Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Me day

Today is my birthday, so I'll be very quiet and just enjoy the peace. And the cake. Deep reflections about your past and future and your big dreams and hopes for the coming year are always best accompanied by cake.

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{cake + celebration candle kid}

This little lady surprised me on top of my coconut cake last year and I can't wait for her to come out again. She's a celebration candle kid from The Small Object. If I had children, they would each have one to bring out on their special day - wouldn't that be a wonderful tradition?

Of course, she lives in my sewing area the rest of the year, because she's too sweet to be hidden away in a drawer.

Small Object Celebration Candle Kid

I'll be back tomorrow!
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  1. JoyceMay 20, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Happy Birthday Rachel! Enjoy your day and ALL of the birthday cake. There is no cake better than a bday cake with lots of frosting. My wish for you is may your dreams and wishes be as golden as you! Enjoy my friend! xoxo

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  2. Bee @ ContentlyMay 20, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Happy birthday Rachel! I hope you a glorious day and that all your wishes may come true when you blow out the candle from that little adorable candle lady!

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  3. abigailMay 20, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    happy birthday! hope it's a wonderful day.

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  4. Wondering HelenMay 20, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Happy, happy, happy birthday, Rachel! May you feel content and hopeful all the day long.

    xox

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  5. AshleyMay 20, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Have the best day of the year!

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  6. erinMay 20, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    happy you day!!!

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  7. pve designMay 20, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    happy b-day sweet lady. I would love for you to design a collection for your little lady. she is a pretty cake or cupcake topper.
    pve

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  8. VanessaMay 20, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    Have an amazing, amazing day!

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  9. JoslynMay 20, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    happy, happy birthday lady! have a splendid day.
    and yes the cake topper tradition is perfection...might just have to steal that for my girlies.

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  10. WaxyMay 20, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    Happy Birthday Rachel! Have an awesome day and enjoy your cake!

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  11. Jill GGMay 20, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Happy day! Enjoy!

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  12. Amanda NicoleMay 20, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    Happy birthday from a fellow May baby! Cake is indeed imperative for deep contemplation :)

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  13. Cupcakes and CashmereMay 20, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    happy happy birthday! i hope your day is filled with love and happiness and that you have a wonderful year. xoxo

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  14. teresa-bugMay 20, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    You, me and Cher celebrate our birthdays today!! I hope it is a good one for you!

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  15. AMM blogMay 20, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    Happy, happy Birthday!!

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  16. AmandaMay 20, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    HAPPEEEEEEEEEEE BIRFDAY!!!! Big and lovely wishes to you, to you. And cake and balloons. And also a candle for blowing out. xo

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  17. Jess LCMay 20, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Happy birthday, Rachel! I hope you have a great day.

    :)

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  18. JuliaMay 20, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Happy birthday you beautiful, classy, genuine and sincerely LOVELY Rachel! I wish this coming year is filled with simple joys, blissful moments of peace, and pure satisfaction :) And a little mischief to make it interesting!

    You continually brighter our lives and bring us into a world a little more beautiful :) Thank you!

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  19. GinaMay 20, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    you look so cute in this pic! and the coconut cake looks delish, have you posted the recipe??

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  20. CaraMay 20, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Happy birthday! I hope your day is *fabulous* :)!

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  21. TaraMay 20, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Happy Birthday!!!! May your day be as beautiful as you are, and your year be as great. :)

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  22. KatieMay 20, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rachel!!!!!!!!! I hope it's beautiful and full of joy : ) and good cake of course!

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  23. CharMay 20, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    so cute - I love things like that - my mom always put sparklers on cakes and we loved it.

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  24. ashley morganMay 20, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Happy bithday! Enjoy! And, great candle.

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  25. DebraMay 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Happy, Happy Birthday dear. I hope you take time to really celebrate-time to slow down a bit and enjoy-for it comes but once a year.
    Love your little, lady candle holder too!

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  26. Jane FlanaganMay 20, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Happy birthday Rachel!!

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  27. CarleneMay 20, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Happy Birthday Beautiful! :) I hope you have a lovely week! <3

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  28. LaurenMay 20, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    happy birthday! hooray for may 20th, it's my birthday too :)

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  29. Grace@PoeticHomeMay 20, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Happy, happy birthday!! May all your birthday wishes come true!!!

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  30. PS~ErinMay 20, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    I totally agree! Have a wonderful day reflecting/dreaming/enjoying!

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  31. wide open spacesMay 20, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    happy, happy YOU day!

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  32. P.May 20, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Happy birthday dear one! Hope all of your birthday wishes come true. xoox

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  33. Naturally JulesMay 20, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Happy Birthday! Yes, your celebration candle kid is lovely! Enjoy your day!

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  34. RondaMay 20, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY!!!!

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  35. jess@noelmarieMay 20, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Happy Birthday!

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  36. Saver QueenMay 20, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Happy birthday! I gave you an award on my blog! http://saverqueen.com/2009/05/20/awards/

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  37. joy refurbishedMay 20, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Happy happy happy birthday!

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  38. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Happy Birthday Rachel! It sounds like you have a wonderful day ahead of you, hope you enjoy it! That celebration candle kid is too cute!

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  39. kristinaMay 20, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Happy birthday Rachel! I bet you're making some delicious dinner to celebrate tonight. Fun.

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  40. You Are My FaveMay 20, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Hooray for birthdays! Celebrate like a champ.

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  41. Blair FriedemanMay 20, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Oh, happy birthday Rachel! Very cute little birthday cake topper indeed.

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  42. LynneMay 20, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Happy birthday Rachel! Hope you have a great day - and love the little cake topper.

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  43. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Happy Birthday! That candle kid is adorable. I want one!
    :D
    Enjoy your day!

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  44. JacMay 20, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Yay! Happy Birthday Rachel!! I hope yopu've had a really nice day today. Your cake looks delicious (coconut yum!) and your candle holder is totally sweet! You can tell when someone is getting older when they begin to have only one candle on a cake! (tee hee!!) :)

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  45. Miss EMay 20, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Hope you have a fantastically happy birthday!

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  46. .May 20, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Happy birthday! cake looks delicious.

    liliesandgrapes.blogspot.com

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  47. Sara ChristineMay 20, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Happy Birthday!!! It's been a pleasure getting to know you through your blog, and I hope you enjoy your day! xoxo

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  48. RachelMay 20, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Happy Birthday!!! I love your candle kid and have been eyeing them for some time now. It's so weird, because every day I meet more people who have bdays in May! mine is the seventh, and my mother's was yesterday! i hope you enjoy your special day.

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  49. KwanaMay 20, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Yay! Happy Birthday! I wish you all the joy in the world.

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  50. CatherineMay 21, 2009 at 4:13 AM

    Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day, I'm sure you will with cake and that cute little candle holder : )

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  51. Miss | AMay 21, 2009 at 4:47 AM

    happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  52. inkWELL PressMay 21, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    Happy Birthday... enjoy your day of reflection and cake!

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  53. blue mossMay 21, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    happy day after your birthday!!!!

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  54. Amy@OldSweetSongMay 21, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Happy Belated Birthday Rachel! I hope you had a happy and festive day. Lots of love to you!

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  55. green LA girlMay 21, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Happy belated birthday! The coconut cake looks delish --

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  56. MouseMay 21, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Cute! Happy happy happy day, and many happy returns.

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  57. hannaMay 21, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Happy birthday! You share a birthday with my wee niece who turns one today !

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  58. Anne @ The City SageMay 21, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! Aren't May birthdays the BEST? Flowers, spring weather, simply the awesomest time of year to be born. Hope it was a wonderful day!

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  59. MelissaMay 21, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    Happy belated birthday!! I hope you had the best day :)

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  60. cevdMay 24, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    oh my, happy belated birthday! i do love that candle holder ... a lot.

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  61. Kristin @ Petal and ThornMay 24, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Happy late birthday Rachel! That cake looks incredibly tasty. I love me some thick, moist cake. And the candle holder looks just like you!

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