{Presents!}
Thank you for all the sweet birthday wishes! I loved reading everyone’s comments and I wanted to share with you how I celebrated my birthday weekend. So far, 29 doesn’t feel any different than 28 (luckily, I had few expectations that it would). I plan on fully embracing my final year as a twenty-something and I am looking forward to acquiring more life lessons over the next twelve months and beyond. It was interesting to put my Lessons from my Twenties post together last week and to see how far I’ve come since those college and recent graduate days. I’m glad the post resonated with so many of you, and I hope you can utilize a few of the lessons in your own life.
Now for the big birthday weekend…
I kicked off the celebrations on Friday with the photo shoot for yesterday’s post (dare I say, it may have been my favorite shoot, ever?). If you missed it, you can read it here. How fabulous is that cape? I know it will be an item that is on major repeat this season. Spending the afternoon on horseback, while admiring the remaining fall foliage was great. It’s been a number of years since I’ve been back in the saddle and it was nice to return to a passion that was once a large part of my life.
Then came some shopping at Anthropologie, DSW, and Nordstrom Rack. Let’s just say, I was a happy birthday girl. More on my fabulous purchases will be coming your way soon.
And no birthday would be complete without brunch…am I right? A Saturday morning spent at IHOP with one of the most decadent breakfasts I could have ever imagined, and an evening ending with dinner at my favorite chocolate and wine lounge really made me feel like a Birthday Queen.
{Monogrammed pouch from Anthropologie. A pre-bday gift to myself.}
{A sweet birthday gift from a friend}
{The most decadent Red Velvet Pancakes from IHOP}
{Birthday dinner at XO Restaurant, Wine and Chocolate Lounge}
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Mmmm those pancakes! So glad you had a great bday weekend!
Thank you! Those pancakes were delicious!
Happy belated birthday, lady! Looks like you had a perfect weekend!
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Thanks, Ashley! It was a great weekend.
Happy belated birthday love! Looked like a perfect day! Loved the framed photos of you!
xo, Shell
http://acourageousbeauty.com/
Thanks, Shell! I love those photos, too.
Happy Birthday!! Haha I am also 29 (turning 30 next year gahhhhh) and 29 definitely felt just like 28, except the closer I get to the end of it, the more I start freaking out about 30 haha. My boyfriend is 26 and he thinks I’m crazy but … oh well, I guess a lot of people go through it. Love your birthday haul (and those red velvet pancakes look decadent!).
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Thanks! My age never freaked me out. As long as I’m learning and progressing in life, I’m happy. But we’ll see if that changes as I near the big 3-0!
Those pancakes look to die for!
xo, jill
http://www.BornFancy.com
Thanks, Jill! They were amazing.
Looks like you had a wonderful birthday, serious present haul!! And those pancakes look amazing!! Lucky girl 🙂
xoxo http://www.touchofcurl.com
Thanks, Colleen! It was a great weekend — and the pancakes definitely made my bday morning.
I love birthday week, keep getting those presents and being happy))
Great haul!
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Thanks, Tanya! As long as it is still November, it’s my bday.
nice post!!
http://notfashionable.valeryesearose.com
Thanks, Valerye!
I’m so glad to hear that you had a wonderful b-day weekend, Vanessa! Those pancakes look so delish! I love anything red velvet 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful day, beautiful, and thanks for sharing your weekend recap, it makes us feel as though we were apart of the festivities 🙂
XO,
Jalisa
http://www.thestylecontour.com
Thanks, Jalisa! Red Velvet anything is my fave. I’m so glad you enjoyed this post.
happy late birthday! looks like an awesome one!
kelseybang.com
Thanks so much, Kelsey! It was a great weekend.
What a perfect celebration! Looks perfect! Super cute! xo
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Thanks, Caitlin! It was a great weekend.
those pancakes 😍 happy birthday for the other day!!
http://www.franloves.wordpress.com xxx
Thanks, Fran! The pancakes were amazing!
Looks like you had a blast!
xo | The Fashion Forecast
Thanks, Erica! It was a great weekend.
Belated Happy Birthday dear! Cake looks Yummy! 🙂
Xoxo,
Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}
Thanks, Trang!
Happy birthday!! Those red velvet pancakes look so amazing!! It is crazy how many different things you experience in your twenties like you mentioned – college, jobs, relationships, it’s crazy. Cheers!
Annessa
http://www.seekingsunshine.com
Thanks for the birthday wishes, Annessa!
Happy belated Birthday! Looks like a great day 😀
Florals&Smiles
Thank you!
Happy Belated Birthday, Vanessa!!! Wishing you a fabulous year of being 29! <3
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes, Shveta!
I also turned 29 recently, not long until the big 3-0!
Join me in my bucketlist for ‘before 30’ 🙂 http://www.jeniwren.com/2015/11/01/ideas-for-a-before-30-bucket-list/
Thanks, Jeni! Yes, we need to make these days count before we hit the big 3-0. Can’t wait to check out your bucket list! Thanks for visiting Living in Steil and I hope you have a great weekend!