My Five (Birthday) Things

1/10/2015

... also known as even more birthday swag!

I am either the most frustrating person to buy for, or the easiest. If it has a horse on it, I'll love it. With that being said, it must be exasperating to buy gifts for me because that's all I ever want!

My step-mom has obviously caved because now she's even handcrafting equine-related gifts for me. Check out these five things!

Feed bag bags!

Yes, those really are feedbags! I am not sure exactly how she does it, but they are crafted on a sewing machine. The one on the right is strictly made from the feed bag, handle included. The one on the left is much fancier!

[Lauren, are you checking these out? These seem right up your alley!!!!]

How gorgeous is this?

This bag has nylon handles that are even stitched closed at the top so they are narrower and less bulky.

The back

This bag also has an adorable liner in a horsey print along with an interior canvas pocket. I don't know a lot about fabrics, but I want to know where she bought this piece. It says, "I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free." - Michelangelo

The inside lining and pocket ...

Included in the gift box were these other items: a "sippy" cup, mug, and journal. Each has a dressage motif, which I love, Check out the sippy cup - the evolution of a dressage rider, too funny! I am off on a road trip today so this is definitely coming with me! The mug says Dancing with Horses. I broke my last trailer coffee mug, so this one is going in the trailer for my over-night stays. The journal is also going in the trailer as it is perfect to use at clinics and shows.

Somebody knows how much I love black and white!

And if the text on the journal's cover isn't the perfect idea to take to a clinic, nothing is!

My sentiments exactly!

Many thanks to my step-mom and dad for the birthday gifts. I'd always rather have an equine-inspired gift than anything else. The mere image of a horse brings me joy.

Shirley

1/9/2015 11:33:33 pm

I'm soooooooo JEALOUS!! Moms got serious skills!!!! Super duper sensational gifts!!!! I'm not kidding!!

Val

1/10/2015 12:20:35 am

The feed bag "bag" is so awesome!

Judy

1/10/2015 12:38:58 am

We're so glad you're enjoying your gifts! It was a super fun project. Oh, and when I saw the Michelangelo quote with the horse on it, I knew it was for you. That sooo reminds me of you working with your horses that it brought tears to my eyes! Talk to you soon! xoxo

Bakersfield Dressage link

1/12/2015 10:21:02 am

I do try so hard to bring out the best in every horse that I own. I may be slow at it, but they always turn out better than they arrived. Michelangelo's words are definitely an inspiration for every horse lover. :0)

Lauren link

1/10/2015 01:36:29 am

those are cool!! I need to snag some feed bags from the barn I think.

Dr. Petrus, DVM from Yucca Valley

1/10/2015 06:27:21 am

Karen! Such thoughtful, useful, appropriate (for you) gifts! I would seriously buy some of those feed bag bags! And I love the quote on the notebook.
Looking forward to seeing you at a show sometime!

Dr. P (and Cristina w/Baltimore from Yucca) :-)

1/12/2015 10:19:07 am

So nice to hear from you, Dr. P (and Cristina too)! :0)

Carly

1/12/2015 12:34:51 am

Those bags are the coolest!

Jan link

1/15/2015 09:29:12 pm

I love those! Ahhh, I'm jealous!!! Have her make an Etsy store so I can buy them..... haha!

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