Somewhere over the Rainbow

It was one of my nieces 15th birthday last night and several weeks ago, she started talking about these amazing rainbow cakes she saw on tumblr. Funnily I had just seen Anna Spiro's post here with detailed making instructions here so I thought I would attemp the cake as a surprise.

Basic recipe is easy, its just time consuming as I baked in batches (only 4 cake tins) and kept my fingers crossed.

The cake was a great success and all my nieces loved it..... I got a round of applause for the cake. My only worry is that I may have started something.....

Another year older....

It was a big birthday for me, this week and as my sister-in-law said, 40 is the new 30.......



I enjoyed a lovely dinner with my husband and caught up with my family on the weekend. Boy was I spoilt.....


Lovely Tiffany & Co keyring


Gorgeous Alannah Hill skirt and top

Wonderful Hand crafted jewellery from e.g.etal - checkout their website

Glamorous Chanel wallet complete with hot pink interior.

And if that wasn't enough, in a couple of months, I'm off to Paris and London with George as a birthday treat and I can't wait - but I don't want to start counting down the days and wishing year away.

Happy Birthday

It's my wonderful husbands birthday today (to avoid embarrassing him, I will not mention the exact number), so I'm taking him out to dinner tonight to Bistro Thierry, for some fabulous french food.

We have a weekend of celebrations to follow, with family over Sunday for a bbq lunch. Looking forward to a weekend with family and friends, good food and great company.