Monday, 1 August 2011

22nd Birthday

As you will all will know by now, last week I celebrated my 22nd birthday. I am happy to say that this year I didn't feel one tiny bit blue, (since I turned 18, birthdays have been fraught with hysterical feelings and irrational fears about growing up.) This year was just a lovely day and evening with my favourite people, no pressure...

I got some lovely presents including a, very grown up, dressing gown from 'The White Company' and a heart-shaped 'Le Creuset' casserole dish. I hope that they will both last me a very long time (the casserole dish should last forever!) I drunk lots of Elderflower presse and tea whilst opening cards and presents..



Later on came home-made burgers and cocktails drunk from jam jars (a. because I love twee, b. why the heck not?!) Then, out came the heels and it was into the night for more cocktails and dancing, pretty much perfect.
I was also tweeted by one of the women who inspires me the most, Lauren Laverne. She said: (talking about birthdays..)

'In my experience it just gets better. Happy birthday. X'

I am taking to heart what she said because (for now) I actually like growing older, and definitely wiser.
(Photos are my own.. those lovely flowers got moved around a lot!)
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13 comments:

  1. Aquí1 August 2011 at 19:31

    I love the cocktails in jars! Really cute idea! Happy Birthday!

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  2. Julia Henderson1 August 2011 at 20:17

    drinking cocktails out of jars is such a lovely idea! hope you had a good birthday x

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  3. hayley 1 August 2011 at 21:39

    Happy [belated] Birthday! Those drinks look scrumptious :) I too have panics about getting older...I'll be 22 this month!

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  4. Green Tea and Cupcakes1 August 2011 at 22:24

    What gorgeous photos I love the cocktail glasses so sweet.

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  5. Kira2 August 2011 at 04:27

    That is the prettiest gift wrap!

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  6. Mo2 August 2011 at 10:47

    Your birthday looks so cute. I love the gift wrap, the jam jars and your flowers. xx

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  7. Unknown2 August 2011 at 17:10

    Sounds like the most perfect of birthdays! Happy belated! xoxo

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  8. Lesley2 August 2011 at 23:10

    what a great way to spend your birthday! i especially like your jam jar cups. very summery!!

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  9. Jaymie3 August 2011 at 22:46

    aww i love these kind of posts! Happy belated birthday. the presents look amaze.
    xxx

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  10. NESHA5 August 2011 at 21:43

    Aw sounds like you had a lovely day! The jam jar cups look so cute!

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  11. Sister Golden Air8 August 2011 at 06:42

    Great photos, looks like you had a great day. Happy birthday:)

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  12. Ife8 August 2011 at 12:25

    Happy belated birthday!!
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    http://justsunnysideup.blogspot.com/

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  13. b and e15 August 2011 at 01:35

    what an awesome idea for the drinks!

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