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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

It Arrived & Guess What? It's Not A Bad Thing!

Yes, today it arrived: my 50th birthday.

Can't say I mind...

And why would I? Spending it at a place like this!

Indian Springs in Calistoga. I spent my 35th here, so figured it was about time I come back!

A mud bath, massage, bike ride, pool time and dinner are on the agenda.

A pretty good way to start off a new decade...

80 comments:

Cassie @ Primitive & Proper said...: yay! happy birthday! i have never seen 50 look so good before!; June 28, 2011 at 5:02 AM
Beth@The Stories of A2Z said...: How fantastic! Happy Birthday Janell! Enjoy ;).; June 28, 2011 at 5:11 AM
Mary said...: Happy Birthday. Welcome to the club!; June 28, 2011 at 5:13 AM
rockingthesuburbs said...: No way! I honestly thought you were turning 40. Hand to God. You look fabulous.; June 28, 2011 at 5:14 AM
Cathy Wall said...: Yo go girl! 50 definitely looks good and take it from me, it has it's advantages! I just celebrated my b-day yesterday,(50 + some months...) so will now live vicariously through your much more exciting celebration, enjoy every minute of it!

Cathy; June 28, 2011 at 5:21 AM
Holly said...: Oh Janelle! What a happy day! I wish you a wonderful year ahead filled with only with love and happiness =); June 28, 2011 at 5:24 AM
Amy said...: Happppy Birthdaaayyy!! Have a wonderful time and relax! You deserve it with all your hard work! Wishing you all the best this year. *Amy; June 28, 2011 at 5:26 AM
Interior Design Musings said...: And you look fantastic at 50, I might add! M.; June 28, 2011 at 5:27 AM
Julia @ Hooked on Houses said...: Happy Birthday!! Looks like a great way to start the new year to me. Enjoy it! :); June 28, 2011 at 5:28 AM
Crystal (theweekendhomemaker.com) said...: Happy Birthday! You look amazing and they say 50 is the new 40!; June 28, 2011 at 5:36 AM
Heather said...: Happy Birthday! You make 50 look really good! Have fun on your vacation!; June 28, 2011 at 5:40 AM
eclecticrevisited said...: Happy Birthday!!! and many blessings,
maureen; June 28, 2011 at 5:43 AM
The Tall Chick {Mary} said...: Hope you have a birthday as fabulous as you are!! And it sounds like you're off to a get start! Massages + pool time = Ahhhmazing!

ENJOY!; June 28, 2011 at 5:44 AM
Kristine said...: Um what?! Never would have guessed. Looking fabulous. Hope you have a fabulous birthday too!!; June 28, 2011 at 5:53 AM
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...: Happy Happy Birthday, Janell! No, it's not so bad, hitting 50. In fact, I feel like I'm reinventing myself in my 50's. Yippee!; June 28, 2011 at 6:04 AM
amber wallace said...: Get out! You are fabulous! Happy Birthday!; June 28, 2011 at 6:10 AM
Bernadette {Chic Spaces for Little Faces} said...: Happy Birthday! Looks like a beautiful place to spend your 50th.; June 28, 2011 at 6:11 AM
L.Duncan said...: Happy Birthday my friend!!! 50 has never looked so good!

My post today was about wishing you a happy b-day. So in between your mud bath and your bike ride, check it out:); June 28, 2011 at 6:12 AM
Lana said...: Happy Birthday wishing you good health and happiness and fun filled day of celebrating.

And 50 more years to come :)Have a blessed day....; June 28, 2011 at 6:16 AM
Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle said...: Happy Birthday to a woman who is like a fine wine, you just keep getting better.; June 28, 2011 at 6:19 AM
Meg said...: Hey you are making 50 look GOOD! And why not, in a place like that! HAPPY BDAY TODAY!; June 28, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Patricia said...: Happy Birthday my friend ! When you said a 'big birthday' was coming, I assumed it was 40 ! Enjoy your day, and many, many, more.......; June 28, 2011 at 6:33 AM
for the love of a house said...: a lovely place indeed to turn 50!! enjoy your day and....
happy birthday!!

joan

p.s. 50's been a good year here too!!; June 28, 2011 at 6:33 AM
rachel @ Just a Touch of Gray said...: You don't look it at all! Happy birthday!!!; June 28, 2011 at 6:39 AM
Marianne {Style For Living} said...: Happy, Happy Birthday! I think you could still pass for 35! Wishing you the very best. xo; June 28, 2011 at 7:02 AM
Laura Trevey said...: Happy Happy Happy day to you!!!

Yay for the mud bath and massage :)
xoxo; June 28, 2011 at 7:05 AM
barbara@hodge:podge said...: Happy Birthday Janell. You seriously don't look a day over 30! I hope I look as fantastic as you when I turn 50 in a few years!; June 28, 2011 at 7:08 AM
Elsa said...: Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy your day!; June 28, 2011 at 7:11 AM
Jennifer said...: Happy Happy Birthday Janell!!; June 28, 2011 at 7:12 AM
christine {bijouandboheme} said...: Happy birthday Janell- you deserve to soak up all of that gorgeous..have fun!!!! xoxo; June 28, 2011 at 7:25 AM
Jessie said...: Happy Birthday, Janell! Wishing you great health and happiness for many, many years to come.

This place looks fabulous, I am sure you will have a great time. Don't forget the pictures! :)

Jessie
www.mixandchic.com; June 28, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Natty by Design said...: Happy Birthday, Janell! It's my birthday today, too!; June 28, 2011 at 7:28 AM
natcalgal said...: Happy, Happy Birthday! Looks like it's filled with lots of your favorite things.....the best way to celebrate the big "five-O". May your year be as sunny and bright as this day and may these memories last a lifetime. XO; June 28, 2011 at 7:31 AM
Brita said...: Happy, Happy Birthday to a special friend. Indian Springs and being with your family...what a great way to spend your big day. Enjoy the rest of your road trip.; June 28, 2011 at 7:39 AM
Oksana said...: Happy B-day!!!!! I raise my cup of coffee to your health and many more happy b-days.; June 28, 2011 at 7:51 AM
Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} said...: Happy, Happy Birthday, Janell dear! Sounds like you will bringing it in in *style*! It's been a pretty great year for you, so here's to many, many more! And cake. You have to have cake (c:; June 28, 2011 at 7:54 AM
Clean Design Fan said...: I am a huge fan of birthdays and celebrating the number - You look amazing for Fifty and thanks for sharing part of this day with us!

Celebrate!; June 28, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Mark and Susan said...: Enjoy your new decade! I am halfway through mine, and getting younger by the day :); June 28, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Erin said...: How special is that?! Love it! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!; June 28, 2011 at 8:28 AM
Joyful Things said...: Happy Birthday Janell, and remember, age is not a number it is a state of mind and body. Think young and you will feel young, keep active and you will stay fit. Don't tell anyone but I am almost 60. Joy; June 28, 2011 at 8:33 AM
meenal bishnoi said...: A very happy birthday to you, Janell..love it that you love being 50..you've got the most positive attitude ..i find it so very inspiring..warm hugs..xx meenal; June 28, 2011 at 8:47 AM
A Perfect Gray said...: a very happy birthday to you, janell! donna; June 28, 2011 at 8:56 AM
Reshma Keerthi said...: A very Happy Birthday. Enjoy your day !!!

Reshma Sanjeev.; June 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM
jamie @ kreyv said...: Happy Birthday!; June 28, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Jetaime said...: Happy Birthday Janell! Wishing you many more to come.; June 28, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Emily said...: How lovely!! Happy birthday!! :); June 28, 2011 at 9:13 AM
MzMannerz said...: Happy Birthday!; June 28, 2011 at 9:30 AM
vignette design said...: Happy 50th! Remember 50 is the new 40 and what better way to celebrate than at Indian Springs. Love it there! ~Delores; June 28, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Judy said...: Happy 50th! You are awesome and still look 35.; June 28, 2011 at 10:12 AM
michiganhome said...: Happy birthday, Janell! I like your style; celebrating your special day like this! Many happy returns to you and your family.; June 28, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Tiffany @ {Living Savvy} said...: Happy birthday! You make 50 look good!! Enjoy your day!

Tiffany {Living Savvy}; June 28, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Nan @ Playful Decor said...: Happy Birthday Janell! What a great place to spend your day - I hope you're enjoying all it has to offer! I'll be with you in 3 short yrs!; June 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Michaela said...: Woohoo! Have a wonderful time, Janell! Happy Birthday!; June 28, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Annie said...: You sure know how to celebrate! Enjoy with the ones you love!; June 28, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Michelle@ourwonderfilledlife.com said...: 50 suites you well, you look amazing!! Hope your day is beautiful!!!; June 28, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Carmel @ Our Fifth House said...: Happy Birthday! What a great place to celebrate!; June 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Amy said...: Happy Birthday and Congrats on reaching a milestone looking so fabulous!!!; June 28, 2011 at 12:31 PM
lisaroyhandbags said...: You look Marvelous darling! Happy birthday to you and what a nice way to celebrate :); June 28, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Sixty-Fifth Avenue said...: What a perfect way to celebrate your birthday...have fun!!; June 28, 2011 at 1:39 PM
susannah of style temple said...: Happy birthday from Australia! It looks like an amazing place to celebrate!; June 28, 2011 at 2:57 PM
Courtney {a thoughtful place} said...: Happy Birthday, Janell! Enjoy the celebration and cheers to another great year.; June 28, 2011 at 3:48 PM
SHERRY HART said...: It is just a number [at least that is what I tell myself as I turn 60 next year].....50 is the new 30! And I have a feeling you are just getting started!!!; June 28, 2011 at 4:01 PM
DeShawn and Sara said...: Happy Birthday, Janell!! 50 and FAB!!; June 28, 2011 at 4:16 PM
Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} said...: happy happy birthday, sweet, beautiful, talented janell!!!; June 28, 2011 at 6:19 PM
Becky Tellefsen said...: Happy 50th!!! I wouldn't have guessed it in a thousand years!!! Becky Tellefsen; June 28, 2011 at 8:50 PM
Vanessa@decor happy said...: Happy Birthday Janell! It was so great to meet you at Blogfest - happy, kind people always look much younger than their years. Hope your 50's are the best yet! xo; June 28, 2011 at 9:36 PM
Barbara Jordan Dettweiler said...: From what I can tell, you have so much to be grateful for and to look forward to in the next decade. I wish you all the best!!!

http://bjdhausdesign.blogspot.com/; June 28, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Erin (Out on a Limb) said...: I am stunned! Happy 50th (are you sure that wasn't a typo??)! Perhaps you can share your secrets to aging so amazingly in another post! Enjoy your day with your beautiful family, and the rest of your trip.; June 29, 2011 at 3:08 AM
Design Esquire said...: Happy Birthday! I hope you're enjoying the rest of your trip. All the best in the upcoming year!; June 29, 2011 at 5:21 AM
Lisa said...: Happy 50th Janell!!! Enjoy the rest of your trip!!; June 29, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Carrie Edwards said...: Oh My Goodness!! You're in my neck of the woods ~ A lovely place indeed. Although the rain yesterday was a bit of a bummer. If you're looking for fun and yummy places to go ~ Let me know. I'd love to help

Happy Birthday!; June 29, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Kathysue said...: I think it is a smashing way to spend any birthday, I love Calistoga and the little town of St Helena also. I am so glad you are having a wonderful time!! Kathysue; June 29, 2011 at 2:53 PM
Jen of MadeByGirl said...: WOW Happy Bday! I met you briefly at BLOGFEST and I had no idea you were 50. I would have guessed in your mid 30's - wow...you look amazing. :))))

www.madebygirl.com
madebygirl.blogspot.com; June 30, 2011 at 12:20 AM
A Cottage Muse said...: Happy Belated Birthday!
Hope it was fun!; June 30, 2011 at 5:19 AM
Cristin @ Simplified Bee said...: Happy Birthday my dear, blogging friend! What a special way to celebrate your birthday.

So glad I had the opportunity to meet you last year. Hope to see you again soon.

xo,
cristin; June 30, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Kat from California said...: Happy Birthday Janell! Now that looks fun for your 50th. I'm still figuring out what I'm doing in October. Right now I'm working on getting healthier so I can enjoy my birthday and have many more to go. :)

Katharine; July 1, 2011 at 1:43 AM
traci zeller designs said...: Happy birthday, Janell! You make fifty amazing!!!; July 4, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Sisterino said...: Holy cow, you are 50? I would have never believed it. You look AMAZING. Beautiful woman. I hope I look that good at 50! =); July 5, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Morgan said...: Happy Birthday!! Hope you're enjoying your trip! Sounds wonderful :).

Morgan @ PepperDesignBlog.com; July 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Sarah MacMillan {Prairie Perch} said...: Happy Belated Birthday! Hope you enjoyed your time away.; July 20, 2011 at 8:46 PM