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10 Items I Fancy: Birthday Edition!

Faye — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:42:53 +0000

My 30th birthday is quickly approaching (October 28th) and I honestly at this point, can’t wait.

Here are a couple things I wouldn’t mind for my birthday:

1. On the Mark Necklace by Stella & Dot

2. Minnetonka Thunderbird II Moccasins via Zappos

3. Either of these Shins albums on vinyl would be lovely.

4. These Urbanears headphones from Urban Outfitters would be nice, since our tiny baby will be able to hear music soon.

5. The Timex Weekender

6. Retro Dollie Earrings via ModCloth

7. Clinique Happy Heart (This is my favorite and I am out!)

8. Under the Big Top Clutch in Rust via The Dainty Squid (I love this clutch almost as much as I love her blog, check it out at The Dainty Squid.

9. I know it is pretty much too cold for these now but I love the Unleash the Fashion Flat via Modcloth.

10. I am crossing my fingers that my 2nd trimester will bring me more creativity and energy and if it does I would love to take this e-course by Rachel Denbow of Smile and Wave.

I hope everyone has a good Thursday!

Happy Birthday Kacey!!!

Faye — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:32:30 +0000

My friend Kacey’s 28th birthday is today. I wanted to make him something that I knew would make him smile on his birthday. He is the kind of guy who appreciates a handmade craft even if it looks like something a child made. This is the card I made for him. I tried not to make it to girly.

In case you didn't notice, it has 28 candles.

Ida Mae’s Birthday Cupcakes

Faye — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:05:49 +0000

My neighbor, Ida Mae turned 75 on last Sunday. Ida Mae is quite the character, hilarious and my favorite neighbor thus far. She casually mentioned to me earlier the previous week, on the way to Piggly Wiggly, that she had to hurry and get home because she had to clean off a spot on her kitchen table for all the presents she would receive for her birthday. I noticed her hint and made a mental note not to forget her birthday.

On Ida Mae’s birthday, I woke up earlier than I usually do and decided to make giant cupcakes.

Since Walmart had thrown up Valentine’s Day everywhere, I felt compelled to make the cutest, pinkest cupcakes for Ida Mae’s 75th Birthday. I haven’t the slighest idea if she even likes pink.

I added sprinkles to the batter to give the cupcakes a pink tint.

This cupcake looked so wonderful, I had to try one.

This may look like an average size cupcake but it is giant. This recipe only made 6 cupcakes total.

Birthday Cupcakes with card

So once I completed the card, Ben and I walked over to her house to deliver them. She wasn’t there. We went again about 2 hours later and nobody answered the door. I began to worry. She wasn’t at home on Monday or Tuesday either. She doesn’t drive, so she mostly walks everywhere. I kept looking out the windows of my house to see if I could see her walking down the street or doing something in the front yard. No Ida Mae. Of course I thought that maybe she died. I know that is horrible but I was worried and immediately thought the worse. Ben told me to relax, that if she died we would know. Why would we know? Who would tell us? We are new neighbors and hardly at the top of any call list.

I am happy to report that she is very much alive and loving her 75th year. The cupcakes however didn’t make it. I need to learn not to stalk my neighbors.