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k: as you know, my lovely husband's birthday is rapidly approaching.  and while our annual bash is officially cancelled this year, we'll still be celebrating with a family dinner. i'm collecting some images to inspire my decor for his new year's day party. instead of spending the week cooking for his big meal, joel is working like crazy. so we'll be feasting on chinese take-out from the fabulous lucky strike and sparkling wine. i'd like my decor to reflect our "taking it easy" approach with some asian details to set a festive mood. here's a peak at my inspiration:

new year's garland by the purl bee

 

wooden pencils and paper lanterns via eat drink chic

table setting via sweet paul

martha stewart made this gorgeous cake

paper parasols and chinese lanterns by once wed via sfgirlbybay

it's hard to believe that joel will be 33 this year! wish you guys were here to help us celebrate. love: j