Happy Birthday ... from Japan

Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 7 February 2008 in Art & Design and Portfolio.

What a delightful surprise to have these handmade treasures I've shared with you this week, arrive in Florida, all the way from Yokohama, Japan. On the reverse side of this gorgeous Lotus Flower photo is a handwritten birthday message. ... Can you see the tiny gold edging that goes all around the outside? Yoshiyuki, you are a very talented artist and I thank you very, very much for sharing your work with me. Let's hope this 70th year for each of us is a healthy and happy one!
Hugs to you and to your lovely wife Gabriela.

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Carol from United States

Happy Birthday, dear Judy. You have received many wonderful presents from Yoshiyuki and Gabriela. Birthday Blessings and Hugs, Carol

7 Feb 2008 5:16am

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Happy, Happy Birthday Judy, my dear friend. What a wonderful card you have received from Yoshiyuki. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.....hugs, Marion

7 Feb 2008 5:29am

@Marion: I'm going to sound like a broken record, but if only you could see the card with your own eyes.
Off to work I go........xo

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

It is gorgeous in detail, color and composition. And happy birthday.

7 Feb 2008 5:43am

@Michael Skorulski: As I've commented before, this is only a 'photo' - the real thing is even more beautiful.
Thank you, Michael, for the birthday wishes!

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

We hug you right back, dearest Judy, with all warmth and best wishes to you and yours!May you bloom healthily just like this flower!
Gabriela & Yoshiyuki

7 Feb 2008 7:06am

@Japanalia: Thank you, my dear friends ... I will head off to work with a 'blooming' smile!!! xx

ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany

Happy Birthday and many more to come!
Lovely present and beautifully shot too!

7 Feb 2008 5:47pm

@ManuelaR: Thank you, Manuela!

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Can't believe I missed that, I went and wished someone else happy birthday when It was meant for you....So happy Birthday dear Judy :)

8 Feb 2008 10:46am

@Lorraine: That's funny ...... you probably 'made their day'!
Thank you - it was an incredible 70th birthday!

Barbara from Florida, United States

Very nice and special gifts Judy. Especially knowing they were handmade and traveled so far. Afterall this was a special birthday. Happy Birthday via AM3 this time.

12 Feb 2008 4:01am

@Barbara: Thank for for yet another birthday greeting, Barb.
The fact that they are handmade makes them all the more special to me.

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