I’ve been trying to cut back on sugar lately, but on my birthday, which is TODAY, I’m fairly certain that anything goes.
So, I’m rounding up 30 of my favorite sweets to celebrate me turning the big 3-0.
(above) 1. yummy eclairs
2. raw fig cheesecake
3. cake with an ‘eat more cake’ DIY topper
4. toasted marshmallow coconut ice cream
5. birthday cookie cake
6. chewy cookies recipe
8. strawberry shortcake donuts
11. mini whole wheat chocolate muffins
12. organic peppermint patties
13. 10 minute mini waffle cakes
15. honey peanut butter coconut cookies
16. ombre + color block donuts
17. handmade ice cream cones
18. a pretty palette of donuts
19. cupcakes with DIY fruit loop toppers
20. dairy free maple caramel ice cream with salted chocolate popcorn
23. salt water taffy DIY cupcake toppers + drink stirrers
24. 6 layer chocolate marshmallow cake
25. coffee biscoff bacon donuts
27. strawberries angel food ice cream
30. fancy licorice in edible meringue cups
On a more serious note, I almost can’t believe I’ve now officially been alive for thirty years. In a lot of ways I still feel like a kid, but I guess a part of me feels (slightly) more mature at the same time.
There were so many things that I had hoped to accomplish by 30 that I didn’t – have a book published of my DIY projects, professionally style another author’s book, create a product line, etc, etc. BUT I’m happy with what I have accomplished thus far and will focus on crossing off those ‘yet to accomplish’ to-dos as they come, even if it’s a little late. Look at me, talking like a fancy grown up.
Hope you’re having a good week! I’ll be back tomorrow with some DIYs to try for the weekend.
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Finding Inspiration While on Vacation | Paper & Stitchthanks brittni for including my colorful donuts in your birthday round up! happy birthday, too! and don’t worry, plenty of time to achieve all of those goals! ^__^
Lyndsay // Coco Cake LandGreat roundup! And a happy belated birthday! I hope you had a great day 🙂
BirgitI’m a little late here but… Happy belated birthday Brittni!
Clemence[…] Thank you so much to everyone who wished me a happy birthday yesterday. Totally made my […]
5 DIYs to Try This Weekend | Paper & StitchWhoops. 🙂 Sorry about that, Hope. Thanks for the birthday wishes.
BrittniYep. this just ruined any attempts at “clean eating” today. Happy birthday! xx
HopeHaha. I totally know what you mean, Casey. And thanks for the birthday wishes.
BrittniI just kept scrolling thinking “I should bake that….I should bake that”. So many recipes, so little time!!
And HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY!!!!
CaseyThanks Sara.
BrittniMouthwatering deliciousness! Happy birthday!!
Sara Strauss~Sara
Happy birthday to you too, Natasha!
BrittniHappy birthday! Mine was yesterday 🙂 I thought I had my party menu for this weekend finalised, but now there’s so many more things I want to make.
NatashaGab!! Thank you! I definitely need to come to Vancouver to see you…especially if there is ice cream involved.
BrittniOH EM GEEE.. happy birthday! Welcome to the dark side! (awesome dark side haha). Come to vancouver so I can make you some celebratory ice cream! XOXO
GabrielThanks Mary! And your birthday is coming up too – yay for May birthdays.
BrittniHappy birthday Brittni! A fellow May baby! Hope you celebrate in a big way!!
Mary Costa PhotographyDon’t they look delicious, Lauren? I want to try them all too – though I’ve been told my metabolism is about to come to a screeching halt, so maybe I should slow down on the donuts. 🙂 Anyway, thanks for stopping by.
Brittnihappy birthday! those all sound so delicious – i want to try them all!
lauren | love lolaThanks Abigail.
BrittniHappy Birthday! And thanks for the round up of treats 🙂
Abigail HortegasAw, thanks Kelly. 🙂 You’re the best.
BrittniHaaappyyyy 30th, B!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know it’s gonna be an awesome year for you, especially when you kick it off with these treats and a vacation!! Have an amazing day!!
Kelly @ Studio DIYThank you, Anna!
BrittniFeliz cumpleanos!
AnnaThanks Leah. I am definitely a sucker for beautiful food photography, whether it tastes good or not. 🙂 Though I’m pretty certain all of these recipes are delicious.
BrittniWow – that is a seriously gorgeous compilation of amazing food photography!! happy birthday!!
Leah