The gift was this pillow.
Back in 2009, my mom and I went on trip to Paris and London. While in Paris, we saw an amazing embroidered pillow that was a "map" of Paris. My mom and I considered getting it, but decided against it in the end due to price.
Fast forward to this birthday, my mom had MADE me her own version of the pillow. This pillow is so much more amazing because it includes a lot of the specific things that we did on our trip, including our hotel, a visit to Angelina for hot chocolate, the Shakespeare and Company bookshop, and many others.
I especially love the ric-rac ribbon for the Seine river.
Basically, I just needed to share with you guys how amazing my mom is. Her love shows up in so many ways in my life, and this is such a creative one. A tear came to my eye when I saw this gift. It is something I will treasure for the rest of my life.
I love you, Dee Dee!
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This gift brought tears to MY eyes. What a great mom we have.
What a treasure. Happy Birthday to you and what a wonderful, special gift. That trip must have been amazing.
Wow, such love and talent. Moms are awesome
This is FABULOUS!!! Your mom made a priceless gift for you. And how creative of her to do so. I've gotta say, I think I'm jealous of your fabulous pillow. It's lovely.
very, very cool.
Happy Belated birthday, Kara!! The pillow is lovely!
Happy birthday! This pillow is just so cool. What a talented family you're a part of!
I love your Diane ~you are so lucky and deserving!
Happy Late Birthday and what a special gift.
I think what makes a gift like this all the more special is the amount of time and thought that your mum has put into it. It's really beautiful! Happy belated birthday x
Brilliant! What a great idea!
That is just beautiful! What a nice memento from what must have been a lovely trip with your mom.
i can't stand how much i love this pillow AND your mom...and you!
xoxo
Oh Auntie Di! The pillow is fantastically darling! What a special way to keep those memories close to you. Love you both!
Wow! A truly beautiful gift! Your Mom IS amazing! And happy birthday to you Kar-bear! I think it would be fair to say that "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree"...which means you are pretty amazing too!
The pillow is truly one of the most amazing gifts I have ever seen! It's packed with talent, love and memories....a treasure beyond words.
Wow! So sweet, so whimsical. Your mom is great! And so are you, happy birthday!
First, happy, happy birthday! And second, wow. This pillow totally rocks my face. I absolutely love it!
This is so perfect! I love map-type things like this--and it's so personal for you! Beautiful. Also, happy birthday!
We have the best Mom ever. Period. I am in LOVE with this pillow and am a little jealous of the treasure you will have forever.
happy birthday kara! and you're mama is amazing. that pillow is simply fabulous!!
Happy Birthday Kara! The pillow is amazing and so is your mom.
Wow, what an amazing pillow! It also kinda reminds me of the type of embroidery I think of when I watch P&P. Such a sweet mom!
Okay, looking at that pillow makes me want to cry a little bit. That is beautiful! Your mom rocks (and you do, too)!
what a wonderful gift! talk about something absolutely priceless. Happy Birthday!
- Disentangled
I kind of love your mom. That is FREAKING awesome!!!! You're a lucky lady indeed - both for having her in your life and for such a lovely pillow.
What an amazing gift! Absolutely fabulous!
Oh, Kara, you have one of the very best moms in the world. There is so much love in that gift!!!
I hope you had a fabulous birthday filled with all the people and things you love.
That has to be one of the sweetest gifts that I've ever seen!
And Happy Birthday, Kara!
How do you not just cry when you look at that! What an amazing gift! I hope you had a wonderful birthday! We love you!!
I love this pillow. Your Mom is a superstar!
What the what?? Well done mum! AMAZED.
Wowza! That is an amazing pillow. Kudos to mum! Happy Birthday too. I hope you had an amazing birthday.
Happy belated Birthday. That is by far the most awesome and precious gift I have ever seen. Your mother has great talent. Goes to show a handmade gift beats store bought everytime
What a special relationship you and your mom must have, and full of happy memories to share! The pillow is BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you for sharing it with your readers!
Happy belated birthday! What an amazing, touching gift!
Happy late birthday!
That gift is so beautiful and sweet. Moms are the best.
Oh my gosh. I feel the need to tear up. SO SWEET.
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