Happy Birthday to Me!

What's It Wednesday #63

Today I celebrated my birthday. I started the day off by thanking God for His many blessings. Then I treated myself. Many of you may remember that I love to collect cigarette cases. 

If you didn't see that post, go to my Up in Smoke post. 

Then you will see part of my collection and how I have turned them into picture frames.

Well I decided to buy myself a birthday present so my BFF and I went to visit one of my favorite local antique dealers and she just happened to have this adorable compact purse. Of course, me being me, I could not possibly leave it in the store. 

I could not believe my luck. This purse is several of the things I love to collect all rolled up into one compact purse. I think I will call her Rose. Rose dates back to the early 1930s. 

On the outside of the purse is a place that holds your tube of lipstick. When you open her up, there are a couple of compartments. I was pleasantly surprised to find the mirror intact. On the right side of the first compartment is a compact.

As soon as I opened Rose up I wondered about the very fashionable original lady that once carried this purse around. Here you can see the compact was well used.

When I went into the second compartment, I found that this is where the dance cards and cigarettes were kept. I of course placed a picture of my darling son Sebastian in there immediately. 

I sang "Happy Birthday" to myself all the way home. 

I couldn't wait to take Rose out for my birthday dinner with the family. It was the perfect accessory for the evening. I can't tell you how many compliments I received carrying around this vintage purse. I can imagine how special the original owner must have felt when she carried it around. 

How will you treat yourself this year on your birthday?

xoxoxo

Paula

HERE ARE THIS WEEK'S FABULOUS FEATURES.

A Southern Belle with Northern Roots

My Salvaged Treasures

The Colorful Bee

The Dedicated House

Fun, Frivolous and Frugal

Tablescapes by Diane

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