Friday, May 18, 2012

Biting the bullet and planning a party.

My sister has been gently persuading (pressuring) me to organise a 40th birthday party for my birthday in February. I haven't had a birthday party before and wasn't sure about it. Anyway, it seems like she has swept me up with her enthusiasm and I am planning a party.

Now, what seems to be fun about planning a party for yourself is that it is all about you. Unlike a wedding, where you try to bring two tastes together. It can be exactly what I want it to be.
I am currently thinking a late Sunday afternoon Garden party at a restaurant/cafe on the beach. I can imagine ladies dressed in pretty summer dresses sipping champagne, men in pants and open collared shirts pretending to play cricket, Don Draper sipping whiskey on the sidelines, children dressed in pretty Sunday outfits with ribbons falling out of heir hair, giggling and building sandcastles on the beach. Mojitos and Pina Coladas at sunset, rosy cheeks, pink lips, wind blown hair and the smell of coconut and flowers in the air.
Now I am really looking forward to my birthday. Have you thrown yourself a party? Did you have a fortieth? What was it like?

11 comments:

  1. I did have a 40th dinner - my husband was working in Taiwan and my 13yo daughter organised a surprise dinner for 14 of us at a local restaurant. I had planned to go out to dinner with my folks and her and when we got there, 10 other friends were there - it was lovely !
    I hope you enjoy every single minute of planning it and then attending it !
    Linking in from bbeingcool.
    Love, hugs and positive energy.
    Me

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    1. What a wonderful daughter you have. That is so thoughtful. It must have been a lovely surprise. I love your linking party. Rachel x

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  2. Okay - you and I have to become REALLY close over the next little while - because I want to go to your party!! Oh, you painted such a pretty picture..... Sigh...

    Thanks for linking in. Love it! Thanks so much for sharing!

    #teamfriday

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    1. Consider your self in. Anyone that likes my vision is awesome :)

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  3. You must celebrate your fortieth with gusto! In my opinion, every year should be celebrated. Birthdays are a brilliant way to celebrate this beautiful thing we call ‘life.’
    Fiona x

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    1. Thanks Fiona, I think I will celebrate with gusto. Life is awesome. :) Rachel x

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  4. Your soiree sounds divine! Hope it turns into everything you wish for x

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    1. Thanks Nee, with great company you can't go wrong. xx

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  5. Sounds like your inspiration comes from the pages of The Great Gatsby!

    I ran away to a deserted island for my 40th!!! LOL. Seriously. Well almost. My birthday is in the middle of summer so we spent a week on Coochiemudlo Island, an "almost" deserted island, far away from the madding crowd, and very relaxing :-)

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    1. I do love The Great Gatsby. Your 40th sounds lovely, very relaxing. Rachel x

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  6. Def do it! ANd check out Pinterest for inspiration. I threw my sister a High Tea Party for her hens in the backyard- was so much fun!

    Luc X

    www.loveluc.blogspot.com.au

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