This issue of Life magazine was published exactly 64 years ago, on March 29, 1948…my birthday! As serendipitous as its discovery in an enormous Arizona antique mall is the cover story’s subject – handbags – for which I have a personal weakness.
The magazine profiles Claire and Bob Kennedy, who cleverly converted an assortment of “prosaic items” into smart handbags. Prettying up breadbaskets, letter containers and delicatessen cheese boxes, 
the two created swank accessories that “go with almost any daytime outfit and will blend with the bright-colored spring shoes already making their appearance.”
Handbags and shoes in the same sentence! … in my birthday issue of Life magazine…a prophesy of sorts, which must explain my fondness for both as special birthday gifts.
My favorite presents of birthday’s past are these two 
and this vintage beauty, 
and this, shaped like a watering can!
I would have been quite pleased with another bit of birthday arm candy, but this year, PC had something else in mind.
Happy Birthday to meeeee
Happy Birthday to meeeeeeeeeee
Happy Birthday lucky meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Happy Birthday EllynAnne!!
I love those shoes!!!!
Finding magazines from my birth year (1959) is one of my favorite searches. So cool you found one from your birth date!
Wishing you loads of love and fun today and always.
Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday!!!!
Love those shoes!
March 29, 1948 was a great day!
Getting less and less done since “Foot Candy” came into my life! Caution: visiting the Miss L Fire website is a addictive!