We celebrated my husband's birthday last month. We were blessed by some beautiful October weather and were able to have one last backyard hoorah before winter. The only thing I did not realize was how dark it got early into the evening...barbecuing hamburgers in the dark is a little tricky!
I hung up my new beautiful burlap banner from Emilie M. Paper. We also tried hanging up our outdoor movie equipment in a different location which added some background John Mayer in concert enjoyment.
Since I tend to naturally lean towards feminine things, I tried to add some fun details that were a bit more masculine...like eating off of our cafeteria tray plates {from Target which we bought for the Super Bowl one year}. And layering some Ikea runners in red and blue...as compared to the usual pink.
We ate fairly simple but still delicious...hamburgers, baked beans, coleslaw, fruit, and strawberry lemonade...thanks to a husband who doesn't care for much fuss...he felt special just having a party.
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And our outdoor lights provided perfect ambiance for the night...it was such a treat to eat in such a romantic setting!
I really love putting our tables together to make one large table...provides much more intimate conversation that everyone gets to be a part of...
We are so blessed by wonderful friends.
My sweet birthday boy...
And because what great birthday party does not have party favors?
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One of you lucky lucky's is going to win your own custom burlap banner...yes, I said custom. You pick out the word {up to 12 letters}!
Comment below sharing what your favorite birthday traditions are. And be sure to check out Emily M. Paper's Etsy shop...lots of burlap love and other handmade paper goodies.