Surprise - It's A Happy Happy Birthday to Michael Lee West

Shhhh!!!
it's a surprise,
but
Happy Birthday 

to

Michael Lee West

Michael Lee is turning 60

and all of her fans in 

blogland

are gathering at 

my house for cake and cookies.

And you are invited!

The dessert buffet is all set up.

You know Michael Lee, 

hostess of the blog

Rattlebridge Farm,

Southern Baker - Gardner - Author

and Ultimate Party Hostess.

Michael Lee's Party - Foodie Fridays

was where we first became friends.

She always has something 

interesting and creative to

blog about from her books,

to her cooking, to her

animals and beautiful home.

This big birthday is extra special 

so dress in your party attire.

We have chosen a seasonal theme done

in cream.

Michael Lee always does

everything with style,

So we need to have all

the little details just perfect.

Nothing but the finest for our guest of honor.

Go ahead and bring your books

(click here)

I am sure she will be willing to 

sign them.

Some guests have already arrived.

I'm glad you arrived early too.

I am sure the line will be out

the door.

Just put your gifts at the end of the counter.

The candles are lit and the cake is ready.

Teeny Templeton,

her heroine

in the latest series of 

Michael Lee's books

(Gone With A Handsomer Man

and 

A Teeny Bit of Trouble)

is a Charleston pastry chef who

loves Red Velvet Cake, so of

course we are making our

award winning Red Velvet Cake. 

Since the birthday girl is a

southern girl, I am sure she will like it too.

We aren't going to slice into it

until after she gets here, so I thought

I would give you a peek just before

I finished the frosting on it.

For instructions on frosting a Rose Cake, 

click here.

We chose all white frosting for this

birthday party.  I think it looks so elegant.

It is easier than it looks and

Michael Lee loves

anything that is elegant yet

simple.

Oh, here she is!

The birthday girl has arrived!!

Let's light the candles and sing.

We always top our birthday 

cakes with a sparkler.  It just

adds to the festivities.

Everyone make a wish

for 

Michael Lee West 

to have the best year of her life!

Happy Birthday Michael Lee
and thanks
to 
Jain and Mary
and the
Novel Bakers
for inviting 
Purple Chocolat Home 
to participate in this
virtual birthday party.

I will be posting with
Let's Dish
(for the white challenge)
Tablescapes Thursday
Seasonal Sunday

Please visit the rest of the party!

A Quiet Life
Home Is Where The Boat Is
Sidewalk Shoes
Mountain Breaths
Purple Chocolat Home
The Painted Apron
Kitty's Kozy Kitchen
More Fun Less Laundry
Happier Than A Pig In Mud
Olla-Podrida
Rettabug
My Carolina Kitchen
Hyacinths For The Soul

And of course visit Rattlebridge Farm and wish Michael Lee
a very happy birthday!