Friday, April 6, 2012

Sat Nite Special #128 - party ideas!








Welcome to Saturday Nite Special #128, the multi themed DIY link party! 

* Home Decor / Gardening
 * Crafts, / Sewing / Recipes / Printables / Blog tips
* Theme of the week

Every Fri 7pm  to Sunday 11 pm Pacific.


Hey, we're having a big party this weekend!


And being that I turned 50 today (post HERE), I was just beside myself when my buddy Michael from Inspired by Charm wanted to make me a cake! Wow!


Now, don't mind me as I watch, ok M?  Just send those beaters my way when you're done with them... and the bowl.


Woa... now hang on one minute. This looks like 3 flavours here... ahhh.. it's a neopolitan cake! What a wonderful idea for us indecisive types...


Ok, that does it. You're crafting for me too?! I can't take it.


* gasp *

Ready?!?
Oh, it's gorgeous! Let's eat!!

Yeah I really did steal Michael's mom's spring themed neopolitan cake. But I'm sure there's enough for everyone, especially since it's so easy to make and there's a full blown tutorial on Michael's blog.  3 cake mixes, so this is not hard!

Amazing tutorial loaded with outstanding photography HERE





Have any favorite party food and/or decorations to share this weekend?
Link them up in this weekend's 3rd and 4th themed linkup!

Thanks for making my blog so delicious today, Michael. :)

And thank YOU for all your wonderful birthday wishes. How can one girl get so lucky?


Next week:

April 13 - spring decor
April 20 - repurposed furniture
April 27 - porches, patios outdoor living spaces and new voting poll
May 4 - garden sheds


 
~ SNS blah blah linkup rules ~

1. DIY home projects only pretty please. Items for sale must be in tutorial form on your blog.

2. Please link back to the party (text or button) within your post. See BUTTONS under main blog header. Those that link back will have a chance to be featured.

3. Only projects new to SNS please. The themed linkup is an exception.

4. By linking up here, you're cool with me featuring you on my blog,  Pinterest or FJI Facebook with no additional permission required.

Join us on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter this weekend for party highlights!

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40 comments:

  1. ElsieApril 6, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Happy Birthday Donna!!! That cake looks soooo good! Yummy!!! I'm off to check out how to make it.

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  2. DeanaApril 6, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Thanks for hosting have a wonderful holiday weekend and Happy Birthday!

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  3. Lyuba @ Will Cook For SmilesApril 6, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Thank you so much for the party! Cake looks wonderful!!

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  4. Cyndi ✪ Blue StarApril 6, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Hope you had a fantastic birthday! Thanks for hosting the party!

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  5. Karah @ thespacebetweenblogApril 6, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Thank you for hosting another great party! Now I want cake. :)
    Karah

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  6. HeatherApril 6, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Thanks for the un party! Heather @ settingforfour.blogspot.com

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  7. Kelly @ Eclectically VintageApril 6, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    Hope you have an amazing b-day Donna! What a fabulous cake!
    Kelly

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  8. Rosemary@villabarnesApril 6, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Happy 50th, Donna! I was there. That cake looks delicious. Thanks for hosting.

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  9. From G2BApril 6, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Happy Belated then! I hope it was wonderful! That cake looks insane! I hope it tasted as good as it looked! Yum!
    xo Becca

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  10. AnonymousApril 6, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Happy Birthday to you and I love that cake..

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  11. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicApril 6, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Thank you for hosting this special SNS and for sharing that amazing cake! Hope your day has been a fabulous one! :)

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  12. PeggyApril 6, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Happy Birthday!! I agree the cake looks completely delicious!! and did you notice the edible grass? We found some recently and I can hardly wait to open the package!! Once again Happy Birthday and have a wonderful time celebrating with your son!!

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  13. DebbiedoosApril 6, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Happy Easter!

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  14. Confessions of a Plate AddictApril 6, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Happy birthday, Donna! Hope it was a wonderful day for you!...hugs...Debbie

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  15. Katalina JewelryApril 6, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Happy Birthday, Donna! Your cake looks yummy!

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  16. AprilApril 6, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Donna, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope your day was wonderful and you have a wonderfully blessed weekend ahead. Happy Easter!

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  17. Little BitApril 6, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting and giving us all the opportunity to connect through you! Little Bit

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  18. Rob HuntApril 6, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Happy 50th Birthday Donna. Great way to celebrate. Thanks for hosting.
    Rob

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  19. MegApril 6, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Happy Birthday Donna! Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend!

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  20. BrandiApril 6, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Wishing you a Happy Birthday, Donna!!! Hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend as well!

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  21. JennApril 7, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Hope you have a fabulous birthday/Easter weekend! Thanks so much for hosting!
    Jenn :)

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  22. Rebekah GreimanApril 7, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Good Morning to you! I have a 3 Minute Fudge recipe that is rather tasty and easy to make (only 3 minutes!). Thanks for hosting the party! Hope you enjoy-have a great day!
    Rebekah-www.potholesandpantyhose.com

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  23. Catherine {Stone and Rose}April 7, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Thank you for hosting another great party! Have a fabulous Easter/ birthday weekend!

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  24. Michael Wurm JrApril 7, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Wishing you the happiest of days! I'm positive my mom wouldn't mind sharing her cake with you. Though, if you live closer I'd be happy to make you your own cake ... whatever flavor you wanted. :)

    Hope your day and your weekend are as fabulous as you are! Thank you for the beautiful feature. The cake never looked better. You knocked it out of the park as usual.

    Happy 50th Friend!! :)

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  25. MelanieApril 7, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Happy Birthday Donna! That cake looks so pretty!

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  26. Noble VintageApril 7, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Happy Birthday Donna! I am about to turn a decade milestone too.... :) Hope this year is fabulous.
    Thanks for hosting, I am totally in love with that cake. The edible Easter grass is too much! :) LOVE!

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  27. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 7, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Donna,
    Now that cake looks sooo GOOD!!! Thanks for hosting on this holiday weekend. Hope you have a Blessed Easter my friend!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  28. AnonymousApril 7, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    I just wanted to add something- I thought you would have a giggle. I showed your photo to my husband from a distance- I said, how old do you think she is- he said- 32, I said- look closer, he says, oh sorry- 37. I said actually - she just turned 50. Oh he says.
    I have an obsession about looking young....which of course is not the same thing as dressing young! I will be 42 in October, I am quite proud of this. I don't have any wrinkles, I take care of myself and my family with the best of my ability. I live in Europe- European ladies do not age well!! They hit 30 and it is downhill- I am quite proud of the fact that I don't look 42. You are an excellent representation of Canadian women and how we age...gracefully! I hope that when I hit 50 that I will look as great as you do! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  29. KoleinApril 7, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Thank you Donna and Charm!! I am SO making this cake!!! I'll take a pic when I do! It looks so HAPPY!!!!

    Hope your birthday has been wonderful! Still keep an eye out for my little surprise! It should be arriving today!!!

    xo
    ~K

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  30. Nancy's Daily DishApril 7, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    I would NEVER have guessed you were 50. I was thinking late 30's. Girl, you look amazing! And looks aside, you are a true inspiration to so many women.

    Thank you, and Happy Birthday!

    Nancy

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  31. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}April 7, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Happy Birthday, Donna! :)
    Thank you so much for hosting the party!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}

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  32. Linda LeybleApril 7, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Hey Donna - Happy 50th. Here's some good news - I am older than you! Your 50th will be great - as will many, many years after that.

    Your blog keeps you young! Thanks for hosting all your great link parties. I did put a link on my post and on a separate "Link Parties" page on my blog - but there's still an "x" next to my project. Any idea why that happens?

    Thanks

    Linda

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  33. AnonymousApril 7, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    HapPy BirTHday to you, haPpy biRthDay to you. . .
    and maaaaaany more!
    Catherine

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  34. AnonymousApril 7, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    btw---
    NO ONE will ever believe you're 50!
    You may have to show your ID--!

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  35. {oc cottage}April 7, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! i never would have guessed you were even near 50...must be that Canadian air...and all the "funky junky" living! ;} you surely are some awesome proof that 50 is nothing to fear!

    ❤❤ m ^..^

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  36. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalApril 7, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Happy Birthday Donna!! I haven't linked up in awhile so I thought I'd join in today with my spring mantel. Okay, I really just want a piece of that cake! Looks delicious!
    ps, can't believe you are 50!

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  37. AnonymousApril 8, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Happy Easter Donna to you and all your loved ones!! Hope you are having an awesome Easter holiday...

    Thanks for hosting such an awesome party every week... :)

    Oh.. and not to forget.. Happy Birthday.. for the big big day.. The images above look stunning.. so am sure your day will be even more gorgeous.. and filled with loads of lovely surprises... Hope the coming year.. brings lots of good luck and more!!

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  38. MayApril 8, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Fifty is fabulous! Happy Birthday.

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    Fabulous here!!really very awesome here..

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  40. WaseemMay 25, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    Great way to celebrate...like the cake..look so delicious.
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