Birthday Parties, Shabby Chic Friends, and Fairy Mermaids

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Birthday_party_010 I threw myself a big 49th birthday bash last night and of course, made a crown to wear to it, so everyone whould know who’s party it was!

I used a six pack of pointy party hats from the $1 Store to make the crowns, I simply cut the tops off in a zigzag pattern like crown points and glued glitter and lightweight sparklies to the hats. It was easier to make them than to take a photo of my own head.

And, see- a new hair color too! Birthday_party_029

Beth http://bethleintz.typepad.com/ brought me a COSTCO CARROT CAKE.  If you haven’t had one–go buy one NOW! Oh my gosh, they are the best. Thanks, Beth!

I kept the party simple and fixed easy things. Simple snacks and foods look better when served on pretty platters, so people didn’t realize how little effort I made. And I always say that food looks more impressive when you get it up high!  I always use cake stands, compotes, and other tall serving pieces for a buffet.  Layers and levels make an interesting table.Birthday_party_020

I went with a garden theme, brought in the glass topped  breezeway table (and de-spidered it)to set up on the food table and topped it with McCoy flower pots with candles in them and the roses I had bought earlier in the week for $1.99 a dozen.  The roses might have drooped a bit here and there, but weren’t bad.Birthday_party_030

The dogs were penned up for the evening, and Twinkle seemed to be OK with it, she cozied up in her cut glass dog dish. (50 cents at a garage sale) The water dish next to her is one that I painted iris on at one of those do-it-yourself ceramic shops.  I love to go to those, but here’s a tip if you go- take your own paint brushes!! A good brush makes all the difference in a painting and the ones they have there to use aren’t any good at all!!

Birthday_party_031 This is my friend, Angie.  She is so pretty, I wish she was part of my decor every day. Isn’t her coloring very Shabby Chic??

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I shared the limelight with my good buddy, Judy.1st_day_on_the_boat_004 I felt less guilty about throwing a party for myself since I got to share it with a friend.   

Throwing myself a bash was just the start of the weekend.

On Sunday, the family cooked steaks on the grill and then we went out on the boat.

This was Sugarwings’ first time on the water and we decided that she was part mermaid too, not all fairy.  She was born to be a lake kid!

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Today was the first Mother’s Day for Sugarwing’s mom and my first as a Grandmama. I can only wish for a lifetime of Mother’s Days with them that are even half as nice as today, and I’ll be a lucky, lucky old lady if I get them!!!

14 thoughts on “Birthday Parties, Shabby Chic Friends, and Fairy Mermaids”

  2. Karen

    Happy Birthday–you look pretty darn good for an “old lady” in your pretty crown! lol Looks like a blast!
    Happy Mother’s day to you too–and a very happy first Grandma day! How wonderful that you got to spend such a day together, it sounds so nice.
    Smiles, Karen

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  5. Jody

    Happy Birthday Karal. Looked like you threw a very nice party! And I agree that your friend Angie would be a good addition to your home decor.
    I really liked the picture of YOU at the top.
    ~Jody

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  10. Sharon Mansell

    I’m glad you had such a great weekend bash. I love the new haircolor and new shade of lipstick too! Yes, you must keep Angie on display – she is perfect. She knows you would also put a price tag on her like you do everything else. Ha, ha.

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  12. Heidi

    Happy Birthday! (I turned 49 in March!) Great that you had a good Mother’s Day, too! My fingers are crossed for your drawing…. 🙂

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