Darling, Sharan (I hope I spelled that correctly). You are our Queen MAD Glam (Modern Arty Drape), and we adore you. Your killer incredible sewing skills are off the charts - and on that note wave to Diane G. You’re both the only people I know who can look at an item of clothing and say, “OH, I’ll just whip that up tomorrow”. And then wear your “Made By Me” creations with sass, verve and a gorgeous smile. Your AMAZING creativity and skill makes your style extra unique straight away. I love that we can celebrate your killer looks on this forum, along with your very lovely self.

I’m devoting a paragraph to your hair because it’s GORGEOUS, and also quite unique. The wonderful colours that weave through your locks have always stuck me - and I make a point of mentioning that in your outfit posts. They complement and match the moody colours you wear to perfection. The curls are fab and the texture extra healthy. Plus the style is flattering and ever so slightly cheeky. Yup. You have WOW hair - which looks even better in person.

As a fellow Seattleite, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting you a few times, and you’re delightful. Soft spoken, gentle, warm, intelligent, calm, soothing, patient (a prerequisite for your sewing skills), polite, kind, gracious, elegant, problem-solving, and a real lady. You bring a brilliantly rich dimension to this forum for which I am very grateful. THANK YOU for supporting YLF, for commenting on all my blog posts, and for being a sweetheart.

Your birthday is on a national US holiday which can only mean one thing - that you’re special. We hope that you feel appreciated, loved and celebrated today - and are spoiled rotten too. Have a beautiful day, beautiful lady.

love Angie xo