Very organized husband this year on the birthday (and anniversary) fronts. John and I were married on my birthday--he decided this way he had a better chance of remembering the date....
I was asked what I might like as a gift. Coincidentally I had just seen an interesting piece at the Creative Waitomo Art Exhibition in Te Kuiti by Coromandel artist Daniel Kirsch, from a group called "The Manuka Beehive Series." He's screened prints onto wood from recycled bee boxes, apparently he often works using recycled materials, including old car bodies. More information about Daniel can be found here.
So this interesting piece is now hanging at The Cottage at Struan Farm. I love it. I know you're not too sure about it yourself but thanks John!
When we were first married years ago John tried to double up and get (away with) only one gift to commemorate both my birthday and our anniversary. He's since learned that I see my birth and our wedding as two distinct events. Truth be told I am willing to negotiate, since this issue is about principle, not gifts, per se. I want to make sure neither event is overlooked, plus I do happen to be somewhat sentimental.
And so my anniversary gift was a battery operated hedge trimmer! John recently saw me trying out Anna's on our hedges at Struan Farm, they're much easier and faster than the hand clippers.
I like the contrast between these two gifts: one nourishes my spirit while the other is highly practical. I appreciate them both.
You're probably going to ask what John's anniversary gift was, weren't you? I've bought some Sirdar eco wool DK knitting yarn in an oatmeal color to make him a new sweater. To be handknit with love by the winter fire!
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