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7.24.2011

Birthday

On Friday, I celebrated my birthday and so, hosted a little dinner for my nearest and dearest used it as a giant excuse to make a really unabashed tablescape complete with several things that probably should not make it onto a birthday table.  Like skull votive holders.  Honestly I would never subject a friend (unless equipped with a healthily sick sense of humor) to this sort of memento mori dinner ensemble, but...  It's my birthday and I can dress my table as the inanimate embodiment of Morticia Addams if I want to.


I took my cake very seriously!  All cakes should be at least as large as your upper torso. Rule of thumb.


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22 comments:

  1. Theresa CheekJuly 24, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Love the tablecloth...jacquard? My birthday is Tues....happy birthday to us!

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  2. DianeJuly 25, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Your celebratory tabletop is darkly elegant and even a bit decadent, with just the right amount of sparkle and reflectivity for the candlelight to enhance the effect. (I have that same set of candleholders, ones with urn shaped tops.) One would not be surprised to be served absinthe at that table. Happy Birthday Lauren!

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  3. Moxie ArtistryJuly 28, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    WOW! Happy late BIRTHDAY!!! I love the table decor, elegantly rockin!

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  4. CatherineJuly 29, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    You had style even as a kid! That flamingo dress is all kinds of amazing. Happy Birthday!!

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  5. offset printingJuly 29, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Happy Birthday! Oh I think this is a fabulous table set up. Nice ornaments and very classy. I think your candle holders are pretty great too.

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  6. BrookeAugust 1, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    I am obsessed with this tablescape. Happy belated birthday!
    xx,
    fashionable palette

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  7. Jimmy The Undercover DesignerAugust 3, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    You have such an individual taste. I am your latest follower. And I like how you celebrate what you love.

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  8. Clara TurbayAugust 5, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    I love it!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    This is just a 'WOW' article!

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  10. NeelaAugust 23, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Hey. I hope you have read the book Á Rebours from Huysmans. By browsing your blog I am pretty sure you would like it.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    What an amazing place setting fabulous
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  12. Laura Hunter-ThomasSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Whoa, this is awesome! Come back to blogging soon!

    Just in case you're interested, I'm giving away a Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 bag on my blog. Details here: http://www.beautynotbull.com/2011/09/giveaway-monogram.html

    :)

    Laura x

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  13. I V YSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    lovely!

    xo zebra and meerkat

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  14. Flounces and SlashesSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Check out my DIY Crystal Knuckle Duster ring

    Temme how it is!

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  15. Charlotte BeechamSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    great shoot. i love your blog. Your style and vibe are great. Would love if you'd check out my blog and follow me back if you like it!


    http://www.clothesovercarbs.blogspot.com/

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  16. BridgetSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Beautiful pictures!Ilove the glass(or cristal)softly glimmering in the dark...Very inspiring

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  17. Architects in londonOctober 4, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    The blue and white porcelain and skulls are wonderful.

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  18. Victoria MischeNovember 3, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    You totally rocked my world! I love your table cloth, the ornaments, even the crystal candelabras, the set up - everything is completely perfect. Somehow, you might want to visit one of my favorite wholesale tablecloths store on the net. Their items are really fabulous and are really perfect if you were having a big party to throw out.

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  19. designchicNovember 19, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Such a beautiful tablescape...love the feathers!!

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  20. large printingNovember 22, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    The interior design of the ornaments looks marvelous. It perfectly matches the wallpaper of the house. I just want to greet you a belated happy birthday too.

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  21. Beauty FollowerDecember 11, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    NIce table decor!

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  22. Interior Design LondonOctober 12, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    This Decoration is really very impressive, specially the combination of colors...marvelous!!

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