21 August 2010

a very happy balloon wreath.



this is the cutest birthday wreath i've ever seen.
i just love the idea of pulling it out for special occasions.
do tell, what is your favorite family tradition on birthdays?

image and tutorial via howdoesshe.com 

an update of my life, lately. hope you're having a lovely weekend. we have in-laws in town for the big bike race today. which means i have a stocked fridge and the fluffy guest towels are out. we're baking a birthday cake (chocolate sour cream cake to be precise) and generally enjoying the sounds of summer. with all the pencils and crayons out on display, i am getting excited for the back-to-school season. tune in monday, i need your advice on how to amp up my writing skills.

9 comments:

  1. The wreath is so cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Adorable and nostalgic for me. I used to wear barrettes made in the exact same way when I was a little girl.

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  3. have become a huge fan of your blog! you are my first stop when i take time to enjoy the pleasure of blog-hopping!

    best family tradition on birthdays is to retell the story of our kid's births - both adopted, it is a wonderful time to reflect on the selfless act of their amazing birthmothers.

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  4. I love the idea! when is the next birthday to celebrate ? hummm, have to check in my diary...
    a bientôt :)

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  5. my family starts a birthday with belgium waffles, icecream, and strawberries. Its been going on for generations.

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  6. Oh my...that is perfectly adorable.

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  7. i love having a "special" plate (ours is red w/ hearts) that is brought out on bdays or other special occasions (like someone's baptism or something).

    also i love going out to breakfast on our birthdays -- it's one of our family traditions. i think it's more fun/special than going out for lunch or dinner (which we do more often).

    happy weekend!
    i just packaged up your order, btw :)

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  8. perfect idea for our birthday party this Saturday! I purchased the supplies and made one last night!! thanks for sharing this marta!!

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  9. We never had huge birthdays growing up. My mom did make these button pins (you know like the big campaign ones) that said things like, "It's my birthday!"
    But I am planning on making birthdays a big deal in our house - decorations, food, the whole 9 yards - no 10!

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