Wednesday 1 July 2020

WOYWW # 578 Sorry, it's not about the desk.....

Warning: Picture heavy post with little or no reference to crafting!

Morning all, hope everyone is well as we go into our 101st day of lockdown. 


Yesterday was our 30th wedding anniversary. Hubby and I aren't big on anniversaries as regards cards, presents or even remembering (!)  though certain significant numbers do seem to deserve a little recognition. 5 years ago for our 25th our daughter threw us an amazing surprise party and I had thought we might to try to mark this year's as it was, actually, great fun and a good excuse for a get together with friends and family.
 
But Lockdown put paid to that.

However my daughter - party planner extraordinaire - had other ideas. After being banned from the downstairs area for the morning we were invited to attend Pearl's Brunch Bar for a bottomless brunch and an afternoon of games, snacks and, of course, cocktails. They had gone to town, decorating everything in a pearl theme, creating professional looking menus and fantastic food - we even had a balloon arch and a killer playlist to keep us entertained.

Well, we had a super time. 
I am still on a high. 
Certainly the most precious memory of the year so far.  
So here are a few photos of our day.














I hope you will forgive me for this indulgence. However, if you want to see crafting, I have been working on my NBUS this week and posting non WOYWW posts - yeah, radical I know -  so scroll down and you can judge my efforts. I've got loads more to post as well this week so keep an eye out.

Why am I telling you this? Well that's because it's WOYWW, desk hop day in blogland. To find out more, pop on over to The Stamping Ground where all will be revealed. Join in why don't ya, check out what everyone is up to and spread a little love.

I am running a bit late today so not sure when I will get round to everyone. I've still got to help clean the restaurant, those guests yesterday didn't leave until after 2.00 in the morning. And this afternoon I have a date with my daughter. As it now doesn't seem likely we will get to our theatre booking any time this year we are going to watch Dirty Dancing this afternoon. Bring on the popcorn.

Stay well, stay safe, Cindy xx


22 comments:

Lunch Lady Jan said...

What a wonderful post that's made me smile - many congrats on your anniversary and way to go to your DD for all the fantastic party arranging. I'd have cried! Many there be many many more happy years together!
Hugs LLJ 6 xxx

glitterandglue said...

Hi Cindy. Well, goodness me - what a fabulous post!! Many congratulations on your 30th wedding anniversary - and what a treat you had. Well done to your family! Forgive your indulgence??? There is nothing to forgive - I just SO enjoyed reading all that you had written. Thank you.
Take care. Enjoy the popcorn. God bless.
Margaret #4

Neet said...

Well, that was wonderful and certainly I for one am glad you posted it on a Wednesday. I loved every minute of it.
I love the signs on the garden fence, I hope you keep them there for a long long time but if they won't weather find somewhere to put them, they are well worth saving. As are the menus. What a fantastic idea and how lovely to have all this planned and executed for your both on your special day. The food looks very professional and I am amazed at that balloon arch. Lots of love wrapped up in that day!
So happy for you and Congratulations on your Pearl Wedding!
Hugs, Neet 5 xx

Kath said...

What a fabulous celebration you had - congratulations on your anniversary too.
Kath x

Belinda said...

Wow that was amazing! I do believe we share the same wedding anniversary. My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary yesterday as well it's our 19th. I love the table setting and the balloons. So nice. We couldn't go anywhere this year due to lock-down but hopefully, we can for our 20th! Happy, happy anniversary friend!
Belinda #31

BJ said...

What a super celebration. BJ#23

Sue Jones said...

Wow Cindy, first Happy Anniversary - we had our 37th in May but was no where near as FAB as yours - what a lovely daughter you have. great photos. Have a lovely week. Soojay #14

Helen said...

How wonderful of your daughter to arrange that, everything looked wonderful. Congratulations on your anniversary and you indulge away!! (thanks for the birthday card) Helen #1

Glennis F said...

Congratulations, sounds like a really fun day

Lisa-Jane said...

Aww! How lovely! Not quite the same as what you had planned but what a lovely way to break up the monotony and celebrate your special day! Have a lovely week, Lisa-Jane #15

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Great post. Lovely to see you having a good time on your Anniversary and Dirty dancing to finish the day, one of my favourite films. I can watch it again and again. I love the story and the music is great. Wishing you a very happy and creative woyww, Angela x20x

Susan Renshaw said...

What a special wedding anniversary celebration!
Congratulations!
Susan #12

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Now that's an Anniversary day to remember Cindy.. Congratulations your Daughter certainly showed just how precious you both are to her. Amazing all round, im really glad you shared this day with us all. Take care and keep spreading that happy happy smile hugs Tracey #8 x

sandra de said...

Congratulations Cindy.... looks like a lovely celebration.
Sandra de @10

sally said...

Happy anniversary!


Sally xx

Dorlene Durham said...

Happy anniversary! Dorlene #33

Anne said...

Hello Cindy. Congratulations on your 30th Anniversary. What a wonderful day your family planned and executed for you.
Many thanks for your kind words re mum. Anne x #25

Marit said...

I think I congratulated you on your anniversary on facebook but if not: CONGRATULATIONS! And what a sweet sweet thing your daughter did for you, those surpises are the best precious memories!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier this week, and your compliment about my new hair/look. Happy, belated woyww and hug-from-a-distance! Marit #26

Cardarian said...

Oh Cindy, loved that post! Congrats on your 30th pearl anniversary! What a wonderful day you had! Your daughter certainly did well! And it is really good that even though we have the lockdown you had such a grand celebration.
Thank you for visiting my blog and those stamps on my desk are Pink fresh studio!
Love and hugs,
Cardarian

Sarah Brennan said...

So glad that you had such a special anniversary, lockdown or not. Fabulous photos Cindy. Stay safe and happy belated WOYWW. Sarah #2

Kyla said...

ooh how lovely to see all the photos of your anniversary, such a special day and pleased you could still celebrate in style
kyla

Shoshi said...

The absence of deskiness this week was more than made up for by the fabulous photos of your celebration, Cindy! Many congratulations - you all look extremely happy and I'm not surprised! Brilliant effort despite the lockdown. May you and Kevin have many, many more happy years together.

Happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi x #7

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