It’s not like I was dreading the occasion, but last weekend my S.O. really made turning the big FOUR-OH into an extravaganza of FUN!!! He completely surprised me by renting a house right on the beach here in Santa Barbara (where we could watch surfers from the verandah), and friends and family flew in from all over for a Moroccan-themed party! It was so special that I thought I’d share a few pictures.

How beautiful was this setting?

My sweetheart gave me this gorgeous tiled fountain for our garden (incidentally, I love the silk Cotelac dress I’m wearing, which I bought in Paris on my last Ped trip):

Gotta love a man who can make a birthday so memorable!!!

Wish you all could have been there!

As the leaves are changing here in Seattle, don’t you just want to put on boots, wrap yourself up in scarves, and put on striped knee highs?? Yes, we are in Seattle…where the days will get shorter, rain will come indefinitely, and we will all hibernate….watch many movies, drink alot of wine, and try very hard to stay warm. I’ve been here 12 years and have realized the beauty of winter. Stay cozy. This means that I make sure that I have a good supply of water proof boots, cashmere/angora socks, a good rain hat (i never carry an umbrella), and a few bright colored scarves. I truly believe in wearing bright colors in such a grey environment. So many people wear black…..it’s depressing. Get over it and wear COLOR!! Ok, enough of this. I hope to bring my lil’ words of wisdom to this little blog of mine.