January IS the month of birthdays - six family members, three co-workers, and a couple of friends all share the birth month. On a recent Thursday evening, several siblings gathered for a happy hour celebration at the cozy piano bar of a local restaurant. (The windows framed a pretty view of the snow covered patio and flames crackled in the fireplace - it was a lovely place to spend the evening!)
As we've gotten older and have families of our own, birthday gifts between siblings are mostly token, and usually inexpensive, so before the holidays I bought several mini bottles of various liquors. Paper stock was transformed into little carriers by cutting, folding and gluing. With my graphics software, I designed and printed some appropriate labels, which were attached to the front; pink ribbon ties added a festive touch and held the bottles in the carriers. I was pleased and the birthday girls were delighted.
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