Saturday, February 18, 2012

New umbrellas and big birthdays

Have a look at my new umbrella. Pretty good, isn't it? I picked it up for $30. In about an hour's time I'll be camped under it with our friends and having a champagne to celebrate the love of my life turning 40. He's coping very well.
There's a lot of 'behind the scenes'business that goes on when people are coming over. Lots of very un-glam vacuuming and dusting, etc, I think it's worth it though. We're having a semi-middle-eastern inspired bbq.
Fingers crossed I remember to put everything out on the table. Many a time I have got up the next morning to find things sitting untouched and cold in the oven - it's kind of a party trick of mine.
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  1. Designs by MFebruary 18, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    The pool area looks so lovely! Especially love that umbrella, where did you get it??? Hope your hubby has a great 40th!

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  2. FionaFebruary 18, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Trust me, turning forty isn't so hard to cope with.
    Wishing you a lovely evening.

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  3. Madam RestoraFebruary 19, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    The umbrella is from good old Trade Secrets. They also had very nice deck chairs, but I had no need for those.

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  4. A Farmer's WifeFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    I too have often woken up and realised I have completely forgotten a component of dinner... it is usually cold and congealed in the oven somewhere.

    I hope you have a wonderful party - I love your pool and garden.

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  5. simmoneFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Have a lovely party, garden looks wonderful.

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  6. FionaFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    I hope the celebrations went well. Your garden looks fantastic

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  7. Designs by MFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Thanks for that - hope the party went well! Mx

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