A Birthday Celebration

We had a cozy birthday party for my daughter yesterday. 

Just some of the immediate family.

I served spaghetti and meatballs. 

And chocolate cupcakes. 

Her favorite childhood meal

 I busied myself with cooking and decorating for my special girl.

Soft pastel colors to celebrate a Spring Birthday. 

A Handmade Garland made from cupcake liners and doilies,

Small black and white photos of her as a child,

And a collection of vintage doilies, make up the theme. 

See the little jar of butter-mints? 

It was full. 

But I didn't notice that it was slowly dwindling until I reached for them to serve after dinner

 and 

The jar was empty! 

Mmmmmm, there was a very guilty 'Mr.' leaving the room.......

I wonder how many cupcakes he ate? 

Fortunately I baked plenty! 

I set the table with some sentimental linens from her childhood. 

The embroidered runner once graced the top of her dresser. 

And a special vintage tablecloth used for childhood parties. 

A favorite photo. 

And a new embroidery to commemorate her day. 

My gift to her. She owns two miniature Dachshunds, Peanut and Weenie Baby. 

A keepsake of this time in her life.

I thought this design was perfect, from a lovely new book, 'Embroidery pour la Maison', by Sylvie Blondeau. 

(I will do a tutorial and review in a future post)

We had a wonderful day celebrating our girl. 

The past, the present and the future. 

A special toast to birthdays, families, and time spent together! 

For these are the true treasures of life. 

Do you have a favorite tradition for celebrating birthdays? 

xoxo