Six!

I spoke to my mom earlier this week.  She said, in a 'nudge, nudge, wink, wink' kind of voice: "So, are you doing anything special this Saturday?"

I had no idea what she was talking about.

"No," I said.  "Should I be?"  "Come on, Spark," said my mom.  "Think about it."  And, oh yes, right you are mum, April 25th is our wedding anniversary!  Ken and I would both have completely forgotten about it.  Six years, and I don't know where they've flown.

Thanks to the reminder, Ken and I decided to go out and have fun.  We hadn't been to a mall to throw money around in a while.  We checked out the designer outlet centre, starting with the food court.  (Priorities.  Poutine.  You know what I'm saying.)

We figured that we'd splash out on one or two fun, unnecessary fashion items, as we have done many a time before.  However, we did not have much luck at the discount mall.   All the styles were either boring or just freaking crazy.  Like acid-wash jogging jeans.  They're more '80s than the '80s, and that's saying something.  No thank you.

I found a couple of items I liked, but the store didn't have them in my size.  So they called the Yorkdale mall location.  Yorkdale had my size.  It wasn't far.  So off we went to Yorkdale.

Now, Yorkdale isn't a place that I do much shopping anymore.  The ratio of high-end stores to... moderate-end?  No.  I guess: middle-of-the-price-range stores, is not conducive to my usual budget.  They have a lot of real estate devoted to the likes of Versace, Burberry, Tiffany & Co., etc.; places I normally ignore, because $$$$$$$$$.  However, Ken said that he was feeling rich, and when he's feeling rich, watch out.  The sky's the limit.

I found a perfect little silver ring in Tiffany.

It's like leaves!  Just the thing for spring!  I was happy.  What a lovely anniversary gift.  I was ready to call it a day.

But Ken didn't feel finished.  He wanted to poke around in the stores some more.  So, just for fun, we started going into all the high-end places that usually aren't even on my radar.

Versace has some fierce shoes, if you can afford $2,400 for footwear that you probably couldn't walk in.  If you desire a handbag that looks like a watering can, or a grumpy frog,  Kate Spade has got that covered.  Cartier has some awesome panther themed jewellery.  I like all the rings, with those glinting emerald eyes.  If I was going to choose one, I think it would be this one

Because: meow!  Hey, it's only 20 grand.  Ha ha ha, like we could ever afford jewellery from Cartier. Yeah, right.  *eyeroll*

But Ken was feeling rich.

Now, I didn't walk away with this panther ring.  Let's not get completely crazy!  But when Ken decides to make a statement, he makes a statement.

Check this out.  It was wrapped for us while we sat in a fancy waiting area, sipping complementary beverages.  Ken went with sparkling water, but I wanted to find out what type of coffee Cartier provides.  I don't think I'll be able to sleep until next Thursday.

Closed with real sealing wax, using the company's historic seal.

It comes with a certificate, like a little passport.

Alright, the wrapping is off.  There's the box.  

What's inside?

Another box?!  You're kidding me.  I can't stand the suspense.  

That's more like it.  Looks like a pendant on a gold chain.

It is a pendant, mother of pearl with a diamond in the centre.  How elegant!  It looks very sweet, glowing and glinting in the light.

I assure you that we do not do this type of thing for every anniversary.  Given that I was brought up to believe that thrift and saving is a virtue, and spending shows weakness of character, it's a bit overwhelming to be so indulged in luxury.  However, Ken would be quick to remind me that jewellery is also an investment, so it's not like we're spending our wealth never to see it again.  We're just changing dollars into a much more compact (and gorgeous) format.

I'm going to have to thank my mom, right?  If she hadn't reminded me of the date, we would have just had a regular old Saturday.  (Which isn't such a bad thing.  As long as I'm with my sweetie, I'm a happy lady.  Gold and jewels are just an extra bonus.)