you just love special tea time gifts from friends? How wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday.
What a thoughtful gift. I love the little cakes in the pretty paper wrap.
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