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!!!!

Comments

[robyn pope]

Happy Happy Birthday Ulla, what a nice party you had, love the photos. Thanks for sharing that.

[Mo'a]

Happy Birthday Ulla. Your Husband did a wonderful job...the table settings are beautiful...how very elegant to have roses and persimmons on each plate. Your china, glasses and gold flatware are beautiful.

Such a handsome and talented man...a beautiful Daughter...a lovely home...your blessings are many.
I love the last photo of you.

[stuffed]

Sounds wonderful. Happy Birthday!

[Yvonne Crotty]

Happy Birthday Ulla, sincerely from one of your biggest blog fans!
xx
Bonzie

[anitaa]

Joyeux anniversaire !
Tous mes voeux de bonheur pour cette année à venir.
I hope you had a wonderful time, it seems like you did ! Good food, family and friends, nothing better !
Love
Anne

[colleen]

Happy Birthday Ulla!! Looks like you had a wonderful day!!

[Christine LeFever]

You are such a cute pixie, Ulla. Whoever gave you that marvelous knitted pumpkin doll loves you immensely, for it is absolutely wonderful!
Once again, Happy Birthday!!!

Christine

[Sandra Evertson]

A Most Happy Birthday Wish to you, and that's quite the staff you have there!
Sandra Evertson

[Sharon at Norah'S]

Happy Birthday. That was magical.

[Catalina]

Happy birthday Ulla! Such a lovely husband! You both look great! Plenty of beautiful things to you and your family.

[mary]

With Best wishes for a wonderful year ahead...Happy Birthday to you!What an amazing husband and daughter you have...and the sweetest friends too...

[Mrs.Staggs]

You look so beautiful in the last photograph Ulla.
What a lovely thing for your loved ones to do for you. It all looked so wonderful.
Happy birthday wishes to you!

[Lea]

It was the best time...
but you my dear,
are the best of all!
And a gift to us all!!!!
And Michael and Rowan,
sweethearts...
The pictures look lovely
and capture an oh so sweet time!

XO

[Beth Leintz]

Happy Birthday! What a clever and stylish hubby you have- is he for hire as a caterer and party planner?

[Sharon at American Harvest]

Happy Birthday Ulla,
So nice of you to share your party with all of us. You've got a sweet husband and daughter. They can throw a party at my house any day! By the way, in your last picture, there is a great display of bridal head pieces. Let's hear more about them, please. Simply fabulous!
Sharon

[susan]

oh oh happy happy happy! what a wonderful man and daughter you have! and a lovely party to boot.. it only gets better - doesn't it?
xoxo
and best wishes in your new year,
susan

[Bethany]

Happy 47 Ulla!!! Oh what a wonderful time it looks like you had...how dreamy to have a hubby that will not only host and prepare the feast for you and your company but also to have him and your lovely daughter to serve and dote on you! How truly wonderful...thanks for sharing the wonderful celebration! :)

[VAL]

My goodness!!!!!!!!!!What a dear man to do all this..You are truly blessed in so many ways...Happy Birthday...

[Felicia]

Happiest of Birthdays to you! Looks like a beautiful day :)

[lori]

Happy birthday! What a beautiful party!!!

[vivianneroni]

Happy Birthday! My birthday is tomorrow and I too will be 47! (just thought I'd share that! haha)Though I also must say that though my hubby is wonderful, he wont be hosting my birthday brunch! thats awsome that yours did that! how sweet!
I love your blog and your art work!
happy birthday!

[ann wood]

Happy Birthday Ulla!!

[Dawn]

You are indeed blessed!
I am very happy for you...to have celebrated your day in such a special way, surrounded by your dear friends and family.
All the best for the year to come.

[Pinkie Denise]

Dearest Ulla,
Happy Happy Birthday! You are so very sweet, kind and blessed. How wonderful of your husband and daughter to give you such a beautiful birthday party. I wish I could of been there to share in the fun and that yummy food! My birthday is in October too and I am only a couple behind you. There is something about those October people I just know it. I can tell by that smile on you face you are having an amazing day and with all your favorite creative friends you are
truly bless Ulla Love you and wish you the very best. Pinkie Denise

[Jill]

Happy happy day to you! I think your husband is a keeper - how wonderful of him to do that!