(happy tears I hope!)

So birthday girl - your 40's aren't so bad are they?

Happy Birthday, Amy! You are really just delightful, there's no better word to describe you. Your witty, articulate, charming personality comes through so strongly online--it's so fun to "hang out" with you here and see your fab stylish self :).

Hope you have a wonderful, amazing birthday!

Happy Birthday Amy!

I just love your WIW's and your playful ways in front of the camera! It fits the "theatrical" part of your persona!

You are an adventurer in style, and I am really enjoying seeing your style evolve.....Thanks also for your great advice on fit! Your sewing skilz have trained you well!

Happy birthday, Amy! It's so much fun getting to know you here - your merry and mischievous persona, your amazing photos, your talent with a sewing machine, your insanely fab hat collection and your NEW PURPLE DOCS! Hope it's a fantastic day.

Happy Birthday- so glad you treated yourself to a wonderful shopping spree! Welcome to the best decade ever!!!!

Thank you for being a generous member of this community! You are soooo young to this almost-54 year old!

"Nothing is worth more than this day." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

...and it belongs to you. Happy birthday, Amy, as we celebrate YOU!

Angie very eloquently captured your style and energy here and I so admire all your talents, beautiful looks and enchantingly playful poses!!! Best, best.