Friday, July 09, 2010

the most beautiful of days

























































hello my friends.
are you ready for the weekend? yes, i bet you are ; )
i'm going to take it easy and get a few projects done around here. fun projects.
project one: sketching out a little birthday cake design + flower love. for my birthday.
won't you join me in celebrating my birthday? let's pick a date... how about, next friday, july 16th.
it would mean the world to me, if you joined the blog party. i think it will be fun. and maybe a giveaway or two.
: )

"let us be grateful to the people who make us happy,
they are the charming gardeners that make our souls blossom." 
marcel proust


have the most beautiful of days. my friends.

one love~

ps: the quote is one of my favorites, inspired by this photo. i want to wrap myself in that stack of books, peeking at me. ; ) 
deep sigh, for such beauty.

36 comments:

Lady Grey said...

I wish I could be there to celebrate with you.... I'll be sending you oodles of love long distance through the air waves!
oxo

annette said...

i wouldn't miss it for the world. i will mark my blog calendar! blog party for christina at s.a! done! ; )
XOXO

Jane Flanagan said...

Yay a blog birthday part! So much fun!!

Bee said...

Those photographs have a beautiful timeless quality to them . . .

And you are timeless, too, Christina! I can't wait to see what you create for your birthday. xx

Jane Flanagan said...

ps - thank you for the link love! I love how much you love my books :)

ELK said...

the red blooms and special words are just very encouraging today

Cinner said...

I will be there with bells on, Swoon over your pictures today. they are stunning. just like my friend. have a great weekend. take care.

Yiota said...

I need to keep a note of this! Fun, fun, fun! Any instructions?
Love the photos!

Camilla~ Bloom said...

Sweet images...so lovely.

Yay it's your birthday...I hope you have a wonderful day Christina.(I hope you post pictures of your cake, I know it will beautiful.)

Teachinfourth said...

I'll eat some cake here and pretend...

Bev said...

well, i wish i could physically be there with ya, but i will join you online..look forward to it...
xo

Marilyn said...

I love birthdays even if they are un-birthdays. I can't wait. Your photos in this post are spectacular!

Lori said...

Love your beautiful flower photos! Yay! For your birthday!!
:)

Caroline said...

Your birthday you say??? Well, count me in to celebrate!! Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo

Cora said...

YaY! A birthday! Let's celebrate!
I accept your invite and I'm coming over...Thanks!!

Loves~

Cora said...

PS My birthday is July the 2oth so we can double celebrate!! =)

Happy happy!!

Meredith said...

Thank you for inviting me to come to your blog birthday party. Of course I'll be happy to attend! Can't wait to celebrate this lovely occasion with you, my friend. :)

SE'LAH... said...

P-A-R-T-Y!!! I do so love a party.
I'll be there! What shall I wear???

Visually Oriented said...

Sad, I can't be there to give you a Birthday hug :o(

However, I will be very happy to join your blog party!!

So, what is the attire, and what kind of "gifts" shall we bring?

Tell us, what would you want for a "present," more than anything else?

PinkInklings said...

I accept your most gracious invitation to celebrate your birthday! I say we all wear summery straw hats. ;)

Kim Klassen said...

oh christina, these images are sooo very beautiful.....

i adore this quote.

i would love to join you for your bDay.... 'sigh'

a wonderful idea!!

xxo, kim

maccandace said...

Luscious photos, gorgeous textures. I've never been to a blog party, sounds fun! Bet your cake will be beautiful.

Tracy said...

Ooo...your BIRTHDAY! A party...very exciting. What shall we bring? These photos are especially lovely today, Christina. Enjoy your weekend... It will be a quiet on here, I'm still feeling under the weather... ((HUGS))

chris said...

Hi Christina, thanks so much for the invite. I would love to celebrate your birthday with you next Friday. I'll mark my calendar!!

B said...

Of course, I'll join you! Always! :)

Connie said...

I'll bring the birthday hats and noise makers! :)

Cathi said...

You bet I will be at your blog party!!!! Those photos are absolutely gorgeous...please tell me that you will put them in your shop!!! That quote is my absolute fave - I am getting a bracelet with that exact saying engraved on it! Have a beautiful weekend, my awesome friend! xxoo :)

Birdie said...

Christina, may I bring something for the party? :-)

Christina said...

you all are too sweet! come as you are. maybe a tea garden theme?? you all are giving me great ideas. xo
we are going to have so much fun!

paris parfait said...

Darling birthday girl, I will be traveling that day, but will think of you and hoping your celebration is everything you want and more. You deserve nothing but the best! xoxox

kate i said...

A birthday tea party...so much fun! I'll be there with the very handsome and delicious Earl Grey and my very own pretty tea cup. Cheers to you birthday girl!

smith kaich jones said...

Oh! I will be in the country - maybe no internet service! But a birthday party!! I will look for a White Rabbit to show me the way to the magical internet place - a happy birthday is too wonderful to miss!

xoxo
Debi

My Castle in Spain said...

I will be sure to wear my pink dress in honor of your birthday party, sweet Christina!

Kim Living Life said...

i will be the first to arrive the bonus of living 8 hours ahead of you so get ready i am not a very patient person i will be knocking on the door as the clock strikes midnight, singing happy birthday to you and popping some corks cannot wait.
love love hugs and kisses

Linda Powers said...

A belated happy birthday, and on my first view of your blog I loved it instantly! Beautiful! xo

Amy said...

A happy birthday to you ... may the celebration just keep on keepin' on!