Today is my husband’s 30th! I surprised him a few weeks ago with an early day of celebration. After a round of golf with some of his best buddies {to get him out of the house??}, he came home to our condo with a little note describing why we weren’t having a romantic dinner pour deux, as planned.
Instead, I had planned for a low key party at our home, but because I had to keep the plans from him, I had to purchase and set everything up during his round! There wasn’t a flower in the place, but plenty of pretty candies and treats for our Cake and Cocktails evening…Here are just a few pics from the offerings:
Delish cupcakes were dressed with little flags.
Confetti Cookies from Sweet Mandy B’s {may have been for ME!}
Sugar-dusted donut holes.
A tower of Oreos was paired with chilled milk for dunking.
Cutie Whoopie Pies were yet another chocolate tribute to the birthday boy.
Rock candy in the perfect shades…
Jelly candies {again, for color and for Kara!}.
Suckers were secured in milk glass vases filled with sugar for a pretty presentation.
White chocolate covered graham bits were a hit!
Sweet Mandy B’s also did the rich and velvety chocolate cake.
Gorgeous seasonal berries were accompanied by fresh whipped cream.
Manly mason jars were dressed up with stripey straws and flags I made by hand.
Instead of a full bar, I offered a blueberry vodka lemonade…
Old man beers…
And cigars…
Happy Birthday, Joel! Can’t wait to share the next 30+ with you by my side!
{images} all shot by lil ole me