A Very Special Day

Today Ben is 28! After having a birthday myself just a few days ago and feeling like it was lost in a very busy day, I am trying to be creative and make him feel extra special.  Here are a few things he got to wake up to:

We eventually decided to move the banners higher to avoid ducking under every one. 

Vintage Doily Tealight Holders

I had Monday and Tuesday off. Score! Most of it was spent lounging in pjs and a few books, but I did manage to get to a project I had been wanting to try. I heard of it here via Pinterest, even though I can't read anything on the blog. The concept is paper mache with a doily. Cover a ballon to the size of your liking, and voila! Cute tea light holders (battery operated ones, of course, since they are highly flammable).

 Mine came out a bit lumpy, but it was fun to try. The best part was popping the balloon and watching it shrivel up instantaneously.  Ben even got in on the fun.