Happy Friday!
Can you believe this is the 6th birthday I’ve celebrated on the blog? Time sure does fly by 🙂 and I’m celebrating a little bit different this year. Read on to see how I spent my birthday, some thoughts on the year I’ve had and a fun little extra that I think you’ll love 😉
Birthday Girl: 50 Quick Questions & How I Spent My Birthday
Outfit Details
Silver Sequin Dress | Jeweled Headband (similar) | Lip Color
White Bar Stool | White Faux Fur Stool | Gold Marble Tray | Pink Candle (also love this) | Miss Dior Perfume
How I Spent My Birthday
Under normal circumstances, we’d be traveling to celebrate and sadly, we had to cancel all anniversary and birthday trips for the year ….as I’m sure everyone else has done as well. But in my three months of solitude, I’ve learned to appreciate the little things that are often overlooked, the simplicity of everyday life and the beauty that surrounds us… something that was always there before but failed to be seen.
I took the “day off” and relaxed… something I don’t do enough of. I ate lunch on the patio, watered my plants and tended to my baby succulents. I answered the door to find the most beautiful floral bouquet from my husband (along with a sweet post it note stuck in the fridge). I checked the mailbox to find a sweet handwritten card from my in-laws. I took a bubble bath with lavender bath salt, surrounded by scented candles and donned a cooling eye mask while I listened to a guided meditation for positivity. I listened to a second (happiness) meditation while I relaxed with a face mask, lip mask and chest mask (post DIY facial) and ended up taking a short nap. I ate BBQ with my husband while watching The Office. I ate the Breakfast at Tiffany’s inspired cake that my brother and I made (something that I haven’t been able to eat in a couple of years!), opened gifts from my mom and brother (stunning vintage magazines from the 20s-60s) and spent time with my family… something I haven’t done in a really long time. It wasn’t as adventurous or flashy as years past but it was a very sweet, simple and memorable day with memories that I’ll treasure.
Looking back, this past year has not been the greatest but it’s the one that forced me to grow the most. I was finally able to let go of the toxic relationships and friendships that held me back and consumed my identity for so long and because of this, I was able to finally fully accept myself for the first time in my life. I learned to stand up for myself, set boundaries and that my value is not placed in the hands (or minds) of other’s but rather in my own. I gained confidence in myself and my abilities, something I’ve struggled with for my entire life. I gained the courage to try new things and push myself out of my comfort zone instead of hiding myself away. I learned to offer forgiveness when others have wronged me and I’ve learned to let go of the things that I can’t change or control.
I know this is a very different birthday post than my usual list of fun facts or favorite things but it was also quite a different year! However, I don’t want to end this post on too serious of a note… and to be honest, I wasn’t even planning to write much. It just sort of poured out lol!
Anyway, earlier this week, my little brother came over to help me with a few tasks including baking a delicious *dairy-free and egg-free* cake anddd helping me film a fun YouTube video! He asked me 50 quick questions in 6 minutes (that’s gotta be a record!! Also, the last Q+A for quite a while lol!) and it was a lot of fun to film. When we get together, we always have the best time so this is one of the rare occasions that I’ve showcased a side of my personality that I don’t typically show on social media. I really hope you like it!
And since I didn’t get to spend much of my birthday with my husband, we’re planning to either go on a hike or picnic this weekend (maybe both?)! I can’t wait! 🙂
xo
50 Quick Questions with Lizzie in Lace
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You look amazing in this gown. Sorry that you have to cancel your travel plans but glad you had a very special day. Thanks for the link up Lizzie!
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Happy birthday! i’m glad you had a lovely quiet day to yourself – it sounds so relaxing! 🙂
Thanks for the link up!
Hope you are having a nice week 🙂
Away From Blue
Thanks so much Mica! It was lovely <3
I hope you had a wonderful birthday Lizzie!!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
What a fun video! Did you show your tiffany cake somewhere? You really are a ray of sunshine.
Aww Thanks so much Kim! Actually yes! You can see aa bit of it in my previous post – https://www.lizzieinlace.com/may-2020-month-in-review/
I’m thinking about posting the recipe too! 🙂
Happy Birthday and I love the video
Thank you so much Linda!
Thank you so much Shelly! Brothers are the best!
It was a great birthday! Thank you so much Heather!
Happy Birthday!! and a picnic or hike sounds wonderful!! Please come link up with me today xx
Thank you so much Lucy!
It was a great birthday!
Thank you so much Jill!
Happy Birtfhday Lizzie! I love that you are very introspecitve and have had a good start to the year. Beautiful dress- very elegant!
have a great weekend!
jess xx
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Thank you so much Jess! You have a great weekend as well!
So glad you had such a great birthday! Brothers are the best….and so is growing older and learning to be more confident
That sounds like the perfect way to celebrate your birthday. Happy birthday 🥳 I wish you nothing but joy and laughter. The way you relaxed and had a great time sounds just so perfect. That cake sounds delicious as well. No matter how old we get one thing is for sure my favourite part of birthdays has to be the cake and gifts 🎁 http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2020/06/5-ways-to-take-chance-and-be-woman.html?m=1
Happy birthday and thanks for sharing this video! I happen to also have that same bar stool but in blue.
Thank you so much Girl!
Happy birthday, and here’s to your best year yet!
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Sounds like a good birthday! I need to watch the video now!
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What a fun way to celebrate your birthday!! Happy Birthday and enjoy celebrating!
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Happy birthday gf! Hope you have the best day celebrating.
xoxo,
Kim
Thank you so much Kim!
Happy Birthday Lizzie. Hope you have the best time. xx
Thank you so much Girl!
Happy belated birthday! I loved seeing your birthday post on IG – you are such a cutie and I love this entire photoshoot. You always know how to glam up a shot! x
Thank you so much Adaleta! You’re so sweet!
So glad you were able to spend some downtime and relax on your birthday. I know how hard you work / how many hours so it’s great you took time to enjoy!
Happy Birthday! Have a fabulous year ahead. Also, such a fun Q&A video 🙂
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Thanks so much Tanvi! Glad you liked it!
Happy belated birthday! It sounds like you had a wonderful and relaxing day! Great Q & A too, thanks for sharing!
Ellibelle’s Corner
Happy Happy Birthday!!! Loved the video! It was so fun to learn more about you!
Aw Thanks so much Laura! So happy you liked it!! <3
You’re such a delight – and I love that you always do your best to keep your vibration high!! I’m glad your birthday was a good day, after all, and that you have drawn so much from the adversity You have faced in the past year!! Wishing you a most positive time from here on in!!
Donna 🧚🏻♀️❤️🐝
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Aw thanks so much Donna! I appreciate that <3
Happy happy birthday Lizzie! Your day of relaxation sounds perfect. 🙂
Miles of smiles,
Grace
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A big beautiful blessed birthday to you. You will grow healthy and happy.
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Happy birthday Lizzie! A relaxing day of pampering sounds wonderful!
Emma xxx
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Happy birthday girl! You are just fabulous and I hope you had the best day!
Happy belated birthday girl! You look amazing!
Lisa | lisaautumn.com
All the best and of course another successful 6 years of blogging and more: **
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It sounds like a great birthday. Glad you had a restful day!
happy birthday, beautiful girl! can’t believe it’s been 6 years of blogging — a relaxing day sounds amazing!!
kileen
cute & little
Looks like you had a wonderful day and that you were able to get some relaxing time in. Best wishes again! xoxo, Sarah
Absolutely love this post beautiful! It sounds like you had an amazing birthday filled with self-care and love! I’d say that’s the best way to celebrate xoxo
im so glad you got to just relax on your birthday! you definitely deserve a day off girl. here’s to hoping this year is even better than last.
First of all: HAPPY BIRTHDAY (even if it is a bit belated). It sounds like, while different than others, your day was still a good one! And secondly: your Q&A video is the absolute freaking cutest of all time! I love how videos show your personality even more! So much fun learning about you!
Thanks so much Stephanie! Aww glad you liked it! It was so much fun to make! My brother and I always have a blast together 🙂
Oh my word, I thought I had commented on this post! I am so sorry! What a fun way to celebrate your birthday with your brother blasting questions at you! Haha. Such a cute video. You two are adorable. I am glad that you had a day to relax and unwind. Happy Birthday a little bit late!
Shelbee
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Aw don’t even worry Shelbee! Haha! The best 😀 We always have so much fun together! Thanks so much <3
Your brother sounds awesome, and super supportive. My brother is the same! Glad you had a fun bday!
This video is too cute Lizzie. I’m so glad you had a great day celebrating, although it may look a little different this year 🙂
Happy Birthday again gal! you are just the most fabulous and I hope your day was as fabulous as you!
xo Laura Leigh
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Thanks so much Laura Leigh! You are the sweetest!! <3
This is such a cute birthday video!! Happy Birthday!!
That sounds like a great day spent! Happy, happy birthday!
Thanks so much Grace! It was lovely 🙂
Thanks so much Kileen! Time flies by lol!
So great to see you at #WowOnWednesday! Sounds like a fun time with your brother and you had a good time on your birthday in spite of the situation. I love those cute pictures.