Monday, May 19, 2008

A Sweet Birthday

So yesterday was my birthday. I turned 29 for the first time. I say first time, because I expect I'll want to stay this age for a few years to stave off being 30. But I'll worry about that next year and that's really not what this post is about.

This post is really because I had to share these amazing favors that my talented mom made for the birthday celebration that my husband threw for me yesterday evening. I love birthdays for the fact that you get to gather with those that love you the most! Any my dear husband planned a special surprise at Mangiamo's yesterday for me complete with a special Sweet Cakes birthday cake from Barb Hoek. He's amazing. I love you babe! But I digress...back to the favors...

My mom is the fabulous creator of Le Petite Gateau (website and blog coming soon!) and makes these and other tiny favors for weddings, showers, etc. These are her Petite Flower Pots that sit on marzipan coasters (all with special birthday greetings on them), and I swear I'm not saying this because I'm biased (really I swear!) but they are Amazing! I thought they were lovely just to look at, but when I bit into the chocolate and marzipan confection I was greeted with a cherry almond cream filling...heaven!! If anyone is looking for a unique favor I can't recommend them enough. Mom....you are fabulous.



14 comments:

Lisa Lenderink Photography said...

Happy Birthday! And, those treats look amazing I had to stop myself from licking my computer monitor!

Happy Happy!

Lisa

kelly said...

happy happy day friend! so glad you were celebrated well...i hope this year brings you new dreams and blessings!

Kerri Banyas said...

OMG! Happy Birthday! Now we are the same age---but for only about 5 more months.
I am glad you had a great day!

Amanda said...

Happy Birthday again!!!! Those things look SO SO yummy!!!!!!!!

Em said...

Seeing these adorable little pastries, reminds me of Paris :o)

Congratulations to your mom and now I want one!

Happy Birthday, Amy!

Heather said...

Happy Birthday again!!

Those treats look AMAZING!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Amy!! You and your mom are so talented, thanks to you both for sharing your artistic abilities with the rest of us

lil' Miss Cupcake said...

Happy Birthday!!! :) Those are darling your mom is talented!

Christina said...

Happy Birthday!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, two artists in one family. You are so lucky to have each other! Best of luck in her en devours!

Hope your birthday was everything that dreamed it to be. 30 is not so bad...try 43!

Kami/The Elegant Elle said...

Happy Belated Birthday! I LOVE Mangimos - one of my favorite restaurants. Possibly the place for our next lunch date? What a lovely birthday your hubby planned and your mom's little confections are adorable and look delish!

Michelle@Memorable Events said...

Happy Birthday! I'm also on my way to the big 30 this year!!

Can't wait to see your mom's site and blog, the treats are beautiful.

The Cruise Director said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you too, birthday twin! I say you guys head out and celebrate your 30th here with us next year, eh??

Hope your birthday was perfect ( from the sounds of things it was ) and that you embrace the impending 30th next year.....I'm telling you, I feel as though my 30's are going to be the best years of my life! =)

Cheers!
xOXO Megan

The Cruise Director said...

Happy Birthday to you too, birthday twin! I think you should come out to Cali and celebrate your 30th with us, eh??

I hope ( and it sounds as though it was ) that your birthday was everything you were hoping it would be. And, also that you embrace your impending 30th, trust me it's not that bad. =) Actually it's fantastic!!! I feel like my 30's are going to kick my 20's booty!

Cheers!!!
XOXO Megan