I didn’t get to post yesterday – spent the day with a precious friend, peppering her with questions about caring for a newborn, laughing over the antics of her 18 month old, and cleaning up his pb&j from unmentionable places. It was a good day. So today’s birthday post will be a simple blast from the past! Enjoy! xo
oh, and fun birthday fact? i didn’t cry much as a baby. i kind of growled. thus, my parents took to calling me “sarah bear” and still occasionally did, as i grew up. you, of course, do not have permission to do so.
also, mom: thanks for being my sole commenter on that last post. i feel like that girl from “julie & julia”, whose mother kept saying, does anyone even read that blog?!
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Way to be a cute kid, and I feel that you should be making that growling noise in the far right photo. It looks like you’re coming after something. haDid you start the birthweek blogging off right? Click here for posts [one] and [two].
If you were going to spend insane amounts of money on me, to shower me with gifts on my thirtieth, I would love it. Since you are not doing so, I am going to continue daydreaming about the things I would LOVE to have for my house one day. When I have a house. One day.
A cheaper alternative would be to mail me a fantastic e-card or send me streamers (because, as every one knows, streamers can make or break a birthday party). Or you could consider helping to [support our adoption]. We’re hoping to welcome a sweet little thing into our family this month, as I [wrote about earlier]. At the very least, leave some blog love by commenting below – every blogger looooooves good comments!
a fun little bungalow i found on pinterest. the house of my heart!
i want more light. MORE LIGHT in my room. also those pillows. [via]
the colors. the windows. the stool things. i love this room. [via]
green is my favorite color. the end. [via]
all new chairs for my dining table? yes. anything to make my home look MORE like a flea market. [via]
and in that “flea market” line of thought – a new set of dishes, but completely vintage & unmatched. [via]
did i mention green was my favorite? that means this kitchen is perfect. [via]
Oh, and fun birthday fact? I will be half as old as my mother this year and twice as old as my “baby” cousin. This won’t happen again. Math. It’s amazing.
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To start the birthday week series right, click here for part one!
If I were a birthday partier, which I am not, these things would be super fun for a little get together. As it is, I prefer to enjoy the idea of a birthday party, rather than having an actual gathering. I mean, think of all the time & money SAVED by just having dinner out with your favorite person instead?! Of course, I am an introvert, so I would mostly always rather have dinner with my husband than have a party.
Perhaps in my youth, I stood a chance of becoming a party girl. Because this story, to the best of my recollection, shows an early discernment for what does and does not make a party. When I was in preschool, my mother picked me up from a Sunday school party and prompted me, as we exited, to express my gratitude. “Sarah Beth, what do you tell Miss So&so?” I looked up and promptly replied, “Wasn’t much of a party.” My horrified mother dealt gracefully with the situation, probably along the lines of, “Oh, it was a lovely party! You can say ‘thank you’ to your teacher!” But later in her questioning, asked me why on earth I would say such a thing. I am told my reply was a matter of fact, “Well, there weren’t any streamers!”
And after all, streamers make the party, do they not?
Thus, this collection of birthday party ideas to celebrate my birthweek includes several variations on the crepe paper favorite, including a rainbow chandelier that I think would look smashing in my office.
Enjoy!
1. Lovely, understated cake toppers from a creative Etsy seller.
2. A popsicle party, featured on Design Sponge.
3. Sprinkles on popcorn?! Amazing. As seen on Borrowed Heaven.
4. That crepe paper chandelier, featured on Style Me Pretty.
5. Walls and ceiling of balloons, from Martha Stewart Weddings!
6. A swirly, pink ombre cake. Found on Glorious Treats blog!
7. More awesome streamers on Curbly.
8. Make-your-own bunting – for decor or a cake topper…from A Pair of Pears.
Oh, and fun birthday fact? I’m a Texan – born in Fort Worth. Though I’ve lived most of my life in Florida, I like to think this is why I like big hair – I’m a Texas girl at heart.
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Since it’s my birthweek, I’ve decided to do a fun little post every day of something I love. It also gives me an excuse to do lots of web research (read: PINTERESTING) to find some great stuff to share with you!
So today’s celebratory post is yours for the taking! I have this thing where I LOVE free printables. I download them all the time, though they don’t always make it to the “actively used” file. Here is a little roundup of a few of my recent favorite freebies!
airmail “thank you” notes, [via]
cheery hexagonal note card, [via]
gorgeous watercolor typewriter print, just for decor! multiple sizes available, [via]
love the colors on these monograms! vector file [via]
and, since i’ve confessed on our personal blog that list making is a guilty pleasure of mine, this fab to-do list. [via]
Oh, and fun birthday fact? I was born at 10:10pm. This would actually also be my preferred bedtime.
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