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I received such a wealth of lovely wishes and comments on my birthday, I thought I would share some photos from the day, if you don’t mind?
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It began when the doorbell rang and, fresh from the shower and still in my Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge robe (extravagant Christmas present from brother Davey) I answered it to be greeted with a dozen red roses and a beautiful cluster of multi-colored balloons! The sweet girls from the local florist were both standing on the porch with huge smiles, so pleased with themselves! (I think D is their best customer, silly man.)
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After liberal amounts of strong coffee, with the last of the holiday egg nog to lavish it up, we set off for lunch with Mom and my sister at…
The Georgian
(The Georgian, NOT, as my sister pointed out, The Georgianna)
where I was treated like royalty.
Do join us!
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The Georgian in the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Seattle, as you can see, is an elegant, poshy, buttercream-and-white, sparkling, crystal-lit dining room of, well… Georgian proportions.
Everything was perfect, heavenly food, excellent service, such a special atmosphere and favorite company!
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In the evening, D and I went out for arugula and prosciutto pizza and tiramisu at Tutta Bella in Wallingford.
A great birthday! Thank you for your wishes and for sharing it with me!
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I would also like to thank you all for visiting here and your sweet comments. I originally began this blog as a very personal activity to help me get through a difficult time in my life. It never used to even be public but I’m so pleased that you stop in and hope that you take away some beauty, light and magic. You are all very valuable. xoxo – g
Looks like the perfect way to spend your birthday, G! Thanks for sharing your special day. xo
Yay! I'm so glad you had a beautiful birthday! That place looks amazing! And good food ta boot!
Sweet.
~Sarah Ann
Looks like a perfectly lovely day! Happy belated birthday to you Georgianna, and thanks for sharing it with us!
Hey sweetie! That is one amazing and perfect birthday celebration! The Georgian looks too beautiful, I wished I could visit one day.The balloons, roses and chandeliers really look thoroughly enchanting and just so beautiful. Your photos are just as pretty as you've described each detail of your special day. I'm so very glad that you had such a spectacular birthday this year! Thanks for sharing, sweetie. May God's blessings continue to be upon you, dearest! xx
Hi there, I just found your blog from secretsofabutterfly and have to say I'm delighted. Your photographs are just stunning, I adore david austin roses and the tones and shades are just beautiful that you capture. I love to take photographs of flowers and you have inspired me to do this more. Happy Belated Birthday, looks like a v special day. Catherine x
Thank you so much, everyone! :)
What a wonderful day you had…I'm so glad! The Georgian and Georgianna are both beautiful! I'm so excited to see your name on the class blogroll for Blogging Your Way…me too! :)
Hi Kristi, dear! Thank you very, very much. So look forward to seeing you in "class"! xoxo – g
Oh My Gosh! I gasped when I first saw the photos of the balloons and chandelier! Soooo gorgeous with that pink tint. What a special and gorgeous birthday you had. You deserve to be treated like a queen and pampered. The photos are all beautiful, and I see no reason not to rename that wonderful place The Georgianna. I'm so glad your day was incredible. ♥
Gorgeous!!!! Happy happy birthday! I love that you were in that namesake room (almost) I am so glad you were born! Blessings.
Thank you so much, Betty Jo! You make me blush!!
Wow the chandeliers are a-ma-zing!!
I also love those balloons. Looks like you had a beautiful day my lovely.
Thanks for sharing it with us,I pick up on your joy and magic. And it's always a tonic to see such beauty from you especially the flowers,the hellibores are so pretty!!
Love kat xox
I am just delighted that your birthday was so wonderful. It strikes me that the Georgian was a perfect place to celebrate your birthday. Not because of the name but because it has the same quiet, sensual beauty that your photographs do. And the same understated luxury that your words do. Happy birthday again, my new friend.
oh wow what a birthday you had! the georgian looks amazing, what lovely decor and those roses are divine such a thoughtful thing to do to make you feel special first thing in the morning :)