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a small celebration with an outdoor garden party…..

April 23, 2012 By Jennifer

I had  a little celebration at my house this weekend with a few friends to celebrate my 40th birthday. Thank goodness for my friend Tracey, if she hadn’t snapped a few pictures for me with my camera, I wouldn’t have any! Such a bad blogger! I wanted a small outdoor garden style party.
 It was very nice and small and casual, just what I wanted.
 It also dropped into the 40’s that night so I was calling it the “Polar Party.”
 Just some goodies set out on the deck. My little lemon tree in the pot was shivering  a little.
 A few cocktails.
 a cozy, warm fire, ’cause we certainly needed it.
 Anne Marie brought some salted caramel chocolate cupcakes which were amazing, I ate the last one for breakfast this morning. :)I hope she is going to be selling these at the Nada Farm sale .
They are incredible!
 I used my Aunt’s vintage pickle jars for  a night time glow. I left them dirty, I thought they looked so pretty that way.
It was a nice way to bring in a new decade. 🙂
Jen
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  1. Anonymous says

    April 23, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Happy Birthday! The setting for your party was beautiful!

  2. Jodi says

    April 23, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Happy Birthday! Your party looks so pretty and the food looks delish!

    Jodi

  3. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    April 23, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Happy Birthday, Jen! Welcome to your 40’s! : ) Everything looks so pretty. Love all the candles.

  4. Keeping it Cozy says

    April 23, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    How beautiful! I love the hanging jars. Happy Birthday!

  5. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs says

    April 23, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Jen everything looks so pretty!!! I am loving the lights and hanging jars too! What a wonderful idea!

  6. Tricia says

    April 23, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    Happy Birthday! Your party looks so pretty…I’ll bet it was fun. My birthday was on Saturday 🙂

  7. Urban Farmgirl says

    April 23, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    Happy Birthday, Jen! Love the jars dirty, too. So pretty!

    Mary

  8. Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop says

    April 23, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Oh Jen that looks like the perfect party…a very Happy Birthday to you my sweet friend…I think you spent it with a few of my favorite people! xoxo

  9. miss flibbertigibbet says

    April 23, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    How much fun! I DO like the jars like that…they soften the light so much!
    Blessings, Lorraine

  10. ChiPPy!-SHaBBy! says

    April 23, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    HaPPy 40th BiRthDaY Jen!*!*!
    EVERYTHING looked soooo special…
    Jeanine Burkhardt

  11. Sherry says

    April 23, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Happy Birthday Jen! What a delightful celebration…but sorry it was so chilly!!!!

  12. Katey says

    April 23, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    What a beautiful setting! Happy Birthday! Mine was yesterday. I love having an April Birthday. Spring is a great time to be born! Thanks for sharing!

  13. Dawn-Hydrangea Home says

    April 23, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    Happy Birthday Jennifer! Looked like a perfect celebration!

  14. The Feathered Nest says

    April 23, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    Hi Jen!!! Happy Birthday sweet girl!!!! Looks like a wonderful celebration too…much love and hugs, Dawn

  15. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    April 23, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Sounds like you had a wonderfully blessed birthday! Everything looks so pretty and those cupcakes look so delicious!

  16. traci says

    April 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    it looks gorgeous jen. i am so sorry that i missed it. i was thinking of all of you before i drifted off into my coma sleep that night.

  17. Morning T says

    April 23, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Happy Bday Jen~ welcome to club 40!
    xo~
    T

  18. pballard says

    April 23, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Birthday! I turned 40 in Feb, so we are real close in age.. Beautiful party. Love the pickle jars.
    Enjoy you week!

  19. A Cottage Muse says

    April 23, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Happy Birthday…glad you had fun!

  20. AntiqueChase says

    April 23, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

  21. Sherri says

    April 23, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    Happy Birthday Jennifer! Your party looked lovely, glad you all had a good time!!!

  22. pat says

    April 23, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    Wishing you a very Happy 40th Birthday! Loved the pictures of your party.

  23. Rose D. Frenchtown, NJ says

    April 23, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    Happy Birthday, Beautiful Lady!!!!!

  24. A Cozy Cottage in the City says

    April 23, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Happy Birthday!!! Oh this all looks AMAZING!!! How wonderful to have a bunch of lovely and talented ladies all together – love Tracey and Anne Marie too!!! Much love to you on being another year “younger!” 🙂

    Hugs,
    Jessie

  25. Yby5 says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:14 am

    Sounds like the perfect way to celebrate…you’re thoughtful touches I’m sure made the night extra special. Welcome to the 40 club 🙂

  26. Whimsy says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:29 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! You make 40 look AMAZING!! XOXO

  27. Debra @ Common Ground says

    April 24, 2012 at 3:49 am

    Beautiful party Jen, Happy Birthday…just a little late!

  28. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    April 24, 2012 at 4:40 am

    Happy Birthday!

  29. Anonymous says

    April 24, 2012 at 11:16 am

    Happiest of Birthdays to you!! And many more!! Your deck and all the treats look beautiful!

  30. Jeanine says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Happy Birthday! What a beautiful celebration you had, I really love the jars with the candles in them that’s a wonderful idea. I hope this year brings you many blessings! I love your blog and your home is so beautiful!

  31. Stacey@A Sort Of Fairytale says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    All looks lovely…glad you had a happy birthday celebration! Those cupcakes sound ah mazing!!!

  32. Valerie says

    April 24, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Lovely! Hope you had a wonderful time!
    I do the same kind of lighting except w/ tea lights and mason jars. I’m obsessed with mason jars!!!

  33. Anne says

    April 25, 2012 at 1:14 am

    Jen,
    Hope you had a wonderful birthday.Your outside setting looks lovely.Welcome to the 40’s my friend and I ain’t talking about the temperature outside LOL.
    Anne

  34. DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family says

    April 25, 2012 at 5:16 am

    I’m not the only one who saves a piece of cake for breakfast the morning after my birthday! I LOVE that tradition! My kids have carried it on into their grown up lives. Happy Birthday, Jen!
    I wish you the best of blessings and good health!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

  35. DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family says

    April 25, 2012 at 5:16 am

    I’m not the only one who saves a piece of cake for breakfast the morning after my birthday! I LOVE that tradition! My kids have carried it on into their grown up lives. Happy Birthday, Jen!
    I wish you the best of blessings and good health!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

  36. DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family says

    April 25, 2012 at 5:16 am

    I’m not the only one who saves a piece of cake for breakfast the morning after my birthday! I LOVE that tradition! My kids have carried it on into their grown up lives. Happy Birthday, Jen!
    I wish you the best of blessings and good health!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

  37. DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family says

    April 25, 2012 at 5:16 am

    I’m not the only one who saves a piece of cake for breakfast the morning after my birthday! I LOVE that tradition! My kids have carried it on into their grown up lives. Happy Birthday, Jen!
    I wish you the best of blessings and good health!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

  38. DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family says

    April 25, 2012 at 5:16 am

    I’m not the only one who saves a piece of cake for breakfast the morning after my birthday! I LOVE that tradition! My kids have carried it on into their grown up lives. Happy Birthday, Jen!
    I wish you the best of blessings and good health!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

  39. DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family says

    April 25, 2012 at 5:16 am

    I’m not the only one who saves a piece of cake for breakfast the morning after my birthday! I LOVE that tradition! My kids have carried it on into their grown up lives. Happy Birthday, Jen!
    I wish you the best of blessings and good health!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

  40. DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family says

    April 25, 2012 at 5:16 am

    I’m not the only one who saves a piece of cake for breakfast the morning after my birthday! I LOVE that tradition! My kids have carried it on into their grown up lives. Happy Birthday, Jen!
    I wish you the best of blessings and good health!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

  41. DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family says

    April 25, 2012 at 5:16 am

    I’m not the only one who saves a piece of cake for breakfast the morning after my birthday! I LOVE that tradition! My kids have carried it on into their grown up lives. Happy Birthday, Jen!
    I wish you the best of blessings and good health!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

  42. Maria at inredningsvis.se says

    April 25, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    LOVELY PICS:) I really like your blog and I want to follow but I dont see twitter or facebook in here??

    If you want some swedish decor inspiration, you can check out my blog:)
    Have a great week.

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
    (Sweden)

  43. Becky C says

    April 25, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Happy 40th Birthday, Jen! Looks like a great time! I just celebrated my 40th in Feb…not as depressing as I thought.
    Girl, you look gorgeous at 40!!!

  44. NewlyLoved says

    April 26, 2012 at 1:09 am

    What a great friend! She really got some good shots – and the set up you had was so so cute
    Happy Birthday

    xo Jessica
    http://www.newlyloved.com

  45. At Home in English Valley says

    April 26, 2012 at 2:46 am

    happy birthday you young whipper snapper. The best is yet to come! Enjoy!

    love, penny

  46. Between You and Me says

    May 7, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    happy birthday to you, jenn!
    great pics from the party~!

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