And what's this I see in my future? Another year!
L and I had a nice breakfast in the morning (which I made), then I opened my presents from him.
We had a quiet day watching football.
A nap or two on the couch.
And then got dressed to go to my ex-sister-in-law's for Thanksgiving dinner. It was lovely to see my mom, my two eldest nieces (Zoe and Hannah), and Cynthia's Family She Chooses (many of whom I also know).
I had to wear this new-to-me dress.
Yeah, baby, this is what 55 looks like!
I'm the cool auntie, all incognito.
Mostly, I wanted to be warm and comfortable. A sweater dress is those things. I did haul up the sleeves to keep them from dragging through the gravy.
- Purse - Rebecca Minkoff, Linear Studded Rocker Bag, 2009, consignment
The stuff:
Ah, I'm happy to have these boots back. Aren't they beautiful? I've had them for 10 years!
Spooky bling:
It's time to break out all of my thematic accessories for the month of October (and beyond). These were much admired by the Thanksgiving crowd.
- Earrings - local
- Brutalist ring - vintage 70s, Mom's
- Snake ring - c. 1985, BC Museum gift shop
- Spider ring - c. 1986, gift from Mom & Dad
Presents from L:
When in doubt, Fluevog or chocolate.
We both still have Monday off, but plan on doing pretty much nothing.
Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends and readers!
Well Sheila I haven't visited blogland for ages and glad I did to wish you Happy Birthday and say dang you look good ! Love the dress and glad you had a great fay Shazx
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! That dress is one of the coolest knit dresses I have seen in a long time. You look awesome in it! Be well.
ReplyDeleteA Memory Called Empire is a good one. Nice pick L!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday. You always look good.
ReplyDeleteChecking to see if it will finally let me post again:
ReplyDeleteA Very Happy Birthday to you! You look fabulous, as always. I hope your coming year is happy, healthy, creative and fulfilling!
ReaderRita
It let me post! Yay! So Happy Thanksgiving to you also- enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday kiddo! I was shocked when I realized the 55 + menu applied to me. You still rock your closet better than someone half your age.
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing in this outfit -- Happy birthday, dear Sheila.
ReplyDeleteHappiest of Birthdays! You look AMAZING!!! And that dress is so good!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! May you keep up the badassery and shenanigans for many years to come
ReplyDeleteThat dress is everything! You look amazing in it. 55 is the new 21 I reckon, I've never felt better! xxx
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Lise
ReplyDeleteThat dress looks absolutely fabulous on you, Sheila! And oh my, weren't you spoiled on your birthday - except perhaps for having to make your own breakfast :-)
ReplyDelete55 rocks, in spite of being considered a senior. What are they thinking? That said, I was recently given a discount for the over-60s, which was nice in a way, but a bit ack as well! xxx
FABULOUS 55 and a fabulous dress that looks fabulous on you. Need any more be said!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving.
Cheers, Laurie
I am a day late in sending happy birthday wishes but they still count, I think. May your whole next year be full of joy, dear Sheila!
ReplyDeleteApologies for having been absent from blogland for the past few months. . . I look forward to catching up.
Muah!!!!
Happy Belated Birthday to one of my most favorites!
ReplyDeleteChocolate, books and gift cards - L does know what you like! You look HAWT in your new-to-you dress. You are definitely rocking 55. Happy Birthday Sheila!
ReplyDeleteThat last Anonymous comment is from Shelley - I wrote it on my work computer!
ReplyDeleteLooking drop dead gorgeous and Happy Birthday to you Sheila. May the year ahead bring you as much joy and fun as you bring to us. Leanne from Australia xx
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI used to cringe at the Senior Discount until I figured out grocery shopping on Wednesday was saving me a LOT! I definitely ask if they forget to give it to me. That box of chocs is adorable. I hope you saved the box to keep trinkets in.
Great outfit too.
A very happy birthday to you Sheila (although a bit belated!) I love your outfit for the day and it sounds like you were suitably spoiled, as you deserve! :)
ReplyDeleteThat dress is fantastic and looks spectacular on you! Also I looooved A Memory Called Empire, Actually I loved all three of those books. Happy reading, :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Beautiful!! You look amazing in those fabulous sleeves!!! Xx
ReplyDeleteKezzie x
Very sexy, I must say.
ReplyDeleteIf it makes you feel better, you have to be 60 and retired to be a senior in Australia! You own 55 though!
ReplyDeleteThose boots are stunning! I would love a flatter version of them! I can't walk in heels!
Oh .... what a terrific dress. And so well styled. You look amazing in it. It shows off your good figure. You are right: "This is what 55 looks like, folks".
ReplyDeleteGreetje
Love to read that 'this is what 55 looks like'! ;DDD
ReplyDeleteGlad that you had a fab Birthday and wish you lots of happiness!
(chocolates and shoes are The Best Presents Ever, totally agree!)
besos
A very belatate happy birthday - 55 is looking GOOD!
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