Birthday Flowers and New year Love.

I turned 40 a couple of days ago on the 3rd of January.

Yesterday I had a gathering of wonderful ladies to celebrate. We had a tea party and the theme was flowers. I decided that entering into my forties is a time of full bloom and of celebrating beauty and colour without apology. So we spent the afternoon drinking tea, eating cakes and making paper flowers! It was such a precious time, surrounded by friends and filled with love and tremendous affirmation. My daughters sang songs that they had prepared, and there were performances from other dear friends.
I will treasure that time in my heart always.

(All photos are copyright Elle de Burgh.)

 My 10 year old daughter, Kezia and my dear friend Zoe wrote the most beautiful song about flowers and womanhood, which we all sang together.

 My 12 year old daughter, Daniella, made all the sugar flowers..

What a wonderful life affirming start to the year and a new decade for me. I am so excited about what the future holds and I am so thankful for all the love that surrounds me.
Wishing you all much love and a wonderful celebration of all that you are, in the year ahead.
xxxx