Birthday!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

I'm not ashamed to admit it–today's my birthday, and I have plans to enjoy each and every minute! I told John the perfect celebration would include an Indian feast from our favorite restaurant, Masala, a bottle of rosé champagne and this Tomboy cake from Miette served up on a new milk glass cake stand–I'm practically dizzy with excitement! Of course, my birthday week will probably carry into the weekend too, but can you blame me for milking this milestone birthday?

What's your favorite birthday cake, darlings?

Recipe by Miette, Image by Bakerella.


P.S. I'm sharing a tiki favorite on Magnolia Rouge and I'd love if you came to visit me on The Knotty Bride, too! My "bloggistaship" with Alison starts today, and you do not want to miss lesson one!
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49 comments:

  1. EmilieAugust 18, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Happy birthday to you!!!

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  2. jillian :: cornflake dreams.August 18, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    happy birthday chickadee!! i hope you have a fantastic time celebrating.
    my favorite birthday cake is pumpkin pie! OR white funfetti..classy right :) xo

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  3. ChelseaAugust 18, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Happy birthday, my fantastic blogging friend! I hope all your bday wishes come true! Indian sounds great to me right now. xoxo

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  4. a little black cloud in a dressAugust 18, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Happy birthday, Lena! I hope you have a fun, relaxing day. :]

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  5. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdAugust 18, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Happy birthday lovely lady!

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  6. JillianAugust 18, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Yay, happy birthday, Lena! Have a beautiful time! And be sure to have second (or third) helpings of cake ;)

    And thank you for the soft serve recommendation! I'll be sure to remember that the next time I'm in that area.

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  7. Anastasia SchembriAugust 18, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Wishing you a very happy birthday!!

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  8. Paper MossAugust 18, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Happy HAPPY birthday, dear!! I hope all of your birthday wishes come true... and hope you have some good pampering planned! :) xo

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  9. LisaAugust 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Happy birthday, lovely!!! All of your plans for the day sound amazing, and I hope you have so much fun! It's my mom's birthday today too, so I'll make an extra wish for you! :)
    xoxo

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  10. AshleighAugust 18, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Milk it girl, milk it for all it's worth :) I want to wish you the Happiest of Birthday's!! Thank you so much for being a loyal reader and friend in the community. You're one of the kindest, genuine people in the blogosphere. I hope your day is as wonderful as you are!!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful birthday. :) My favorite has always been ice cream cake!

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  12. AprilAugust 18, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Happy birthday!!! Milk this baby for all it's worth. :)

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  13. ever oursAugust 18, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    happy happy birthday!

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  14. Haley{PairsandPours}August 18, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    it's my boyfriend's birthday as well! happy birthday!

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  15. NikkiAugust 18, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Happy happy birthday Lena! That sounds like a fantastic celebration. Milk it for all it is worth!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day! :)

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  17. Kayla PooleAugust 18, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Wait a second. My due date was August 18th but I decided to come two weeks late on Sept 1st. 25 today? Soulmates. Happy birthday, darling girl...enjoy it!

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  18. rachelAugust 18, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Yay, happy birthday!! I hope it's a wonderful day.

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  19. NuhaAugust 18, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    happy birthday! that cake looks yummy :)

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  20. Kimia KlineAugust 18, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    aww happy birthday darling!! love all the festivities you have planned :) although if i had my pick i dont think i'd choose indian food at the moment, haha. heading over to read your guest post now. xo.

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  21. AlexaAugust 18, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday my dear! You deserve to stretch out the B-Day, that's what I say! And if you have any leftovers of that cake, I'd be happy to help you polish it off. Ha!
    xo

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  22. claireAugust 18, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I can't wait to read the new post :)

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  23. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Happy happy HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Lena!! May this be your best year yet!

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  24. AmberAugust 18, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    happy birthday! Hope its a great one!

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  25. Tiffany KadaniAugust 18, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Happy Birthday! I cannot believe you get Indian food and an Miette cake!!! Super jealous! Well, it is well deserved for such a fabulous lady like yourself.

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  26. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Happy B-day Lena, now via blog!This cake is the perfect to top the day with John!!!! a big bunch of kisses!!!!!!! From colores
    www.floressobrelamesa.blogspot.com

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  27. Lilli LIEBELIGAugust 18, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Oh! Happy B-Day, dear Lena! For my birthday (in May) I get always from my mother in law a strawberry pie! I love strawberries!
    Your cake looks fantastic! Enjoy your birthday and many greetings from Lilli
    www.lillisvintagewelt.blogspot.com

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  28. Proper PaigeAugust 18, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Happy happy happy birthday, my dear blogging friend!

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  29. Sarah is here for the sandwichesAugust 18, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    WOOOO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Have a good one doll!

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  30. jacin {lovely little details}August 18, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!

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  31. IsabelAugust 18, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! i hope it turns out exactly how u imagined it :) my fav cake is usually a vanilla cake with white icing. or maybe a carrot cake w cream cheese icing.

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  32. Mary ShouvlinAugust 18, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Happy, happy birthday dear Lena! Hope you are enjoying the most wonderful day!!! :)

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  33. Alicia@CharityWeddingAugust 18, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Your celebration plans sound perfectly delightful!! Have the happiest of days! I have never tried Rose Champagne but it is now on my list.

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  34. JohannaAugust 18, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Happy birthday beauty! I hope it's the most fabulous day ever! And that your cake magically lands at your doorstep!!

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  35. Aleah + Nick ValleyAugust 18, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    A very Happy, Sweet, Fun-Filled, and Bubbly Birthday to you! You are everywhere today, too! xo A + N

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  36. SueAugust 18, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Lena, this picture reminds me of a comment you made many years ago at another birthday the 2nd one if my memory serves and of course it never does, so just go with me OK.
    Maria and Scott and many others were there and you weren't at full sentences yet, but Maria said "Lena what do you think of all this for your birthday" and your reply.."And cake"! Two years old. not the presents or the company but the CAKE!

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  37. katieAugust 18, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    happy birthday, lena! I hope you have a wonderful birthday day & weekend! your plans sounds awesome! I have always wanted to visit miette (thinking about buying that adorable book of theirs). enjoy!!

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  38. Annie @ Marry You MeAugust 18, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Happy birthday! Have an amazing cocktail (I know you will) and enjoy every minute of today being your day :)

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  39. MelinaAugust 18, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  40. PalomaAugust 18, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Happy birthday beauty! Your plans sound fantastic and I can't wait to hear the recaps! xoxo

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  41. UnknownAugust 19, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Happy birthday my sweetest Lena!!!!! This could be my fave cake,you know! It's stunning!!
    Wish you all the best!
    Hugs.
    Laura@RicevereconStile

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  42. Laura *You Stir Me*August 19, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    aaa, happy birthday plus a day! How did I miss it yesterday? Shame on me. I hope you had a blast celebrating and I hope you are celebrating into the weekend!

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  43. LucindaAugust 19, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Happy birthday sweet Lena! I should have known you were a lioness as well and only 2 days apart from one another! Have a wonderful weekend with tons of cake and bubbles!

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  44. Mighty BurnsAugust 19, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Oh my Gosh lena I cant believe your birthday has come and gone. i hope you had such a wonderful day! That cake is beautiful! Happy Birthday!

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  45. VictoriaAugust 19, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Happy Birthday Lena! My favorite cake would be anything would peanut butter frosting on top, or a chocolate torte with chocolate ganache topping...yum!

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  46. GloriaAugust 19, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Hope you stuffed yourself silly with delicious Indian food last night :-) Happy birthday, Lena!!

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  47. Gorgeous GlamAugust 19, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Happy Birthday darling!! Hope you had a great day and a great month! That cake is gorg! I've been wanting to get that cookbook from that bakery! Wishing you lots of love and glam! Cheers xo -Taj

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  48. Colleen / Inspired to ShareAugust 23, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Happy belated birthday Lena!! I hope it was wonderful because you deserve it : )

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  49. Rhiannon BosseAugust 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Happy Happy Happy Birthday oh beautiful one :) I know I am way late to leaving you blog birthday wishes but I guess a call on the real day counts? hehe love you lots and hope you had an incredible celebration last week and weekend. You deserve it, gorgeous! xoxo

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