60 Things We {Love} About You - Update

When my mom turned 60, I wanted to give her a really special gift. After lots of thinking and planning, I made her a gift that she treasures. 60 Things We {Love} About You is filled with memories, experiences and most importantly all the reasons (or things) why I, along with my husband and daughter, love my mom – one thing for each of her 60 years.

60 Things We {Love} About You quickly became one of my mom’s favourite gifts. I’ll never forget the look on her face when we gave it to her. With the framed gift resting on her lap and my two-year-old daughter draped over her arm, I watched as my mom read the list aloud. She laughed at the funny memories and teared up at the sentimental ones. She probably read through the list at least five times before proudly displaying it on the wall.

My mom loves to remind me how much she loves seeing this gift every day. It’s wonderful to hear how much it still means to her so many months later. So, when my parents bought a new home down south, I knew that there was one thing that I could give her that would make this house a special home. Instead of giving her the same gift twice, I thought it would be fun to make her a new version of 60 Things We {Love} About You.

Instead of making just one new version, I made three! Sure, it may be a little overkill, but I really wanted the new version to be just as special and meaningful as the one she already had.

60 Things We {Love} About You – Curved Edition

I love the combination of the crisp edges and the curved writing around the heading, 60 Things We {Love} About You. The curve of the text almost mimics the shape of a heart. Filled with all the same heartfelt memories, this version has a modern and contemporary flare.

60 Things We {Love} About You – Diamond Edition

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but turning 60 is also called the diamond birthday. To celebrate this occasion, 60 Things We {Love} About You – Diamond Edition is filled with diamonds. From the diamond shape around the title to the small diamonds in between each message, 60 Things We {Love} About You – Diamond Edition is a wonderful way to commemorate a special, milestone birthday.

Sixty and Sensational

I love the sound of Sixty and Sensational. It has a fun ring to it and it so perfectly described my mom – impressive, attractive and wonderful in so many ways. With a pop of black and gold, this gift glitters and glows.

Now that you’ve seen each of the gifts, which one would you choose? 60 Things We {Love} About You – Curved Edition, 60 Things We {Love} About You – Diamond Edition, or Sixty and Sensational?

There’s nothing like seeing the look on someone’s face when they receive a heartfelt gift like this. Whether it’s for a mom, a dad, a sister, a brother, a grandparent, a spouse or a friend, gifts filled with your memories are treasured for many, many years.

Do you know someone turning 60? Or celebrating a milestone birthday? All of these gifts are available in the shop. There are gifts for 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 80th birthdays and more!

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