Bella Turns One

Our little girl turned one earlier this month, how did that happen?! It seems like only yesterday we were bringing her home to live with us.

Now you all might think I am crazy (my friend's all think I am, they told me so) but I decided to have a little party to celebrate Bella's 1st Birthday. Really it was just an excuse for us all to eat cake, but I wanted to celebrate because no one know what life has planned for them, so I believe we should celebrate as much as we can in life and I certainly won't have the chance to throw a first birthday party for anyone else anytime soon. 

Bella had her own cat cake made with tuna and LOVED chasing the balloons around the house. We thought as soon as she managed to pop one that would be the end of that but she doesn't care in the slightest when they burst. She's still playing with them now. 

My sister made the sweetest cake for the party and even moulded a little Bella for the top, which I cannot bring myself to eat haha! 

This past year Bella has brought so much joy into our lives every single day and we couldn't image life without her.

Birthday Dress Take Two

ASOS Dress // Banana Republic Cardigan // BCBG Heels via T.K Maxx // 

Vintage & Gorjana Rings // Bracelet from Paris // Sorrento Leather Bag (similar)

Just after I had returned from my trip to Sorrento where I had purchased the most perfect blush pink bag, I spotted this dress over on Gal meets Glam, and instantly knew I needed it to go with my bag, it matched perfectly! I managed to grab it with a discount and now it's on sale so you can get it for an even better deal! 

I had been patiently waiting until my birthday to wear it out for the first time and I paired it with these shoes which I found in T.K Maxx for a birthday dinner. I would love some Valentino's but my budget won't stretch there so I was excited to find these similar ones for a tiny fraction of the price! 

This dress has become a quick favourite and I plan to wear it for afternoon tea at the Ritz next! 

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Pink Flamingo Party

Glasses - Ikea Old (similar) // Ceramic Farmer's Market Baskets - TK Maxx & Tiger Stores // Cake Stand & Plates - Vintage // Glass Dome - TK Maxx // Napkins - Talking Tables // Cookie Cutter // Eat Me Mini Cake Domes - Talking Tables // Straws - Talking Tables // Cupcake Cases - Talking Tables 

A few days before my birthday my sister surprised me with a very pink lunch party!! She baked lots of yummy treats that featured my pink flamingo friends! The cookies were my favourite, I ate far too many of them hehe! These little mini cake domes were an early birthday gift that she used on the table setting, along with some birthday pink peonies! It was the sweetest surprise, I have the best sister ever!

Stacey's Smiles

A chocolate bar I feel a little less guilty about eating from a local company Sheringtons.

Birthday Nails!

A fun Summer look on the blog next week.

Flamingo Birthday Cookies, baked by my Sister.

Perfect Pink Peonies.

Happy Friday & Happy July! I am spending the day with my sister at Wimbledon and then I will be back home tomorrow to enjoy the rest of the weekend before heading back to work! This week has been full of joy, including celebrating my birthday and a fun flamingo birthday lunch that will be on the blog soon! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! XOXO