Wednesday, August 14, 2013

The Big Three-Oh-Yeah!

Last week was my birthday!  If you follow my Facebook page, you may have seen a couple of posts in the lead-up, in which I dubbed it the big 'Three-Oh-No'.  I will admit that I was very reluctant to let go of my twenties (read: clinging on for dear life), but after lots of celebration and fun, I have now renamed it the big 'Three-Oh-Yeah'!


Loverboy knew that turning thirty was a pretty big deal to me, and he most definitely pulled out the big guns this year, treating me like a princess all day.  We both had the day off work, and my morning started with opening cards and presents from family, which included a gorgeous bakelite bangle from my sweetheart - definitely a great start to the day!

Beautiful bakelite from my sweetie and card from my sister!

We then headed out for my first surprise, before which, I was under strict instruction not to moisturize or wear any make-up.  All became clear when we arrived at a spa for a pampering session!  We were greeted with mint tea, before being taken to a steam room for a Moroccan Hammam treatment.  During this time we had ice water thrown on us, then we were scrubbed down with a black olive mask, followed by a clove mud mask.  It felt amazing, and by the time we came out of the steam room we felt completely relaxed.

Make-up free and on our way to the spa! 

We were then shown to a lounging area, covered in cushions and drapes, and given fruit salad and more mint tea, before being taken for a full body massage and facial.  Our total treatment was supposed to last 2.5 hours, however, we were so relaxed that we had no concept of time....so 4 hours later, when I asked what time it was, we realised that we had missed our dinner reservation (cue much pouting from me, when the hubs told me where he had booked!) but Aaron has since rescheduled for later this month, so the celebrations continue!  Hooray!


That night we got dolled up and headed to my next surprise: Dirty Dancing the musical!  Given that this is my favourite movie, I was very skeptical about how it would compare with the film...however, I was most pleasantly surprised!  The show was great, the dancers were fabulous and the sets were super cool.  Of course, the lead actor was no Patrick Swayze, but who cares when the Brown Swayze was my date?

I should have suspected that we were going to DD when loverboy gave me a card with a lady carrying watermelons that morning...

On the weekend, we threw a birthday picnic with friends in Regent's Park, which was a super fun day and lasted 'til it was dark - we pretty much shut that park down!


I am so lucky to be surrounded by so many awesome, kind, lovely, wonderful people, who helped make it the best celebration I could have hoped for!


There was soooooooooooo much food, drink, and CAKE!

Jim with some of the cupcakes he made - do you remember the cake he made me last year?

My mum made a scrumptious plum and almond tart, my friend Jim made me a selection of beautiful cupcakes (cherry, raspberry and lemon) and Miss Turnstiles made chocolate cupcakes that had photos of me on them!!!!  They were all totally amazing and deeeeeeeeeeeeeelish!


There was also music and dancing (of course) and decorations, also kindly brought by Jim!  We definitely had a real party going on in that park, and I'm pretty sure that all the passers-by wanted to join in!


I also received lots of lovely presents and cards and felt totally spoilt!


I feel very fortunate to have such great friends and such an amazing husband, who really helped me kick off my dirty thirty with a bang! 


Here's to fabulous family, friends, fun and flirty thirties!

36 comments:

  1. Great blog! I think we put your 20's to rest with a brilliant send off!! I'm looking forward to the next oh-no... :)

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    1. Thanks babes! I think we did too, although that doesn't mean that I am looking forward to the next oh-no - that can definitely wait!!!! :P xxx

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  2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks like you had the perfect send off for your 20s and I just LOVE your sunflower print dress :3

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    1. Thank you Harlow! It was an excellent birthday year, I must say! :)

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  3. Ooh looks like you had a great Birthday!!! Dirty Dancing the musical looks really good. I wonder if you're going to the Future Cinema event in a few weeks? I guess if its your favourite film you probably know about this event already!

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    1. Thanks, I sure did! I have heard about the Future Cinema event, and whilst it sounds fun, I don't think I will be going, as the tickets are pretty expensive, considering that I have seen the film about 100 times, own the DVD and saw it so recently in the theatre! :)

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  4. Welcome to the club! I'm 5 years into my 30s and they are even more fun than my 20s in my opinion! Really enjoyed following your birthday fun via Instagram. Glad you had such an amazing time with your lovely hubby and friends. Cheers!

    P.S. That bakelite bracelet is AMAZING!

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    1. Thanks Elisa! :) I am so glad that you are now on Instagram! Isn't it fun? I am hooked!

      Agreed - the boy did really well finding such a unique and pretty bracelet!!!

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  5. Happy birthday! Looks like a great party :)

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  6. You look like you had a great time. S much thought and love went into your day.

    I'm honestly starting to feel that age is a number and a state of mind. I'll be turning 29 this October and I don't feel my age. Maybe it's because my hubby and I have on our own for about two years and we don't have kids that I feel this way. I'm truly enjoying our life and the fun we can have with it.

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    1. Thanks Mariela! I know what you mean - there really is something to the saying 'you are as young as you feel'...although, we are still young, so I am not sure how much this will apply 50 years from now! :P

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  7. Wow! That looks like the birthday picnic to end all birthday picnics!!! I wish that we were there to celebrate with you - if only to get one of those cupcakes! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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    1. Oh hellllzzzzzz yeah it was! :) Wish you guys were here too (and really wish you were coming to the High again, also!) you would have loved the cakes!

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  8. belated happy birthday!!! i can tell you, being in the 30s is not too bad. :)

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  9. Looks like you had all sorts of fun!!

    Happy Birthday!!!

    xoxo
    -Janey

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  10. Awwwww...What an amazing turning 30 you had!!!! Welcome to the 30s club! Don't worry. Its really not all that bad (coming from the girl who bawled the night before her 30th birthday...I was a complete mess!!!) xoxo

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    1. Thank you! Hahahahah there were no tears the night before, but it was a really big deal to me! Where does the time GO?! xx

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  11. Happy birthday you beautiful YOU! You are going to LOVE your thirties! An informal poll of "oldsters" (okay just me and MD) declares them to be the best decade ever.

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    1. Thank youuuuuuuuuu Gabriella! Glad to hear that this decade is going to be awesome! :-D

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  12. Woohoo! Happiest of (belated) birthday wishes! Sounds like your man did a tip top job of making it extra special. And that bangle! Such an unusual shape, swooooon.

    xo Sara

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    1. Thank you Sara!!! I am in love with that bangle - I am still amazed that he found such a great one! :)

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  13. What a great way to start your thirties, looks like an amazing set of celebrations. Love the dress you are wearing at your picnic.

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    1. Thank you Kate-Em! It was a lovely time and the perfect way to start my thirties!

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  14. Happy Birthday! What a great birthday you had! I just love your bracelet and your dress. Here's a big cheer to the 30's! Enjoy them!!

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  15. Omg! What a fabulous celebration! I don't blame the people in the park wanted to join in hehe I love it! What a perfect birthday! And welcome to the 30's! They are awesome!!! xox

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    1. Hehehhhehe, thanks Bunny! It really was the perfect birthday, and so far my 30s have started off way better than I could have imagined! xx

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  16. What a seriously awesome celebration! If my 30th is a fraction as cool and lively next year as yours was this beautiful August, I will be one happy camper indeed!

    Here's to an incredible year - and decade! - ahead, my beautiful friend!

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. :) Thanks Jessica! I had a lovely time! I am sure you will have an equally excellent big three-oh-yes....but until then, just enjoy the fact that you are still in your twenties heheheh! :) xxx

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  17. Happy birthday.... a little bit late....
    Turning 30 is not a big deal.... you have still amazing life in front of you.... I'm now closer to 40 than 30.... but who care!

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  18. I saw the photos of your new Bakelite and the cupcakes from Miss Turnstiles and just about died of joy for you!

    The picture of you and your hubby in the park where you are dancing and he is holding you in his arms... swoon!!!

    Wendi

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    1. Awww thanks Wendi! It was such a fun birthday this year! :)

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