It was a big birthday for me this year
I turned 60!
So if there was ever an occasion for a new
Birthday Dress and Crown
this was the year!
I ordered this fabulous pink maxi from Beholden
and
I just love it!
It has all the drama and whimsy
I was looking for in my
Birthday Ensemble!
I added the double ruffle top from Anthropologie underneath.
The lines of the top
work perfectly with the skirt of the dress
like they were absolutely meant to go together!!
My pearl necklace and Crown finished the look.
My extra large cashmere wrap from
could not have been a more perfect finish!
This wrap was a splurge for me years ago
but is absolutely timeless!
It feels like this wrap had been waiting for this celebratory dress!
My birthday celebrations included
Surprises
too!
With the help of my
darling daughter Ellis
Jeff arranged
to throw me a surprise party
with my wonderful friends!!
The party took place at one of my always favorite places
And it was at one of my very favorite restaurants!
It was a gorgeous luncheon
at my favorite table!
My dear husband turned my favorite table at Malibu Farms
into this!
Jeff did the wonderful flowers down the center of the table
from my favorite florist in Lido
He even had a special Birthday Bouquet made for me!
He had champagne all around!
Each place setting had one of these sweet potted plants.
Jeff made the party favors
with tiny trees and ceramic pots from
with tiny trees and ceramic pots from
that he put together himself!
The potted trees were a perfect complement to the
Malibu Farms
interior!
interior!
And a gift for everyone to take home
as a reminder of the special lunch!
Jeff also commissioned a gorgeous
Birthday Cake
Birthday Cake
that he had made at a bakery.
He knows my style well
and
found the inspiration picture online
printed it off
and
brought it to the baker to reproduce!
It was these sweet details that really touched my heart!
That and a table filled with so many of my
very favorite friends!
I was truly touched that they all showed up for my
Birthday Luncheon!
I really choked up when I walked in and saw them all!
Looking around the table
there were friends I had known since my kids were littles
to so many that have become dear friends
because of this blog.
You just never know when or from where
lifelong friends
will enter your life!
And a special thank you for Trina
(in the front left corner)
who traveled all the way fro Utah
just to surprise me!
And there were
Birthday presents
as well!
So many thoughtful gifts from the heart!!
Like this sweet poem from my dear friend Sue!
And I am ever so grateful
I get to
share a Granddaughter
with this one!
Megan's Momma is truly a joy!
After lunch there were more surprises to be had!
Jeff reserved a gorgeous suite at Newport's newest boutique hotel
Our suite was quite spacious
with even a kitchen, living room and bedroom!
One of my favorite parts of the hotel
is the
rooftop bar
rooftop bar
with panoramic ocean views
It's a wonderful vista to watch the sunset!
And spend time with old friends!
As I begin my
Third Act of Life
my heart is full.
I must admit years ago
turning 60 might have frightened me
but today
I am quite content turning 60
I am quite content turning 60
and
beginning my third act.
My first 30 years were about becoming an individual
and
all that entails.
My second 30 years were all about
raising 3 wonderful individuals.
Now at 60
the whole world is before me
and
I have time to
I have time to
savor it all!
I am excited to find all the beauty I can in life.
To invest in my health and well being.
To do good where I can.
Continue to Grow my Soul.
To love Fiercely.
To Create.
To show up and make every day count.
To be Grateful for it all.
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy
as you style your life
