Tuesday, February 15, 2011

:: Happy Valentine's Day ::

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope you all had a wonderful day celebrating everyone and everything that you love. Valentine's Day is a very special day for me because it is also Mr LG's birthday. We celebrated Mr LG's birthday with my family on Sunday. When I asked him what he wanted to do for his birthday, his only response was "cake". One particular cake - my Mum's chocolate cake. And so, we celebrated ... with lots of cake! There was chocolate cake, flourless chocolate cupcakes, chocolate choc chip muffins, lemon slice and caramelised pear cake!


My sister-in-law made some decadent flourless chocolate chip cupcakes. They were gorgeously decorated with a Valentine's Day theme. Baking cupcakes for Valentine's Day has become a tradition for her, and it's one that my stomach and I would like to encourage!


Mr LG and I celebrated his birthday together on Valentine's Day by cooking lamb roast (one of his favourites) and relaxing at home. We swapped presents and he gave me the most amazing Valentine's Day present!

Mr LG has decided to start his own Valentine's Day tradition - starting this year, every Valentine's Day I will get a Valentine post card (he knows me so well). I was so touched by what he wrote on the back - I almost cried! Accompanying the post card was some cute hair pins, a chef's pencil set, and a pair of incredible 50s 'rock and roll' shoes!


I have wanted a pair of these shoes since I was a teenager and last week I saw a pair in my size at a local antique store, but talked myself out of them because I didn't "need" them. I was so excited when I opened my present to find them nestled inside the box.

 

I hope Valentine's Day started your week off with a smile.

PS. Thank you all so much for your generous and lovely comments on my wedding dress.
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15 comments:

  1. GracieFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful Valentine's (and bday) The cake looks yummy and those cupcakes delish!

    How thoughtful! That present was really thought about and such a beautiful surprise. Very very blessed to have each other :) x

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  2. NatashaFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Oooh awesome presents! LOVE the shoes - they are so you. Glad you enjoyed my cupcakes :D

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  3. MeriFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    those shoes are frickin sweet!
    Love em!
    Happy Valentines Day!
    Meri
    merigoesround.blogspot.com

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  4. AnnaFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Those shoes are fantastic! What a thoughtful gift!

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  5. Jenn RadfordFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Love the shoes!

    If you can somehow swing the impossible and end up with a week's holiday before the wedding, you can totally wear them and be 50's rockabilly chick at my hens!!

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  6. ClaireFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    omg i would LOVE a pair of those shoes! Mr D and I always try to Jive reock and roll style haha maybe if i had the shoes it would make me better?? x

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  7. ChinkyGirLMeLFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    awwwww sweet presents!

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  8. kFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    happy vdayyyyy (belated) :)

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  9. JustineFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    this is so lovely, what a wonderful tradition to start and all those lovely presents wow! hope you had a lovely day.

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  10. JillianFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    mmmm that sounds delicious!! Happy Valentines Day and Happy Birthday ... belated of course!

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  11. SJFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    how great are those shoes?!

    and yes, definitely make the cookie. it's super easy and oh so delicious!

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  12. ReneeFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Sounds like Valentine's Day was amazing! xo

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  13. Jasmine A.February 17, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    we have the same name! how did the lamb roast turn out? your guy seems like such a sweetheart!

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  14. NinaFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Hello and thank you for your comment on my blog! I am happy you like it and i would look forward more comments from you in the future. How long are you penpalling already?

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  15. The Body ElectricFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS, SADDLE SHOES!!! I've been DYING for a pair for eons too! I had a pink and white, and a black and white pair when I was young but outgrew them years and years ago. :-( I too have been on the lookout for a pair! How exciting and well done Mr. LG to get those lovelies for you!!! Tell him I said, "well done!" on the presents and "Happy Birthday!" (mine was on Sat!!!)

    Lovies to you my dear!

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