'Appy Birthday (to me)

It was my birthday last Wednesday and I had a few days off (I don't see why I should wake up at 4am on my day of birth... or the few days after it!)

Wednesday was a quiet day which I spent mooching about the house, listening to records, sewing, baking and curling my hair. In the evening Chris took me to a gig which was fun... lots of early jazz and dancing :) Before we went I was given my pressies....

Chas bought me a vintage railway poster book. the prints are splendid. I feel a seperate post is needed for this book alone

Posing using my new vintage compact, I love the deco design. Thank you Chas!

And it fits Rimmel powder refills!

Then I curled my hair

And it actually set! I wore my early 1930s dress in black silk crepe with white square pattern and detachable jabot.

The next few days were spent relaxing and I went to see my Ma which was lovely and she treated me to a wonderful lunch. Then on Sunday I had a tea party to celebrate. I've not had a birthday party for a long time as I've invariably been living far away from loved ones when the dreaded day falls. So this Sunday was filled with excitement and a bit of apprehension... what if I burnt my sponge cake and my sandwiches were curly?! Well... The sponge cakes came out alright (mini Victoria sandwiches with clotted cream and strawberry jam.) The sandwiches were less of a success as they were a bit floppy! (Can't have it all!)

I wore the same dress again and to brighten it up I clipped on a felt cherry brooch and slid into a pair of magenta tights (which was a bit daring for me... but I rather liked the look!) I didn't wear the jabot on Sunday for fear I'd dip it in the jam! Lena, Claire, Bethan, Jeni and Naomi all headed over for tea. Then a few of us headed over to a ceramic painting cafe, where we met Fleur. Here are some piccies of the day...

The Tea Party

I made mini Victoria sponges with clotted cream, strawberry jam and raspberries. Hazelnut noisette shortcakes and lemon almond biscuits. with crumpets and (wilting) cucumber sandwiches

The lovely Jeni, Claire, Lena and Bethan

... and the equally lovely Naomi. Check out Bethan's dress and Jeni's Rocky Road cakes too!

Painting Plates

Bethan at work

Jeni creating her Mafia Mug

Naomi having an Art Attack

Fleur pottering with paint

Me mid bowl movement

I was utterly spoilt with not only great company but some wonderful cards and gifts (including a mammoth bottle of setting lotion! See Jeni's blog (via last link) for a good read, good news and more photos, including a tour of the inside of my lift!

I thoroughly enjoyed my day... thank you so much for coming girls, you made it truly special :)

Gx