♥ Today is my daughter Cristina's 23rd birthday ♥
♥ She started her day with breakfast in bed ♥
♥ She received huge bouquet of pink balloons ♥
♥ Her favourite pink raspberry ganache cake ♥
♥ A lovely arrangement of her favourite flowers ♥
Massive amount of gifts!!
She included her rabbit Cleo and her bird Edith
- named after Edith Piaf -
in her big day celebration!!
- named after Edith Piaf -
in her big day celebration!!
The best part ... our bags are packed for our five day celebratory holiday to our favourite city ...Paris!!
Oh! La La La
Cristina, as always you are my life, my pride and my joy!!
You are the star by which I chart all my journey!!
I thank God for you each moment of my life.
♥ Happy Birthday, Darling ♥
That is so lovely!!! She may be a lovely daughter, but you are a wonderful mommy! Have a great trip! So special.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhh Happy Cake Day to your lovely one!
ReplyDeleteI hope your travels will be wonderful and I will look forward to hearing all about your adventure :)
LuLu~*xoxo
Happy Birthday Cristina! I know that you and your lovely Mum will have a fabulous time in Paris.
ReplyDelete♥ Happy 23rd Birthday Cristina ♥
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great trip and take lots of photos. Many Blessings to you my friend, Audrey
Sounds wonderful! ~ Happy Birthday to your dear daughter! ~ Cheers! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh! La La La!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Christina!
Duchess I am having a Rose Garden Tea party tomorrow for a dear blogging friend of mine...do please come if you can!♥
happy birthday to your daughter, i hope that you both have a lovely time in Paris, fliss xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you Duchess for having 23 years of a lovely daughter :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Christina. I believe she has a wonderful 23rd birthday. So lovely that she included her rabbit Cleo and her bird Edith :)
Happy Birthday Cristina, and Paris!! what a perfect birthday you are having.
ReplyDeleteHave fun and Happy Birthday Christina!!
ReplyDeleteOh Happy Birthday Cristina! What a totally beautiful mother you are Duchess! I wish you both the most magical time in Paris! Wow, you are so lucky, I know you'll enjoy every moment. I will miss you too, thank you for your lovely comment ;)
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I totally adored the post and the pictures were so very beautiful.
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Happy Birthday to your daughter. If she's even a little bit like you, then she can't help but be a sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Cristina !!
ReplyDeleteHave a great and wonderful holiday in Paris, Duchess. I loved all the pictures of this post, as usual they are superb..:)
Oh, what a lucky girl to have such a mother!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday wishes to your daughter . . . wishing you both a wonderful time in gay Paris!
BTW, I love Edith Piaf (the Little Sparrow)!
Blessings,
Teresa
Have a wonderful time in Paris, Duchess! And HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY, Cristina!
ReplyDeleteMary
Here's hoping that you have a wonderful trip. And happy birthday to your lovely daughter.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your Cristina Duchess! It sounds like she is having a fabulous birthday, the raspberry ganache cake sounds delightful!
ReplyDeleteAnd i wish you both a wonderful time in Paris:) one day i hope to visit Paris too. Cant wait to see some photos on your return.
Rose
How wonderful Duchess.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Cristina. Today is my brothers birthday what a wonderful day today is.
I hope you both enjoy Paris I have never seen it but it sounds and looks wonderful in the movies. Take care. I too am traveling early tomorrow morning, got the jitters so I am still awake. I am off to bed now lol but you ladies take care.
Have a blessed day.
Heidi
What a lovely post! Everything looks so beautiful. Happy Birthday to your daughter. I hope you have a fabulous time in Paris!
ReplyDeleteoh my....what a reason to celebrate! Paris...so wish I was with you both...Happy happy birthday Cristina(my oldest just turned 20) Many many blessing as you travel and enjoy your special time together...a trip you will always remember...can't wait to hear all about it!
ReplyDeleteI am sure that Paris will be graced by your presence - enjoy your trip and birthday felicitations to your dear daughter!
ReplyDeletePomona x
Good morning Duchess!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your wonderful daughter and have a great time you both dans la Ville Lumière!
Au revoir!
Dear Duchess!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a wonderful mother - five days in gay Paree!! Oh la la!
I hope Christina has a wonderful birthday & also that you both have fantastic time together!!
Gogeous pics - love the flowers & the suitcases!!
xxLOLA:)
Thank you for the lovely comment - things have been a tad hectic of late at Lola Towers! xx
Happy birthday to your darling daughter! How beautiful ♥ A special trip with your daughter. Enjoy your trip and your time together. Your post was just lovely as always ♥
ReplyDeleteLook at all those lovely goodies! Moi is getting jealous! Happy birthday to the darling Christina. Have an amazing time in paris (I am going there myself next weekend, so we can compare notes!), cant wait to read about your adventures.
ReplyDeleteLots of love to both of you,
HH :D
Happy Birthday Cristina. Hope you both have a great time in Paris.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Im back from my holiday in time to catch your daughter birthday celebrations!!Looks like you enjoyed a truly special day, congrats to her and you and have a lovely time in Paris. Pick up lots of shoe candy on my behalf wont you. S xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post! Happy birthday to your daughter. I'm a few years older than her, and I know how special time with my mom is. She lives in California, and I in Florida, so visits are limited. I hope you two have the best time ever. Thank you SO much for your kind words. It brought a huge smile to my face this morning. Things are better, nothing a Friday night of crafting and reorganizing, and Saturday morning breakfast can't cure. :) Paris was on my mind yesterday, try to see Versailles if you haven't already.
ReplyDeletexoxo, nicolette
happy birthday to Cristina!
ReplyDeletei love the little vintage card at the beginning of the post!
what a lovely tribute!
xox
Duchess, I'm so pleased for you..... a trip to Paris..... too special. Enjoy the celebrations with your daughter!
ReplyDeleteCongrats for her!♥♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteBirthday with glamour!
Hey convey my wishes to your lovely daughter...may you have a wonderful trip....u r such a wonderful mom...
ReplyDeleteWHAT A WONDERFUL BLOG YOU HAVE!
ReplyDeleteI WILL STOP OFTEN... FOR SURE!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR DAUGHTER!
ENJOY LIFE`S SIMPLE TREASURES,
DEBBIE MOSS
Happy Birthday to your sweet daughter.
ReplyDeleteShe is so blessed to have you as her Mum.
Melissa
Dear Duchess,
ReplyDeleteHappiest of birthdays to your daughter! How wonderful you are going to Paris! Enjoy your time there!
Very best wishes,
Betty
What a lovely post, you are both very lucky to have such a fantastice relationship xxx
ReplyDeleteLots of Love
Kelly
xx
PS I have tagged you in my blog x
Don't have to post it I just wanted to give you the award xxx
Have a wonderful trip to Paris, one of my favorite cities. I will be there in one month.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time. Lovely post.
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous post about your lovely daughter! hope she enjoyed her birthday & hope you have a fabulous time in oh la la Paris!!
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Happy 23rd Birthday to your daughter Christina! Enjoy your trip to Paris! I hope you take pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great birthday! Your daughter's so lucky to have you as a mom...:) Have a great time in Paris!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your daughter Cristina. What a lovely time you will have in Paris. I hope to visit Paris one day.
ReplyDeleteI have two daughters and they are are my pride and joy too!.
Enjoy your trip and I can't wait to see pictures.
Elizabeth
Hi
ReplyDeleteYou sound so elegant visit my blog susanashman.blogspot.com I'd love to invite you to an exquisite country house Darling...please say you'll come you would be perfect for our quaint English get together
Susanxxx
You are an amazing mom, you actually remind me of my mom, she always spoils me on my birthday. Hope you have fun in Paris, how exciting! ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day! Happy birthday! And you are a special mum!
ReplyDeleteHappy, Happy Birthday to Cristina! I hope you enjoy a wonderful time together! What a great trip!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I'm so late with my wishes, but I do wish you all the best, Eileen
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to her :]
Your blog is gorgeous,
I luv itt :D
Thank you for following
xoxo
Happy Birthday to you both...I hope you have the most wonderful week...
ReplyDeleteP.S. Sorry I forgot ... I am having a give-a-way so please stop by. Please do pass the word along!
ReplyDeleteJulie
How sweet and lovely. Happ birthday Cristina!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Birthday trip and make lots of special memories. My two daughters and I spent a week in Paris several years ago and we talk of it often. Can't wait to hear what you saw and experienced.
ReplyDeleteA happy be-lated birthday to your lovely daughter. You are an incredible mom, so thoughtful & loving. My son Marcus turns 23 in just over a week. Time flies too quickly doesn't it Duchess? I do hope you all have a very celebration filled with incredible memories. All my best to you both,
ReplyDeletexx deb
Beautiful! xoxo
ReplyDeleteLovely! I hope Cristina appreciates what a wonderful and thoughtful mum she has.
ReplyDeleteHI LOVELY,
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR COMING TO MY AFTERNOON TEA PARTY!
YOUR PRESENCE MADE IT THAT MUCH MORE EXTRA SPECIAL!
BY THE WAY... DID MY TWO CHEEKY
ASSISTANTS BEHAVE THEMSELVES? LOL
ENJOY LIFE`S SIMPLE TREASURES,
DEBBIE MOSS
Oh how beautiful!!! Your daughter is a very lucky young lady!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the photos you used in this post...gorgeous!!!
Have a wonderful trip!!!
XOXO
Cathy
Oh wow, now THAT'S one heck of b'day prezzie ... a trip to Paris! Beautiful pics .. and can't wait for some new ones after u get back from the City of Lights! Loads of b'day love to your darlin' daughter.
ReplyDeleteOh my favorite city too. I hope we get to come along and see what you see?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your lovely trip!
Great post as usual, and lovely pics.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Paris.
U r such a wonderful mother and Christina is so lucky to have u...
ReplyDeleteI have a tag in my space for u...I would like to know more about u....
Have fun in Paris!!That is my dream destination...Shud be going there in couple of years time...just waiting for my little one to be a bit sensible:)
Dont forget to put up the pics u take from Paris.
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful mother and have a wonderful daughter!! Your images are glorious, I love the bunny that is sitting on the bench, of course I just adore "Bunnies"!! Have the most divine magical time in Paris my dear.
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Bunny
Happy birthday to your daughter. The photographs are stunning as ever! I love the 3 little suitcases. Have a wonderful time in Paris. Look forward to seeing the pictures.
ReplyDeleteIsabelle x
HI!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun in PARIS!!!!
I have been in Orlando all week, walking around the parks at Disney, France and the United KIngdom are 2 of my favorite lands!!! I ate at the Rose and Crown in U.K.!!!! It was nice and good!!!I wish I was along in your pocket!!!! haha
have fun and hugs to you,
jamie
wow I really love your photos....they make me smile.
ReplyDeleteHappy 23rd Birthday Cristina!
Angie's Recipes
Hi Duchess ,
ReplyDeleteI fear you will still be on you travels, Wuthering Heights starts tomorrow .I will sacrifice my guests and send them home early so I can watch the first episode for you,after all thats what friends are for!
Susan
my belated bday wishes to ur lovely daughter christina....have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday to your daughter!
ReplyDeleteoh, your blog is so beautiful dear. everything about it is so pretty ♥
ReplyDeleteSoooooo beautiful, as usual, Duchess...and a very Happy Birthday to your daughter! Catch up with you soon!!
ReplyDeleteChristina
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This is my first visit to your dearest little cottage and I've fallen in love with it!! Hope you don't mind if I add myself to your followers and come back for more visits:) Have a gorgeous day!
ReplyDeleteI wish I was in her place.. You are a wonderful mom.. Kudos to all the efforts to make her day very special
ReplyDeleteMy birthday is coming up, may I come over too, Your Grace? Wish your lovely daughter happy birthday from us.
ReplyDeleteDear,
ReplyDeleteBelated birthday wishes to ur lovely daughter!!!Enjoy!
Tnx a lot for ur kind words in my blog.problems are being solved.Now in my home town... will come back after a break...will be visiting this lovely space whenever i get time.
Tnx for this wonderful post!!!
Everyone should have a wonderful birthday like this - including a few days in Paris! Looking forward to hearing all about your trip!
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As I have completely fallen off the face of the blog world, I am sure to be ridiculously late when I say "Happy Birthday" to Christina, Duchess Deux. I hope you both have a beautiful, Parisian 5day trip.
ReplyDeleteToday, I in a dire need to spend some time wandering through your old posts & images. They always make feel better.
xoxoxo
Hope you are enjoying Paris right now, I bet it is beyond amazing and lovely. Thinking of you and have a wonderful time! You are missed in the blog world.
ReplyDeletehappy birthday ! what a wonderful plan for a birthday and she's very lucky for having a fantastic mummy!
ReplyDeleteOh! You have so many charming things here!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd i'm sure your daughter loved the beautiful things you gave to her! Specialy the warm of that day :)
ohh my I love what you wrote to her..so touching!! sounds like a wonderful trip!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday to your beautiful daughter! Blessings to both of you. I was so sorry to hear you had been ill but now more glad than you know to hear you are well again! Have a joyous weekend!
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