You might be thinking that the F word is some expletive that refers to my lack of blogging lately.... but actually, I recently turned F-F-F-FFForty......... ah, there, I said it. I am now in my naughty forties.
I had a lovely little party with a few friends. My cake was from the cheesecake shop as I don't think I should have to make my own birthday cake and I was too busy making one for Liam. Liam and I have birthdays really close together, so I stole his birthday to have my party on.
I received some lovely gifts, including vouchers for a local beauty therapist, nice hand cream, alcohol, candles, scarves etc. Of course, some clever people noticed that I could use a Spotlight voucher, and mum got me a sleeve board and a clapper. The best gift of all was from Maxx and the kids - a new camera! So, hopefully, there will be some improvement in my blog photos in the near future, once I figure out how to use it. It's a Sony NEX-5R.
The sleeve board has come in handy already, as I used it whilst putting together Amélie's Music Class Blouse and Skirt.
Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Love your pressies. I've got the next big F word coming up next year, yikes! I'll miss my forties, they were fun.
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Thanks, I had a great birthday. I think I will enjoy my forties, and I am sure that they will be over even quicker than my thirties were (although they went REALLY quickly!!). Best wishes for your fiftieth next year.
DeleteHappy Birthday Carmel......
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo! Good luck with your garage.
DeleteHappy 40, Carmel... and have loads of fun with your new toys! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Nikki, I am already loving the sleeve board, am yet to try the clapper.
DeleteHappy birthday, you have some lovely presents there - and I agree that we shouldn't have to make our own birthday cakes eithers :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Natalie. I usually just have a supermarket cake, so the Cheesecake shop is a big step up for me. Thanks for visiting my blog (haven't seen you in here for ages!).
DeleteHappy Birthday! You kept that one quiet, or I just missed it, sorry! Great gifts, and yay for the sleeve board....but whats a clapper? Sound likes something I need....
ReplyDeleteOh, and I was too lazy last year to make my only child a cake, so Cheesecake Shop served us well too haha.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bec! I haven't really used the clapper yet, but I believe you are supposed to press your seams with it after steaming them to get a nice sharp edge.
DeleteCheesecake shop cake is a big step up for me. Usually, I just get a supermarket cake, which I am happy with. I think the last time I got a birthday cake made for me was when I was in hospital after having Liam and suffering from the baby blues. It made me cry!
Happy late birthday! You sound like you had a great one. can I also ask where the sleeve board came from as I have had no luck finding one here. Have fun with the new camera too
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel, I did enjoy myself. The sleeve board has a sticker on it that says Judi's Studio Australia (02)63651166. Other than that, maybe Tessuti? I have seen pressing hams in there.
DeleteHappy 40th! I'm only just under two years away!
ReplyDeleteHappy 40th Carmel!
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