FortySeven Is A Wonderful Number!
Its the first day of October and I am 47! Last year on my birthday, I invited all my favorite neighborhood friends to, Breakfast at a local tea-house! I wanted to continue the 'tradition' again this year, but was worried about finding a cafe that would fit us all, since our little 'group' has grown! My wonderful Husband, immediately offered his 'services' and said he wanted to host my party!!!
So, while my daughter and I were busy at HALLOWEEN AND VINE my Dear Husband, was at the Farmers Market buying flowers, and food for my celebration! He orchestrated every detail, setting the table with fine linen, our wedding china, old crystal and my Mother-in-laws treasured gold cutlery! He placed two lovely roses and a ripe persimmon at each place-setting...
He lined the walkway with lanterns filled with sweet smelling flowers to greet the guests...
He scrambled eggs, and fried potatoes, cut fresh fruit and sliced local bread and cheese...
And then, just before the guests arrived, he donned jacket and hat, (what is it about a man in uniform that sends women into such a frenzy???)
My friends arrived, including Lea, Lucille and Trish! I am so so lucky to have such a wonderful neighborhood full of amazing women!!!
Once seated we were treated to Champagne Orange Julius by my Daughter and Husband... to toast in yet another year!
The food was delicious, the company divine, and the service exceptional!!!
Birthday candles were blown with wishes for next year...
Stories and laughter was shared, and wonderful gifts were received to inspire future festivities and celebrations!!!
I am 47 and I am BLESSED!!!!
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY ULLA!!!! Your celebratory breakfast looked simply fabulous. Isn't your husband a "trésor" for doing that? :-) I too recently celebrated my birthday (albeit quite privately since I was in the middle of moving house!) but felt like you: totally blessed!
Posted by: Chantal | Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 07:49 AM
i found it...what a beautiful celebration for a beautiful person! so glad we've met.
Posted by: annie lockhart | Monday, October 08, 2007 at 04:05 PM
Happy (belated) B-Day Ulla! I am glad it was a good one.
Posted by: rachael | Sunday, October 07, 2007 at 10:43 PM
Belated Happy Birtday whishes dear Ulla!
So sorry I've missed it! Looks like your dh and your dd have organized a wonderful party for you! I hope your new year of life will be filled with love, happiness abnd always good health!
Hugs Carol xox
Posted by: Boxwoodcottage | Sunday, October 07, 2007 at 03:12 AM
Happy birthday, Ulla! I also turn 47 this month...October 22. I think I am going to celebrate by treating myself to my first facial with my friend Tyler. I am a facial "virgin" and she is an old hand, so she is going to take me to her aesthetician. It looks like you had a WONDERFUL day spent with dear friends and a loving husband and daughter. What a lucky girl you are.
Sharon
Posted by: Secret Leaves paperworks | Friday, October 05, 2007 at 09:06 AM
Oh, Happy belated birthday, dear Ulla! I haven't been by lately but I've caught up with all the wonderful goings on! Your family and friends are BEAUTIFUL WOW! Your daughter is stunning! And you too! The bridal wreaths are so touching--I'd never known about the tradition and now nothing else should do!
Everything so lovely. Blessings.
Posted by: Shelley Noble | Thursday, October 04, 2007 at 11:48 PM
ohhh happy belated birthday wishes to you! What a nice "bunch" of people you had around, looks like a fantastic day spent :)
Posted by: Friederike! & Sandra | Thursday, October 04, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Happy Birthday to yoooooooooouuuuuu, Ulla! May you have another year filled with inspiration and creativity and many, many blog posts (the last one is really my own selfish wish - hee!). Your husband is amazing to be party decorator, head chef and maitre d' for your birthday party. Awwww...did you remember to kiss the cook afterwards?
And now I have the answer to my earlier comment question about your wreaths...they ARE on display in your house! They look beautiful and so you up there, Ulla. :)
Posted by: susanna | Thursday, October 04, 2007 at 06:39 PM
HAPPPY BIRTHDAY ULLA!!!
You Da BEST!
I'm SOoooooooo SORRY I missed your day!! I was abstaining from Bloglandia a few days and LOOK what happened, look what I missed!! ;-(.............
Ulla, To the most sparkley,
fantabulous, beautimous, wonderous, supercalafragalisticexpialladocious WOMAN on the Planet!
May this be the beginning of your BEST YEAR YET!
Your husband is a doll! What a great man!
Posted by: rochambeau | Thursday, October 04, 2007 at 02:22 PM
o my! your husband is awesome!!!
happy birthday to you! it looks like it was a magical day.
Posted by: leah | Thursday, October 04, 2007 at 12:38 PM
Dear Ulla; Happy Birthday!You're only 47,How it's a wonderful age to be, I miss you're smile, I pass by and you're suit case makes me think of you,I keep wondering what is inside? Do you need anything in there? I hope not,Honestly I havent peeked inside,It awaits here for our next time together, What a wonderful husband you have
I think you are most blessed,What else could a woman ask for and I have a weakness for dimples, much love sent your way Mary,
Posted by: Godmother Mary | Thursday, October 04, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Happy Birthday! I just turned 47, also! And yes... it is going to be a great year!
What wonderful friends and family you have... holy smokes!
Blessings to you...
I enjoy reading your blog very much... so many interesting things to look at and think about!
Happy happy day!
You are an inspiration...
And that hubby of yours....
Just too darn cute!!!
And so sweet...
And your beautiful daughter...
They obviously love you very much!
Posted by: Jill | Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 09:49 PM
Happy Birthday! I love reading your blog, you never fail to inspire me. The last photo in this post, what is on the wall behind you? It looks like an amazing collection of millinery items. Regardless, it is stunning. I just love the pictures of your house. And thank you for sharing pictures of Halloween and Vine, everything looks amazing!
Posted by: Amanda Willey | Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 01:23 PM
ooohhh...
happy 47 years
and many more...
:-)
i say
*Keep The Husband With the Cute Dimples*
as i bet he will really go
~~~all out~~~ when you turn 100!
that is what i say!
Posted by: somepinkflowers | Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 11:55 AM
great friends and a real lover of a husband. what a perfect way to spend a birthday!
Posted by: designdna | Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 09:04 AM
Oh......HAPPY BIRTHDAY....you know 47 is the new 37! So enjoy these youthful years:D Like I have to tell you that!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, I hope this years proves the best ever....and ...with a husband and daughter so attentive, how could it get any better:D Happy Birthday Ulla......you are always a source of inspiraton to me....thank you! hugs, Linda
Posted by: Linda Harre | Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 08:50 AM
Late to the party but wanted to say Happiest of Birthdays Ulla!!!!
From a fellow October Birthday girl.
Posted by: bethany | Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 08:07 AM
Happy belated birthday Ulla, you look so beautiful. What a wonderful birthday party your husband has prepared for you, and always lovely to have talented ladies round. You are blessed indeed :)
Posted by: cruststation | Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 07:10 AM
It looks like you had a lovely time, surrounded by love. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Paula | Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 06:56 AM
Happy Birthday! What a wonderful party- thanks for sharing it with us!
Posted by: Lee W | Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 05:47 AM
Happy Birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Ulla, Happy birthday to you and mannnnnnnnnny more!!
You look beautiful lovely girl!
Posted by: tongue in cheek | Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 04:11 AM
you know...
everything just sends me
but...
the 2 roses and the ripe persimmon...
just over the top Ulla
is he for hire?
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 05:42 PM
Happy Birthday Ulla!!!
what a wonderful celebration
and thank you for sharing it
lifting a glass to a lady of class
and to such warmth and glowing pleasure...
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 05:37 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU BEAUTIFUL THING!!!!!!!It looks like you had a splendid day! Wonderful hubby and daughter and friends, wonderful friends! Hoping all your wishes come true!
Posted by: kimberly sherrod | Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 05:28 PM
Hey!!!
I miss one day and it has to be on your birthday!
Joyeux Anniversaire!
I'm a huge fan of yours, if you must know.
Posted by: corine | Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 05:04 PM