Sunday, April 29, 2012

Birthdaypalooza


It's my birthday today. I still feel like I'm 25, except I'm quite sure that I'm most definitely not 25.

Here's an old photo I found from my 5th Birthday.... (I know that because I counted the candles)


.... and here's the exact same tablecloth on my dining table 33 years later (I'm sure you can do the math)!

It has quite a few holes (hence the strategically placed centrepiece).

I can't believe my mum held onto it for so long. She gave it to me as it was holey and she thought I might like to cut it up for crafting. But I think I might just keep it for birthdays instead.



So far, birthdaypalooza has consisted of clothes shopping, op shopping, coffee drinking and lots and lots of talking and eating.

I'm only half way through my plans.... still lots more fun to go!

33 comments:

trash said...

Well happy, happy birthday Missus Pops!

Ellieboo said...

Have a happy birthday - hope you end up dancing on top of the tablecloth :)

Melissa G said...

Happy Birthday Cam!
I like that you are using that table cloth for birthday specials.
Since birthdays come around once a year and the actual day passes by far too quickly, I am a believer in week long birthday celebrations.
By the way, that chocolate explosion cake looks awesome.

Brenda @ 13 Acres said...

Happy Birthday Curlypops! Look at the gorgeous 5 year old you looking so proud! I love that you still have the tablecloth!!! Have an awesome day xx

sister outlaws said...

Look at that cheeky grin!

Kate Moore said...

Hope you had a lovely birthday and got another heart-shaped cake. Weren't they precious? My ma had the same tin, I am sure.

Unknown said...

Happy Happy Birthday..hope the Celebrations continue..
cheers

Lisa said...

Happy Birthday! I love that you have the same tablecloth, that's so awesome.

Mistea said...

Happy Day greeting to you.
Sure is a cute pic of your five year old self. Love the tablecloth.

Marg said...

A very happy birthday Curly Pops. Wishing you lots of wonderful op shop treasures.
Marg.

bec said...

Can't beleive you have the same tablecloth- hang on, of course I can! May the festival continue!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! Love that cheeky 5 year old pic :)

Leonie said...

Happy Birthday Cam. I hope the coming year is filled with all your heart desires including lots of crafting :-)

Leonie said...

Happy Birthday Cam. Hope you have a wonderful day and an even better year ahead. xox

Cat from Raspberry Rainbow said...

Happy Birthday to the lovely Cam! I hope your week of celebrating is fantabulous, with lots of bacon, chocolate, milo and no greens! Plus lots of sewing :)

PS: you are only a few months older than me, it is just a number. I feel like I am in my late 20's still. Plus I STILL dont know what I want to be when I grow up.....

willow and moo said...

Happy Birthday Cam! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Cherie said...

Happyyyy Birthday To Ya, Happppyyy BirthDay ...
I'm singing that Stevie Wonder classic to YOU Cam ;)
Hope you have a splendiferous day overflowing Love and Laughs ... mwah, mwah, mwah ;~) XOXO.

Rie said...

Happy birthday girlie! Have a great & fab & super day!!

simplestitches said...

Happy Birthday Cam!

great that you still have the tablecloth...I've got a few from my mum, inspired me to pull them out of the cupboard and use them...
Julz

Christina Lowry said...

Happy birthday Cam! Sounds like you've been having a good time indeed. I hope there is cake too!

My Mum hung on to a lot of her favourite things like this too and I am sure I will be just the same. I always loved poking around in her linen closet and seeing what treasure was folded up in there. :)

thornberry said...

Happy birthday Cam - I love the idea of a long birthdaypalooza! Have a lovely time, and it's great to see that tablecloth being used again.

Blonde One (Deb) said...

Happy Birthday. I love the tablecloth!!!! Something special about them... the ones that the family used.

Sarah said...

Hip Happy Horray Birthday!

Vireya said...

Have a very happy day, Cam! And best wishes for many many more uses of that tablecloth in the years ahead.

trudi@maudeandme said...

Sending birthday wishes your way!xx

Caroline said...

Happy Birthday Cam! Looks like you're having a great day. That thing covered in chocolate looks like something I could really do with right now...but you can have it all, 'cause its your birthday. :)

Cathie said...

you look 25 to me!! happy birthday Miss Cam, hope it's filled with fabulousness ♥ hugs

yardage girl said...

Happy Birthday Cam! Thinking of you! Love the idea of birthdaypalooza!

AMM said...

A birthday tablecloth - what a good idea! Enjoy your special day.

Megan said...

Happy birthday!!

I love that you have a birthday tablecloth, that is truly awesome. Hope the rest of your plans go amazingly :)

Megan.K. said...

Happy happy birthday darling Cam. You looks so cute in that photo!
Clever table-cloth-hoarding mum you've got.

x
megan

p.s never was good with maths, so happy 25!

Bron said...

Happy Birthday hope your day was just as you pleased. Love the tablecloth.Great plan for a birthday cloth. xx

SJ Scott said...

Happy Birthday from the other side of the world!