My parents know me too well. For my birthday both of my parents bought me glassware! You might think this odd for a seventeen year old, but I am ecstatic! See, I love tea and coffee. Tired in the morning? Pick out the perfect mug for some coffee, add cream, sugar, cinnamon, and enjoy! Want to relax after a day at school? Brew some tea leaves, poor tea into a delicate teacup, add milk, sugar, and mint leaves. Fabulous!
So for my birthday my dad bought me a 1940 Candlewick Glassware teacup, saucer, and dessert plate. If you don't know what Candlewick Glassware is I suggest you Google it. It's so delicate and beautiful and actually a classic American-made glassware. My momma bought me a coffee mug that was made in Guatemala! It's 100% Fair Trade, which means that the money paid for it will go to the actual person who made it. That person was not forced to make the mug, either. They have fair pay for fair work. This mug is a bold blue with yellow flowers in a whimsical, bohemian style. I love its message and its utility.
So there you go! My two favorite birthday gifts. They represent me and I can't wait to use them!
What great gifts. I was fortunate to inherit my aunt's candlewick dinner set. It's impcomplete, but I love it and have found a few pieces to add to it. Enjoy your glassware!
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