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Keira will turn five over the weekend, and to celebrate we're having a family dinner at the Indian Cafe to eat dahl, her 'favouritest' meal. But then on Sunday she'll have a small tea-party in the park with some of her friends from kindergarten. Today I prepared a few things for this: the all-important bunting (i made the flags petal-shaped and cut them from vintage cotton sheets.) And the teapot and cup cards were painted by me for the invitations.

Another thing is, I discovered an amazing new recipe for making chocolate chip cookies. I first saw it featured here (at 'inside a black apple') then later, here (at 'smitten kitchen.') The recipe is this one. I promise, you won't be disappointed, unless of course you do something like absent-mindedly switch the sugar for salt. I've done that before, and it wasn't good.

Also, my blog now has its own facebook page! Pretty modern, don't you think? You can 'become a fan' here, if you like. Have a great weekend, friends.

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45 responses to “preparations”

  1. Amy Avatar

    Happy Birthday to Keira! My little girl is turning 5 next weekend!

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  2. Nancy Avatar

    Happy Birthday Keira
    and M- I’ve got to try that recipe- am so curious

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  3. annri Avatar

    admire melissa’s handwork – check!
    bookmark recipe – check!
    become a fan on facebook – check!
    wish Keira happy birthday – “Happy Birthday, Keira!”
    have a wonderful weekend of celebration! 🙂

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  4. tinyhappy Avatar

    happy birthday to your girl!

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  5. tinyhappy Avatar

    ha! i’m so demanding…

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  6. tinyhappy Avatar

    thanks nancy- hope you’ll like it..

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  7. Kate Avatar

    Happy Birthday to her! The girls are 5 next week too!

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  8. Teena Avatar

    That bunting is adorable! Just became a fan on facebook.

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  9. Holly C. Avatar

    Happy birthday Keira!
    Love the bunting-I believe I own a pink sheet like that one 3rd from the right.

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  10. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    everything looks so lovely
    the park will be a wonderful spot for the party
    I really thought some of those floral patterns were liberty
    they are so delightful

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  11. mon ami Avatar

    Oh my goodness those darn cookies! I read about them on ‘the black apple’ a couple weeks ago and have made them twice since! I reduced both sugars and the chocolate chips to suit my reduced sweet tooth needs. Ah-mazing.
    I love the bunting and the cards – what a great party theme. I hope you all enjoy the day and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Keira.
    xo

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  12. abraham Avatar

    i miss the indian cafe so much! missing nelson a lot at the moment.
    happy birthday keira! hope you have an awesome party.
    aesop is having a star wars party this weekend. i think less planning went into the last olympics. phew.
    hope you guys are well.

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  13. Sarah S Avatar
    Sarah S

    Happy borthday to Keira – my Xanthe turned 5 last year, what a big day (off to school & all that!).

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  14. celine Avatar

    I love that she loves dahl!
    and the bunting looks too adorable!
    I am totally going to try this cookie recipe! I was just looking for a new one! It is like you read my mind!

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  15. tinyhappy Avatar

    cheers, abraham! and a very happy birthday to our aesop. have fun at the star wars party- you guys are awesome!

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  16. Jennie Avatar

    That petal bunting is just beautiful!
    And yup, I’m going to try that cookie recipe too.
    Happy birthday to Keira!

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  17. louana Avatar

    Happy Birthday Keira! I wish you great weather for your picnic in the park. Love the bunting, got to try that recipe and now off to facebook. Happy weekend

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  18. Ella Avatar

    Very fancy with your facebook page and all! What beautiful invitations, I always love your illustrations. All the best for a lovely birthday weekend for Keira.

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  19. Hanna Avatar

    oooh happy birthday to Keira. Love the bunting 🙂
    There’s that recipe again, I’m just going to have to try it aren’t I!

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  20. flowerpress Avatar

    Happy Birthday Keira, five is very grown up 🙂
    I must ask Melissa, what is that beautiful white flower on your wreath pic on Facebook, its intriguing (p.s. can’t be your facebook fan, not a member, I’ll have to remain your fan unofficially!)

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  21. julie Avatar

    Happy birthday Keira!
    I love the buntings, so sweet and girly, as well as the invitations.
    I must give this recipe a go because I haven’t found the perfect recipe yet and this sounds promising.
    Have a great weekend!

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  22. flowerpress Avatar

    p.s. We make Black Apple’s brownies, they’re great too.

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  23. Francesca Avatar

    I very much like the petal bunting! Happy Birthday to Keira, dahl is also my favoritest meal:)!

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  24. Beryl Avatar
    Beryl

    Happy Birthday Keira – have a great weekend!

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  25. Emily Moss Avatar

    All those celebrations sound wonderful! Happy day to Keira! The petal shaped bunting is pretty as can be. It is delightful to see what you are up to.
    ♥ emily

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  26. kirstencan Avatar

    Happy birthday to K – hope your weekend is wonderful!
    Melissa, I love the banner – what amazing sheets you found!!!

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  27. jessica Avatar
    jessica

    Oh we just celebrated a 5 years olds big day as well this past weekendl! SO much fun! Have a wonderful day Keira!
    Can’t wait to become a fan on FB :)… quite modern indeed!

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  28. elenagold Avatar

    sounds like a good celebration. and i will try the cookies, I have 1/2 a bar of semi sweet chocolate in my pantry and I’ve been thinking of what recipe to try! x.

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  29. Stephanie Cain Sherman Avatar

    Hello there!
    Just stumbled upon your lovely blog, and how funny that just this morning I was feeling so proud that my 19-month-old wanted my vinegary cold lentil salad for breakfast … and was thinking about baking some chocolate chip cookies — your recipe looks good!
    Peace,
    Stephanie

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  30. Carol Avatar
    Carol

    Oh yes, the salt for sugar! Remember my late Mum-in-law making us some shortbread which she sprinkled with salt! She loved us really.
    Hope Keira has the happiest of birthdays.

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  31. tif Avatar

    so sweet!!!!! happy birthday.

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  32. alexis Avatar

    happy birthday to keira!
    you and your family may enjoy these cookies (http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2010/02/momofuku_milk_bars_compost_cookie_recipe.html)
    my sister made them last week and they lasted less than 5 minutes, they have a wonderful balance of sweet and salty.
    enjoy your weekend!

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  33. Veroka Avatar

    Do not think that takes too much sugar?
    Happy birthday, Keira!

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  34. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi veroka,
    yes, i think it is a lot of sugar! i reduced it by quite a lot when i made them, and the recipe still worked fine. i also made them a bit smaller…

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  35. tinyhappy Avatar

    thanks, alexis- they look great!

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  36. Jo Avatar

    Happy birthday Keira! Have a lovely time a school. x And whatever will you do with yourself all day Melissa 😉

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  37. Ruth Avatar

    I hope Keira has a wonderful birthday! Love the bunting.

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  38. briar Avatar

    happy birhtday big 5 year old!..its always exciting to be 5!…have a great day – my sweet neice Aria is turning 5 today too….
    I have lost my link to your mothers blog which I enjoy reading….would you mind very much flicking me the link please? thanks so much
    Briar

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  39. julie Avatar

    I can’t resist a baking tip so I have made the cookies. Ouh la la! They’re fan-tas-tic! Thanks for pointing me in their direction.

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  40. tinyhappy Avatar

    hijess, happy birthday to your big five year old! x

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  41. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi briar! thank you- and happy birthday to your neice. 🙂
    here is my mum’s blog.. http://www.quiteahandful.blogspot.com

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  42. AG Ambroult Avatar

    that looks like such a sweet celebration! headed over to FB to become a fan. I, too, am thoroughly modern 😉

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  43. Fliss Avatar

    where have i been?…happy belated birthday Keira…very late i know!
    hoping you had a delicious dahl meal.x

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  44. Carrie at Rhubarbsky Avatar

    Well goodness. . . I hope you’re happy! I think I’ve gained 5 pounds from that cookie recipe! I’ve made it 3 times since you posted it (oh dear, that was only 2 weeks ago!).
    I hope your Miss Keira had a fabulous birthday. My Abby turned 5 last month. . . such a joyous age!

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  45. tinyhappy Avatar

    haha- yes i am happy about that! at least i havent put weight on alone. 🙂
    happy 5th to your abby too!

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