Sweet Celebrations
{Coconut cupcakes with coconut cream cheese frosting}
It’s funny how birthdays evolve as you get older. When you’re a kid, you’re mainly concerned with who’s coming to your party, what dress you’re going to wear (or baseball cap in my case) and which flavor of ice cream cake to serve. With each passing year, things seem to get more complicated and there’s a new sort of pressure associated with your “special day.” I like to keep things simple to avoid any drama or disappointment and had an intimate brunch with several girlfriends on Sunday. Plus, anytime you can start off a day with a cupcake and a glass of champagne is a winner in my book.
{Table setting with white and natural touches}
{Fruit salad with berries, mango and kiwi}
{Bagel spread with cream cheese, lox, tomatoes, onions and capers}
{Mimosas with colorful mermaids to distinguish people’s glasses}
147 comments
That sounds like a PERFECT birthday morning. Her best friends, mimosas, and cupcakes. What more could a girl ask for? Hope you had a wonderful day!
-Jane @ http://brunchatthebeach.blogspot.com
what a perfect birthday – please tell me where you found the mermaid cocktail charms! so fun
This truly looks like the best little gathering of treats, everything looks scrumptious! : )
x
Looks like a lovely spread of breakfast!
Me and my girlfriends did Sunday brunch too! Where did you have yours at? Love it!
aww I want some!
I have to agree with you, if you put too much pressure on that special day, invite tons of people, get caught up in insane preperations, … it usually just turns out to dissapoint! I am thinking simple red-velvet cupcakes and cosmos for my next birthday!
xox Vicky
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That sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate. Happy belated birthday!xxx
Sounds like a great birthday.. That table setting is simply beautiful!!
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Lovely food and friends always makes for a great birthday!
Those cupcakes look soooooooooooo good! I never thought of putting coconut on the frosting. Is it easy to do? Sounds like I need to do a Sunday brunch with friends, you have lovely ideas!
This looks soo good and sounds like a lovely day- very tempted by the berries and the coconut frosting looks brilliant!xx
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happy birthday! those little mermaids are precious!
happy birthday! these treats look positively delish and pretty.
That sounds a brilliant way to celebrate! Brunch is one of my very favourite meals, and I don’t get it nearly enough. Cupcakes and champagne – what a nice way to start the day
ah I have been dying for a coconut cupcake. those look perfect. sounds like a lovely birthday celebration!
Sounds like an amazing birthday!
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The cupcakes really look awesome, now you’ve given me inspirations on how to celebrate my birthday this year
What a lovely way to celebrate your birthday! (Happy birthday!)
God, the cupcakes looks good!
That’s lovely! Those cupcakes look yummy
xx
Having my morning coffee here in Ireland and those cupcakes are making me hungry – yummy! Belated happy birthday!
You are awesome. Not only looking good, but bake such beautiful cupcakes yumyum yum. Love them
Coconut frosting is gorgeous, I also sometimes add lemon or lime juice and zest. Gives it a little extra taste.
Happy Birthday
Looks so nice Emily! Hope all you have enjoy every single crumb jajaja ’cause I would have, for sure! Happy birthday gorgeous.
Cheers from Barcelona!
You had me at cupcake. Happy Birthday!
Sadie at heyMamas
Looks like you had a great birthday! I totally agree that the best birthdays are the low key ones spent with the ones you love. I’m going to try to hunt down a recipe for those cupcakes. They look delicious!
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I hope you had a great day! Everthing looked so lovely!
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Anytime champagne is involved, I’m in!
Happy belated B-day! Sounds like a great way to start the day.
Yes, there’s so much pressure associated with birthdays these days. I always try to take off the pressure and just do something with a few girlfriends too. Brunch with your girlfriends sounds like the perfect way to spend your birthday. And I completely agree, there’s nothing better than a cupcake and a glass of champagne to celebrate any special occasion. Happy Birthday!
xo
Valerie
Those cupcakes look divine!!
You’re right. The more you worry about it, the less laid back and fun it is. This sounds like a really good time and I would love to take a bite out of that cupcake
yuuuuummmmmmm!!!
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those mermaids are adorable and your picture of those berries is mouthwatering;)
happy birthday and you certainly have the right attitude. as we get older it seems more and more difficult to figure out what’s an appropriate expectation of the people in our lives. as our worlds get busier, it’s less and less easy to pay attention to other peoples’ special moments. by arranging an event yourself to hit your expectations and inviting your people, you’re showing such maturity and getting the special time you wanted at the same time!
it looks like it was a perfect brunch!
xo,
eve
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coconut! my faveeeeee!
Happy birthday!! It looks delicious!
Marisa
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Simply Perfect.
This looks like a lovely, chic ladies brunch. Great idea.
Nikki
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Perfect..:)
beautifiul spread…and yes what morning is best with cupcakes!!! Happy Birthday (pretty sure we share one and the same age!)
Sounds amazing- happy belated birthday!
those cupcakes look delightful! Happy belated b day!
jen
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mmmmm coconute cream cheese frosting, I have never thought of that. I will have to make! happy birthday!!!
Oh I would love an invite to such a stylish table!
happy birthday!
those cupcakes look soooo good!
and yes, it get complicated as you get older… I avoid throwing big parties that would only stress the hell out of me… what I do is invite my REALLY close friends to have dinner(home) and then go out and meet with the other random people! has worked for me in the past 3 years
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HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY!
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Glad your blog is back up and running. Love the simple place settings.
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Sounds like the perfect way to celebrate.
That is my kind of party. Those cupcakes look delicious!
Yup, that’s pretty much my ideal brunch you just described. I love the table settings. You are quite talented, lady
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My mouth is actually watering. I love the idea of a brunch birthday party. I think I want to go out for brunch on Mother’s Day this year. It’s all things delicious … Eggs Benedict, waffles, bacon, pancakes … decadent! Happy Belated Birthday.
Looks lovely! Happy Birthday!
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looks like you had a fab birthday!
and those cupcakes look sooooo yummy! mmmmm
Wow. I want to bite into my screen to taste one of those delicious looking cupcakes. MMM I love coconut. And those mermaids on the mimosas? SO ADORABLE!!!
Thanks for some chic birthday ideas. xoxox
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xoxox
Perfect!!
What a gorgeous assortment for brunch! It sounds like a great way to celebrate the day. I’ve never been big on celebrating my own day, but having a few good friends is the best part always!
xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com
It looks delicious..!!! <3 <3 Id like to make few for my boyfriend´s b-day -can I ask you for a recipe?
Happy bday! Mine is next Monday and I am planning a party/get-together for Sat night… I agree- putting too much pressure isn’t a good idea. I just want to have fun with my friends
This looks like the perfect birthday party! You are so creative Emily. x
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Looks like a great celebration!
Happy Birthday Emily!!!
xox,
Sonia
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perfection. coconut creme cupcakes & a mimosa sounds soooo delish!
Birthday brunch? Genius! Cupcakes and mimosas strike me as the perfect way to celebrate.
Very happy (belated), etc.
Sounds like a great Birthday morning !
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Those coconut cupcakes look insane. Did you make them?
Happy Birthday!
Hm, I know although these birthday wishes will arrive a little late
you’re always wished much happiness no matter what the date! ^^
Seemed like you had a great birthday with your friends, wish I would be there to try these yummy looking vanilla cupcakes!
xoxo Sandra
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Those cupcakes look like little pom-poms, I love it. Also loving the chic mermaid for your drink. Hope you had a great birthday!
That looks like such a special way to celebrate your birthday! I’m all for low-key, with lose friends and scrumptious food.
One word… Yum!
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Putting together brunch for my girlfriends is one of my favorite things to do! These cupcakes look amazing!! I hope you had so much fun!
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aww fun! low key b-day celebrations are my favorite. hope your day was great yesterday!
What a wonderful breakfast birthday spread!!
xxMK
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happy birthday! looks lovely! i have those same mermaids. so fun!
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Your birthday breakfast looks fantastic! I like to keep my birthday celebrations low-key as well… This spread is gorgeous.
xxoo Josie
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perfect Bday solution..those cupcakes look yummy!
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looks lovely! i wish i had the opportunity to do something like that as well, just didn´t have the time to do anything on my birthday this year. hope you had a wonderful day! the table looks lovely
delicious! and the mermaids are so cute. also, glad to see the site is back up! xoxo joanna
that looks like a perfect birthday! Happy happy birthday Emily, I hope you enjoyed it! xo
Love your table setting, so chic!
I so understand this. Last year I was pregnant on my bday and barely even acknowledged the day (though my family did!) Nowadays, it’s nice to just have an excuse to get together with your favorite people, though when I was younger it was such a huge deal!
Happy Birthday, Emily!!!! Have a nice day!
aah, i love your blog! super, super chic.
xo
Great way to spend your birthday
those cupcakes look delicious, similar to the ones i made here http://fashiondegaine.blogspot.com/2010/04/lemon-filled-coconut-delights.html
happy birthday!!!
D e g a i n e
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im right there with you. i have absolutely no idea what to do. i was thinking dinner on a boat on the hudson and now im thinking brooklyn bowl. this seems like a great idea tho…if only my teeny tiny nyc apt could fit all my gfs
xoxo,
F
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YUM! it all looks so tastyyyy
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happy belated birthday! those cakes look delish! on friday I made green tea and chocolate cupcakes
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Emily, can I please get the recipe for the cupcakes frosting? It look so yummy and I would like to do something similar for this mother’s day weekend!
Lovely! It’s my birthday this month and champagne and cupcakes would make me happy!
Hi! Happy B-DAY! Where can I find the recipe of this cupcakes? they look very very good!!
those cupcakes look amazing!!
I could not agree more..it’s also funny as we get older that we decide to throw ourselves parties! this birthday brunch looked perfect. A+
Very cute! Love the table setting–it’s perfect for a casual brunch…
I found some great summer day dresses that would be perfect for my birthday that’s next week! Cannot wait!
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Ashley
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Looks like you had a great birthday! and I sooo understand what you mean, every year its always, “what am i gonna do for my bday”. this year, in order to conserve funds for my upcoming vacay, i just had a simple dinner with my friends and family, and it was pretty awesome. i’m thinkin cupcakes and champagne are on the list for next year!
This is quite literally the best birthday brunch I’ve ever seen. The cupcakes! The little mermaids (where did you get those!!) bagels, and fruit salad. That is definitely simple without being overdone
your blog is always lovely to read, I can’t believe you have time to bake and cook all these things-definite inspiration!
Your vanilla cupcakes look delicious! Whats the recipe?
Brunch is seriously one of my favorite things, ever! What an amazing way to spend your birthday!
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I completely agree with your last sentence. everyday should start like that!!!
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Coconut on cupcakes of any kind is just the best. Happy Birthday, Emily!
XO
Carly
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This looks delicious!!
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For sure evryday should start like that! Yummy cupcakes and the fruits:)
Hmmm…great!
Have a great day:)
Kisses
You are so civilized! I’d be too hungover from bday celebrations the night before!
Lovely as always. Oh and Happy Birthday!
We nearly share a birthday! Mine was May 1st. Happy birthday Emily!
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hey girl, my 25th bday was on sunday too! I love your site and look at it all the time, crazy we have the same bday bc i’ve always thought we have the same kinda style… weird. Check out my site if your ever interested in coming to Dallas or traveling anywhere else. http://seeeatsleep.blogspot.com/
Love these cupcakes! Simple but elegant – throwing a birthday party for my friend this weekend may have to bake these! Also – love the mermaid in the cocktail
happy belated
the table and everything looked lovely. i want cupcakes now hahaha!!
love it!!!!!
lauren
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What a cute little gathering, and fun way to celebrate your birthday Emily! You are such a fab hostess!
I *really* want one of those cupcakes right about now. Happy Birthday!
Oh my, those cupcakes look awesome. Recipe, please? The birthday party seemed fabulous
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Hope you had a great day, Emily!
Happy Birthday!
-M.
this is exactly what i’m hoping to do for my birthday! brunch seems so perfect for a twenty-something’s celebration. this was lovely inspiration for me — thank you!
For my birthday, all I care about is food
It was so beautiful and delicious, Em! Thanks for having a birthday!
link to recipee????
oh those cupcakes look AMAZING!!! I love the coconut on top! You should start selling those suckers!
smiles,
gina
This whole spread looks delicious! Cupcakes for breakfast are a brilliant idea, and I love the little mermaid toppers for the mimosas
Hope you had a great birthday!
Jaclyn
Beautifully simple — I love the idea of a birthday brunch!
Two things, the cupcakes look amazing and I’m not even a huge fan of coconut if it’s not in a pina colada…also, I am SO thankful that you omitted a picture of the lox and company because I’m not allowed to have smoked fish while pregnant and that is ALL I CRAVE. So, thank you for not bringing attention to my heartache.
Yum food and fashion I really am liking your blog! I just found it recently
You are one chic chef! The food looks delicious.
I’ve made those cupcakes before, but I put a little bit of pineapple in the center and toasted the coconut. Mmm…coconut.
So… nothing has ever been cuter! After reading your blog, you have truly inspired me to get out there and attempt baking all of these mouth watering desserts! i love it all!
How do your baked treats always come out looking so pretty? I don’t always have that good of luck
those cupcakes are too adorable to eat!! i recently blogged about some seriously amazing homemade champagne cupcakes i just had-so delish!
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I made cupcakes with coconut not too long ago and they were devoured pretty quickly. Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Cheers!
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I made coconut cupcakes a while back and everyone loved them. Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Cheers!
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This looks fabulous! It’s so true how the things you’re concerned about evolve every year. It’s my birthday this Friday and I’m out of town all week visiting clients. All I want is to go home Friday night and see my man for my bday! Sappy, but true.
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That is definitely my kind of celebration. Such food porn. OMG!
Mmm this all looks AMAZING, especially the coconut cupcakes… and, who am I kidding, the mimosas. Yes, please! Happy late birthday!
Lox and Bagels is one of my all time favorite meals. We have a place called Gotham Bagels here with that as their specialty, I make my way there every Sunday – it’s a weekend tradition I’ve become accustomed to.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Amazing. You’ve inspired me to cook today
Oh and Emily, I know it isn’t february and all, but I think it would be amazing if you could do a blog about your thoughts on love, marriage, relationships… etc. Would love to read your thoughts on them!
Emily,
Happy Birthday! What is the recipe for those delish cupcakes?
Let us know! thanks!
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happy birthday emily! sounds (and looks!) like you spent your birthday in the best way possible.
honestly how are you good at so many things? girlfriend you are gifted.
loves!
britt
oh and happy birthday darling. you deserve a fabulous one!
this looks like an absolutely perfect day! happy birthday friend.
xo
now this is my kind of meal! happy bday!
amazinf idea and pics. in one month is my time to celebrate, so i think i´ll get some ideas from this blog. lovely. kisses.
Ohhh teach us how to do cupcakes
wow it looks like a cool birthday, I love the cupcakes
Happy Belated Birthday =)
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Looks like a lovely bday brunch! I’m a fan of those kinds of celebrations!
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xx
This is a perfect way to start your day – Happy Birthday !ox
Oh yummm. And you are so very right.
What a delightful birthday celebration. Please let me know where I can purchase the mermaids for the drinks.
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Thanks very much for sharing. It is quite useful.
I made these cupcakes last night and they are amazing, thank you for sharing this recipe Emily.
I made the cupcakes yesterday and they were fab. I had to make my own buttermilk – but it is super easy. I also just halved the quantity and it still made 12. Yum!
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