Thanks so much for all your birthday well wishes!! I even got cards in the mail from blog readers and friends, how sweet is that???
My pal, Jen, baked this carrot cake and brought it over as a surprise. And by the way, it is even tastier than it looks.
She has a way with baked goods that is not quite human, we think she has some sort of magical powers with butter and sugar. Whenever there is an event of any kind, everyone begs for a "Jen Cake".
The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful for my 50th birthday, and I got to spend the day doing things I love best, working in the garden and flower beds, taking a relaxing nap, playing with Sugarwings, then having a special family dinner topped off by Jen Cake.
Sugarwing’s Daddy slow smoked a prime rib roast all day with cherry and persimmon woods and we had a pot of roasted veggies (including fresh asparagus from my garden) along with it. Luckily I started the first day of my next 50 years by going to the gym in the morning!
My special day was just that, extra special. And the celebration goes on, I have a coffee with friends this week, and a party on Sat. night. Also, my buddy, Beth, is letting me paint her antique mall booth for her (how kind of her).
Actually, we’ll have a fun day hanging out and playing decorator with all of her junk, then meeting up with Amy Barickman of Vintage Workshop about some design ideas.
In the meantime, here are a few necklaces for the winner of my Birthday Giveaway to chose from.
Oops, you want to know who won, don’t you?
(Nancy, if you don’t care for a necklace, I can send you a bracelet or earrings instead.)
Thanks to all of you who entered by leaving a comment. All the comments count toward the May Giveaway prize too.
I will be adding to the goodies that go out in May, already there is a white leather Brighton coin purse and a gold band from the flea market in the prize pack. Maybe some millinery flowers?? And more! May is my favorite month of the year and I just have to share my happiness with everyone!! Leave a comment, any post all month to enter.
As soon as I list a couple pieces of jewelry on Etsy, Sugarwings, Twinkle and I are going to go and plant a few more flowers. I have to get outside and enjoy that gorgeous May weather.
Everybody should have a friend like Jen. The cake tasted even better than it looked? I don’t see how that’s possible. It couldn’t have looked any better, and what a beautiful setting. Sounds like you had a very happy day. Happy Birthday (belated).
Blessings,
Charlotte
Your day sounds totally fabulous! That cake looks to die for and Twinkle is darned cute, too! Gorgeous necklaces, and what a perfect dinner. And your garden is looking lovely!
Happy Day-After, Karla. Let the celebration continue each and every day!
I”M FREAKING OUT!!! THANK YOU!! I’m still floating in the air. It’s going to take me a while to come down to earth.
Have a Beautiful Day!
xx Nancy
What a sweet birthday you had! Pam wanted us to come over and wish you a Happy Birthday and so….HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Also, your sweet pooch smelling (or eating) the flower is priceless!! Too cute!
Everything seems delightful. May fourth is my husband’s birthday, but he has nine years on you.
Sounds like a perfect birthday…. and that cake… WOW carrot cake is my fave!
Victoria
YEA to Nancy.
Congrats to Nancy. Such a cute pic of your dog.
Your birthday sounds wonderful! I’d love a piece of cake please – yummy!
Michelle
Love the picture of Twinkle…And the carrot cake–what a wonderful surprise! Sounds like it was a special day, indeed! Hugs, Marilyn:)
Sending many well wishes your way!!!
Looks like you had a wonderful birthday!
Happy Birthday,Karla!!
Jenn~
Wow that cake looks yummy! And so do the stack of plates to the left of it, that georgeous green one with roses sure caught my eye! (I think I may have one similar).. Love the picture of the dog stopping to smell the flowers! I’m glad you had a good day! And I hope the rest of the week is wonderful!
Karla, sounds like you had an excellent celebration yesterday.
My congratulations to sweet Nancy for winning those lovely necklaces.
Karen
Aww. The puupy picture is so cute. Even dogs know when to stop and smaell the roses. The necklaces are gorgeous & thanks to that pretty picture of your yummy cake I’m going to have to make one today. I’m having so much fun creating these screens & thank you host gifts for yourself & Beth.
Lots of Love!
What a fun birthday it has been.
Alison
Happy, happy birthday! I’m so glad another blogger reminded us so that I could stop by. Blessings overflowing this year… Polly
So glad you had a lovely day! My mom always says your birthday isn’t over until you open your last present, or in your case party your last party! Keep having lots of fun, love that pic of twinkle smelling the flowers!
Mmmmmm, carrot cake. Magical! And smoked meat. Maybe even more magical. I moved to Texas for Grad School in ’92 7 days after I got married. Arrived in Texas a vegetarian… Well, that didn’t work out to well. I’m married to the king of smoked meat (at least that’s what he says!). Glad your birthday was perfect. As deserved! And good luck w/ painting Beth’s booth. And thanks to an article you wrote about the chocolate colored bathroom walls in a recent mag I’ll be painting my pottyroom walls and ceiling. Thanks Karla!!! 😉
Karla… Happy Birthday! I was just looking through your photos of your scrapbook and reminiscing with you! I had your b-day marked on my calendar for over a month… and then I forgot to pull up blogs yesterday to wish you a good birthday! But I wasn’t worried… I knew you’d know how to celebrate! I wish I could give you a big hug! I hope your year is full of more surprises and great friends. What more could you ask for?? 🙂 Lots of love, Bethany
Glad to hear you had a fantastic Birthday. The carrot cake looks so yummy. Keep on celebrating your whole birthday month of May.
Take care.
Hugs:)
Irma
you’ve been having great celebrations for your 50th . way to go Girl! The cake looks scrumptious…love the carrot sort.
Cake and roast! They sound wonderful. I’m glad to hear you had a nice birthday. You definitely deserve it. Now if I can just figure out how to find a friend who bakes like yours, lucky you!
that carrot cake looks amazing.
Glad to hear your BDAY was so great-the cake looks awesome!
I am doing a giveaway for my 100th post, stop in!
Sounds like you had a fab birthday hun :o) that cake looks scrummy!!!!!
Congratulations to Nancy!
The photo of your puppy sniffing the flowers is just too cute!
congrats to Nancy, she seems excited:) it sounds like your birthday was wonderful Karla! it is finally nice here, DH and i spent all day working in the yard yesterday, it looks SO much better and i am getting excited about going to the nursery and planting flowers!!! yay spring!!!
Karla, pretty celebration!!!
Ohmigosh that cake looked divine! Today is my hubby’s b-day and I am off to make him a carrot cake!
Glad you had a wonderful day 🙂
Joy
Happy belated birthday! Love the picture that must be by your backporch. Also the cute pic of the puppy!
Yummy cake! The weather looks heavenly – it has been sunny and warm here too. Love this time of year!
Karla
You’re so lucky to have a good month for a birthday. I was born on Dec. 21st. Seriously, it sucks big time.
I’m enjoying celebrating your B-day along with you.
~elaine~
Hi Karla,
Happy Birthday to you! I also love May (although the weather here is not always the best), we have mothers day at the start of the month and my birthday is towards the end. Your cake looks really yummy, Hope you have lots of fun at all your social events.
Cheers Linda
My favorite cake….carrot cake …and thi sone looks delicious. Your dog seems to be well inro gardening too. Sounds like you had a wonderful day.
YUMMY!!! YOur birthday cake looks delicious!! Cute picture of your darling doggie sniffing the flowers!!
Michele
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