The day is finally here. Sometime after midnight I turned 24 years old, and I plan on waking up with a smile on my face because I love my birthday! (Even if I am waking up completely alone since TH is out of town. But it’s a happy day, so no dwelling on such sad things.)
The best way to make all of you love my birthday as much as I do is to give one of you a special little That Wife birthday treat!
First, let’s take a look at the treat I came up with.
Pretties!
A necklace/earring set by Calla Lily Jewelry! Oh my. I really should keep this set for myself, since I am always digging through my jewelry box saying “Why don’t I have any brown pieces?” But sacrifice is good for the soul, so I’m going to send it off to live with one of you.
I’ve thought really carefully about the criteria I want to impose for those who enter, and I think I’ve come up with something really great. You can have your name entered into the drawing up to three times by doing any of the following things:
1. Leave a comment below with a link to something you saw recently online that you think I might like. Think of it as a little birthday link for me. It could be something that made you laugh, something that made you smile, something you think I should add to my Wishpot list, etc. No link means no entry, so don’t go commenting without the goodies attached!
2. Write about this contest on your own blog, and come back to this post and leave a comment with the link to what you wrote.
3. Write a post about my photography blog Jenna Cole, then come back to this post and leave a comment with the link to what you wrote. (Note that the post about the contest, and the post about my photography blog must be two completely separate posts to count as an entry!)
Contest ends Saturday night at 11:59 pm.
On Monday morning I’ll be taking all of your entries, putting them in a spreadsheet, and using a random number generator to pick the winner.
Note: Because I am poor (spent all my money on the equipment I used to take the pretty photos in this post), international entries are excluded unless you would like to chip in for shipping.
Happy Wednesday to you, and Happy Birthday to me!
Jenna (155)
Sophia (90)
Jessica @ One Shi... (63)
Sarah for Real (47)
Meg (45)
Jessica (43)
Katy (39)
Amanda (38)
Kelli Nicole (38)
Cristin (35)
Cécy (34)
April 15th, 2009 on 8:19 am
Happy Birthday! In honor of your birthday, I’m sending you a link to Lady M Confections. Her mille crepe cake was in MSW Spring issue. The picture from MSW is a lot prettier, so I’m going to add that too.
http://www.ladymconfections.com/index.htm
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/light-and-frothy-cakes?lnc=6b9c139b22b1d110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=lpg_cakes&lpgStart=1¤tslide=3¤tChapter=1
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April 15th, 2009 on 9:20 am
Hmmm, that necklace looks familiar
Here is something you’d enjoy on those nights when TH is away, and you’re not slaving over editing photos: http://www.booksfree.com/
aaaand…
This is kind of a selfish bday gift, because I REALLY want to visit here someday myself! http://www.sprinkles.com/
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April 15th, 2009 on 10:06 am
Happy Birthday Jenna! Hope your 24th year is wonderful.
Check out http://www.topangabay.blogspot.com and see a link for your contest. I absolutely love the necklace and earrings.
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April 15th, 2009 on 10:13 am
First entry: http://www.twecipe.com. Happy Birthday! I bet you were the best tax day present ever for your parents!
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April 15th, 2009 on 10:19 am
Does this post count? http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/living/2009/03/04/photography-jenna-cole-photography/
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April 15th, 2009 on 10:31 am
Does this still count: http://do-what-now.blogspot.com/2009/04/hills-and-depots-are-alive.html ?
You commented on it AND wrote your own post.
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April 15th, 2009 on 10:32 am
And P.S. Happy Birthday!
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April 15th, 2009 on 10:41 am
I found you over at Bless this nest and and love your blog! After seeing that you love bluebonnets, I knew what I had to share with you! These are some adorable earrings that I have been eying…
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_20&listing_id=18390293&ga_search_query=bluebonnets&ga_search_type=tag_title&ga_page=1&min=&max=&order=
Happy Birthday!!
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April 15th, 2009 on 10:41 am
I just came across these really cool Indian Nativities: http://www.magellantraders.com/Nativities-Indian.htm
They have a whole bunch of other countries including some from poland.
Okay I love this one too from Peru: http://www.magellantraders.com/nativity-clay13.jpg
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April 15th, 2009 on 10:55 am
Post # 1. http://do-what-now.blogspot.com/2009/04/other-shameless-self-promotions-of.html
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April 15th, 2009 on 10:59 am
#2. http://do-what-now.blogspot.com/2009/04/one-more-thing.html
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April 15th, 2009 on 10:59 am
You’ve probably seen this many times before but I love it and loved seeing it yesterday in my blog reading so: http://www.withthisnest.com/2009/04/inspiration.html
And I sent you a fun link yesterday even without the promise of a prize! Hope you laughed!
Happy Happy Birthday, Jenna!
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April 15th, 2009 on 11:03 am
These are gorgeous and totally my taste, if i don’t win I may just have to do a little shopping on my own. And happy birthday!!!!
Here are a few etsy shops I’m lovin’ right now:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5226382
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6272029
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6941342
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April 15th, 2009 on 11:07 am
Happy Birthday
Please see any and all love for your blogs here:
http://brideandblog.com/2009/04/15/happy-birthday-mrs-avocadothatwifejenna-cole/
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April 15th, 2009 on 11:09 am
Happy Birthday!
I saw this dress while I was skimming J. Crew this morning and thought you would enjoy it! In case the link doesn’t work, it’s the Slub cotton-silk Melody Dress.
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Feature_Assortment/catalogjcrewcomexclusives/dresses/PRDOVR~12071/99101651956/12071.jsp
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April 15th, 2009 on 11:19 am
Happy 24th Birthday Jenna! I hope you having an amazing day at the library. I luv the library myself
This blog made me laugh, and I’m not even a photographer: http://photogmath.blogspot.com/
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April 15th, 2009 on 11:40 am
Hmpf for overseas readers. I understand though. Anyway, I am sure that you’ve seen this before (please tell me you didn’t post this too or I’ll feel like a banana) but I loved it so I thought I’d share it again anyway. I saw it on countless blogs a few weeks ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao
Maybe some of your readers won’t have seen it.
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April 15th, 2009 on 12:39 pm
Happy Birthday Jenna!
Not entering the contest…just posting to say Happy Birthday!
I love following you blog. I love how you are open and post anything and everythng about yourself.
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April 15th, 2009 on 1:13 pm
And my third entry! http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/living/2009/04/15/blogging-jennas-birthday-giveaway/ Do I get an extra entry for being on top of things today? Well, blogging things at least!
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April 15th, 2009 on 1:21 pm
I’m not entering the contest either, both due to my Canadian-ness and the fact that I don’t wear jewelery enough to take something so pretty away from somebody who would wear it all the time, but I was thinking this morning that you would probably like this site so this is fate! http://www.zooborns.com/zooborns/ They track baby animals born in zoos around the world. Everybody’s day is better when it includes pictures of lion cubs.
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April 15th, 2009 on 1:23 pm
A very happy birthday to you! I think you might like these adorable tea tumblers I found on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=fp_feat_6&listing_id=19003846
Happy shopping!
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April 15th, 2009 on 1:29 pm
I’ve had my eye on this little darling and am trying to resist the temptation: http://kenleycollins.com/shop/fascinators/sale-peacock-fun-fascinator/
It’s made by Kenley Collins who was on Project Runway, it’s on sale(!) and I could justify it as a wedding expense.
And I wrote about Jenna Cole Photography a while ago- http://www.thatonegirl.net/blog/?p=570
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April 15th, 2009 on 1:32 pm
I think you have a good attitude about your birthday. Quite amazing. I can imagine that if I were in your shoes, I would totally feel sad about my husband not being there. So again you have proven to be an admirable person. Happy Birthday Jenna!!
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April 15th, 2009 on 1:34 pm
For another birthday smile, this just made my whole day – this woman made a little smiley robot and set it loose in the park, trusting on random people to help it achieve it’s destination – it kind of has to be seen to understood but you won’t be able to stop smiling. http://www.tweenbots.com/
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April 15th, 2009 on 1:36 pm
I do have something to make you laugh on your birthday, I am positive this will do the trick:
http://www.kaneva.com/asset/assetDetails.aspx?assetId=5230659&communityId=0
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April 15th, 2009 on 2:12 pm
Happy birthday! Here’s somethign that makes me happy — japanese masking tape!
http://www.happytape.bigcartel.com/
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April 15th, 2009 on 2:47 pm
happy birthday, sweetie! it has been such a treat reading your blog
i really love it, and you update it all the time so i find myself checking it all the time!!!!
and perfect for spring time, i’ll post a cute little umbrella link you might like. i’m not sure how much it rains there, but it could also be a cute prop for photos!
http://www.umbrellas.net/less_than_40_s/56.htm
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April 15th, 2009 on 2:51 pm
hey girl, happy birthday!!! your giveaway sounds great but complicated so I give the chance to your other friends
wish your dreams come true in the new year! and btw i am going to be 24 this year too! however my marriage seems far away down the road…
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April 15th, 2009 on 2:57 pm
My wonderful aunt believes that every woman should buy herself a pair of “birthday shoes” each year. They don’t have to be practical… you don’t even have to wear them that much… they are just something special to celebrate you. Here is my pick for you
(disclaimer: my dream is not entirely budget-conscious or foot friendly haha)
http://www.endless.com/Badgley-Mischka-Womens-Carlo-Pump/dp/B001M0N9PU/ref=sr_1_11_vp/?cAsin=B001M0N41Y&fromPage=search&qid=1239825223108&sr=1-11&asins=B001J53X5E,B001A7M7OE,B001FSKAU6,B0011N1W66,B001HX351U,B001M0N4IM,B001CWZ7EO,B001D1N3PY,B001CWV8BA,B0018G5LMC,B001M0N41Y,B001IBISX6,B001D1I03Y,B001FA2ABG,B001JQLMK6,B001H32TKI,B001O9C90U,B001KZIXPS,B001B32E6S,B0018G4024,B001JQLL02,B001B0X1JA,B001647GMO,B001EJOPAC,B001JQLMB0,B001CS6KQ2,B001AY905Q,B000RTUPHW,B001CBCKBS,B0016JHG1A,B0019CU58U,B001B85GQI,B0013FKWMW,B0018L8PA2,B000YVFX6Q,B001J53WVY,B001B8QBSA,B001P5H6RE,B001KZIXVM,B001JQLM8S&asinTitle=Badgley Mischka Women’s Carlo Pump&contextTitle=Search%20Results&page=2&prepickColor=1&priceLow=17782&size=40&dept=242321011&node=242321011&nodes=242321011&sort=shoesbrowserel2
Oh and of course…. spring requires a new shade of lipstick!
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P126302&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=1254
Color: Fresh Watermelon (according to Glamour it’s the color of the Spring/Summer…. according to me it just looks awesome on)
Happy Birthday again, Jenna!!!
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April 15th, 2009 on 4:14 pm
Happy Birthday Jenna! Check out http://www.topangabay.blogspot.com….
Love the give away, and your blog!
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April 15th, 2009 on 4:44 pm
Considering how much you love photography, you should check this out.
http://thetenderloinproject.com/
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April 15th, 2009 on 5:10 pm
Happy happy birthday! I love birthdays!! Since you love to cook so much, I thought I’d send you a link to some awesome salt–it was even featured on a cup of jo blog today but I claim I discovered it first
It really adds a lot to your cooking (plus, no calories). They’re a little expensive, but definitely worth it!
http://secretsalts.com/
Happy day
Erin
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April 15th, 2009 on 6:01 pm
Happy birthday!!
Here’s something I think you might want to add to your wishpot:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_3&listing_id=23689825&ga_search_query=poland&ga_search_type=tag_title&ga_page=&min=&max=&order=
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April 15th, 2009 on 7:17 pm
Happy, happy birthday Jenna! I love how you go all-out to celebrate your birthday, I do the same. I’m not usually the biggest fan of YouTube phenomena, but this is pretty cool. Definitely a good reminder not to judge a book by its cover, and just a treat to watch. Hope you have a wonderful day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk
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April 15th, 2009 on 8:05 pm
Happy Birthday!!
I am crushing on Etsy’s casual jewelers right now – esp the personalized stuff — do you like this one? I feel like everything I have bought lately is for the office, nothing for a Saturday
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22331372
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April 15th, 2009 on 8:44 pm
Happy Birthday!
I don’t want to be entered to win the necklace – I don’t think I’d wear it enough, so someone might as well get good use out of it.
Something interesting … well, I’m a nerd, I read the news every day (usually from cbc.ca). If I get one of those weird urban-legend emails, I look it up (usually with snopes.com). If I want to learn more about something, I like the National Geographic website.
I’m not sure if you’ll find it interesting, but at leas tNational Geographic has great pictures!
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April 15th, 2009 on 9:21 pm
I think you’d like the Diana Camera!
http://www.revdesign.biz/servlet/the-701/2007-Diana–pls–Plus/Detail
Happy Birthday!
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April 15th, 2009 on 10:46 pm
Happy Happy Birthday Jenna!
I love those earrings and that necklace, yes please!
So, in the next year you hope to find yourself at the beach! Why not bring the beach to you? I just started reading this blog and I love it! Don’t you think those framed seashells are adorable?? I want one!
Check them out!
http://theletteredcottage.blogspot.com/2009/04/shellboxes.html
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April 15th, 2009 on 10:47 pm
Happy birthday Jenna! I hope you had a fabulous day and some even more fabulous cake!
http://www.tweenbots.com/
I though that was adorable.
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April 16th, 2009 on 12:05 am
I don’t want to enter the contest, because I am pretty sure that someone else could use this more than myself, but I do want to say that that necklace makes me SWOON! I love it! Where is it from?!
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April 16th, 2009 on 12:33 am
A great website for a birthday gift is Gryphon’s Moon! (http://www.gryphonsmoon.com/cat/index.php#jewelry) Very unique cool stuff!
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April 16th, 2009 on 1:23 am
Ah! Complete fail! I’ll admit, I got excited about the horseshoe and didn’t read the entry very closely. You totally told us where it was from! Silly, Dawn.
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April 16th, 2009 on 1:26 am
Super fun, Jenna! Thanks for sacrificing those gorgeous pieces for one of us. What love!
Plus, in case you don’t already know about this one:
Happy B-day!
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April 16th, 2009 on 1:27 am
Take 2:
http://blog.colinandjeanne.org/2009/04/15/giveaway-a-very-merry-unbirthday-to-you/
http://www.engrish.com/
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April 16th, 2009 on 8:09 am
Hey Jenna! So this is Bethany Weed from your ward. Ok, so here’s my story. As I was perusing various blogs, I kept finding people who said that they got their pictures taken by “That Wife” and they kept alluding to the fact that “That Wife” was in their ward. I couldn’t, for the longest time, figure out who “That Wife” was, but now I have! Hello, That Wife!
Happy Birthday!
I’m not so much trying to enter your contest (since I recognize that we don’t know each other well enough for you to feel good about giving me items-I recently had a give-away on my blog also, and BUCKETS of people who I don’t even KNOW entered, which was a little weird to me. Anyway…) So, what I really wanted to say is that you have fabulous taste in jewelry. In fact, I remember one specific necklace I’ve seen you wear (one that has a single coral rose on it-spectacular!) and I’ve been considering how I might be able to recreate it ever since. Because I make jewelry. So that’s what I offer you to look at on your birthday, because I love to do custom stuff also… anyway, check it out if you’re interested…
http://www.weedsbeads.blogspot.com
And if you go to my regular blog from there, I just want you to know that usually I’m more amusing on that blog than what is up there right now. Since baby, my brain hasn’t been functioning at it’s fullest capacity.
Anyway, if you’re ever interested in some custom pieces, you let me know!
(And I don’t know if it’s rude to even imagine such a thing, but if you DID like anything, perhaps we could trade services…? Because fairly soon, I’m going to need some pics of my cute kiddos. 
PS, I’m so totally not offended if you’re not into such an idea. I just thought I’d toss it out there. I won’t bring it up again, lest you feel awkward saying no thanks.
Happy Birthday again!
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April 16th, 2009 on 9:05 am
Here’s a site I just learned about this morning. They have cute, modest dresses for reasonable prices!
http://www.shabbyapple.com/
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April 16th, 2009 on 9:54 am
Found your blog through Jeannie. Love it!
Lately, I’m into photo walls, like this one:
http://bedifferentactnormal.blogspot.com/2009/04/photo-wall.html
or this one:
http://www.nobiggie.net/2009/03/finally.html
Happy Birthday!
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April 16th, 2009 on 1:24 pm
Wow, you are an amazing photographer. I got the link off of Jeannie’s website. Can I just say the main photo on the page (bride in the field of flowers) is one of the best wedding shots I have ever seen? But the photo shoot of Brooke made me so joyful. What a woman! http://jennacole.com/blog/2009/04/06/playdate-brooke/comment-page-1/#comment-183
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April 16th, 2009 on 9:37 pm
Happy Birthday! I love birthdays; just love them! Right now I’m cleaning and baking an apple pie for my husband because today is his birthday and he is on a work trip but coming home very late tonight. And since it is never too late for apple pie and champagne, we will celebrate as soon as he gets home from the airport. Birthdays are wonderful! My mother always has made our birthdays wonderful. First, when we would wake up, she’d have spelled our age using donuts – delicious, wonderful donuts (not cheap ones!). Then we would get our “morning presents” which was usually something to wear to school. That night we could go out to dinner anywhere, but then we’d go home after dinner and open presents and there would be balloons – sigh, I love birthdays! Okay, a link that I thought you’d like. Lately I’ve been sunk into a new blog called The Happiness Project. I discovered the blog from my other favorite blog Simply Stated by Real Simple. Anyways, the Happiness Project reminded me of you because you are very deliberate and conscientious in your words and your actions – with the intent of having a wonderful (happy) life for you and your family (at least that’s how I think you are). And The Happiness Project is a deliberate and conscientious look at the ways people try to increase or maintain their happiness and what works and what doesn’t. I really enjoy it, and I love her tag line, “The days are long, but the years are short.” http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/
Happy Birthday!!
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April 18th, 2009 on 2:11 pm
Happy Birthday Jenna!
Love the detail of this purse. It’d look so cute with your wedding shoes!
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=1292546310340123822&id=844599&parentid=ACC_SUITYOURMOOD_ROMANTIC&pushId=ACC_SUITYOURMOOD&prepushId=ACC_SUITYOURMOOD_ROMANTIC&popId=ACCESSORIES&sortProperties=&navCount=35&navAction=poppushpush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=yel&colorName=YELLOW
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