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most years, i go out of town for my birthday. so this was the first time in a long while that i’ve been at home. and did i ever have the BEST DAY!
brian started things off by making me breakfast…cherry crepes with whipped cream!
then we headed out for a winter hike in the arboretum.
the sun was out, but it was still pretty cold, so we bundled up in our snowsuits again…
and had so much fun feeling very small in this huge woods.
we even got a wee-bit lost and ended up finding this breath-taking bridge…
and settled in at this shelter in the sun for a bit.
then we visited my favorite cheese shop and picked up loads of delicious cheese and flat breads. but we were still longing for a cheese plate right there on the spot, so we headed out for lunch around the capitol and ordered a pretzel and grilled cheese with lots of fries!
then it was time to warm up again. so we visited the tropical plants at olbrich gardens.
and i really think this just might be my new winter hideout whenever i get a bit too tired of the cold…
with birds and all, i felt like dancing in summer dresses again!
but heading back out into the snow wasn’t so bad… we next stopped at my good friend gail’s fabulous chocolate shop (gail ambrosius), then sat with some mulled wine at the weary traveler, and finally ended up at my all time favorite restaurant osteria papavero, where we enjoyed risotto and squash soup by candle light.
just looking at these photos makes me feel all cozy and i think i might just be doing more of my favorite things more often!
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ps. i am so excited to announce i will be an assistant instructor for stephanie fizer’s online class, FLOURISH (January 31, 2011 through March 4, 2011)! you may remember, Flourish was the first art business class I took (last February!) and i cannot even tell you how much i learned and how it really made me confident in pursuing my passion and becoming a full-time artist + creative entrepreneur!
pps. i taught my very first HOW TO PAINT AN OWL WORKSHOP this past weekend! it was so much fun and i was just in awe of how everything fell into place! i cannot wait to show you all of the photos!
ppps. i’m extending my birthday celebration some more with a trip to chicago today! we love going to the holiday market on state street and visiting all of our old favorite restaurants!
best wishes to you!
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13 comments on “the best day ever birthday photos!”
Ariad
Happy Birthday! That sounds like a wonderful day.
NatashaMay
Happy birthday! Looks like you had a great day. And congrats on your assistant instructor job. 🙂 Have fun in Chicago!
faerwillow
~good morning…a gorgeous day indeed…your winter walk through the woods is breathtaking…sigh…i am wishing and longing for snow!!! thank you for sharing your day with us and oh so happy you were able to celebrate your special day in such a wonderful way… my package arrived and can i say you have filled my heart with such kindness…i absolutley l♥ve my prints and the extra little goodies you sent forth…thank you so for such…i will treasure these pieces always…i wish you well and blessings aplenty~
Cathy Bueti
What a great post! Love your pictures! Looks like you had an amazing birthday!! So happy for you!!
PS . . . love your snowsuits! 🙂
Briana
What a wonderful day you had! Happy birthday!
Virginia Bluebell
What a perfect day!! <3 🙂
Mundo Mundaca
Happy birthday my dear friend.
I'm glad you'll be a teacher.
I wish the new project that begins to bring you much happiness and satisfaction.
xoxo
yasmin
Susan
That does sound like a great day. I think Bill and I went to Osteria Papavero with you and Brian long ago…
GLOSSING OVER IT
" M "
wow! we like the same kind of adventures with our hubbies , we should have an adventure together some time . : P
looks like you had a great birthday Juliette.
Julie Banashak
What a lovely birthday!! I'm excited to hear how your owl workshop went!
Dana Barbieri
Dear Juliette-
Those pictures are wonderful! I love all of the snow, beautiful! I am hoping we get a bit of a white Christmas here in NY. And the gardens… ahh.. looks lovely and what a respite when you are chilled to the bone. Glad you had a fab b-day. And congrats on the assistant teaching + the workshop going off so well.
xo
beth
what a great birthday…..and i can't wait to see the photos from your class…i bet it was a HOOT…get it ?? a hoot…owl….well, you know 🙂
Suzanne
What a fabulous birthday! How fun to do exactly what you wanted. Those snow photos are gorgeous. I'm so jealous.