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pretty party...

This year is the year of the big 3.0 and I am contemplating an equally big party to celebrate... this summer party tablescape has inspired me!  happy, bright and eclectic - you can't help but smile.





from Bright Bazaar (add it to your google readers, folks)
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Andrea said…
Arww when is your birthday?
Miss you! want to catch up soon again. Definitely adding this site to my reads - thanks :) xo
July 26, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Phuong said…
October - will keep you posted. yes we need to hang! are all your travels over now? xx
July 28, 2011 at 11:13 AM
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