pretty little "30th" birthday

This weekend will be my 30th birthday. 30. Seriously, how did this happen? I still look in the mirror and see a young, maybe 23 year old kid. I guess that's the good genes I inherited from my parents that have left me looking like a young adult fresh out of college. I put together an inspiration board for my 30th birthday party this weekend, which I'll be celebrating with friends and family. Even though it most likely won't look anything like this (probably a dinner, drinks and some laughs) a girl can dream right?

If I were a professional party planner, this is what my 30th birthday celebration would look like:

You can also see my last birthday's inspiration board here.

1. Cute birthday invitations

2. black & white (and gold napkins)

3. amazing lace dress

4. and Louboutin heels

5. vibrant colored peonies

6. pop some pink bubbly

7. gold balloons and friends

8. food and wine

As I mentioned before,  30 is a milestone birthday meant to be celebrated. And because of this, I have decided to splurge on a fabulous birthday gift to myself! I can't decide if I should go with a bag, some amazing heels (see above), a new camera......ohhh the choices! What should I do??

And what would you get yourself if you were majorly splurging?

I need some help here!

cheers to the big 3-0!

xo Steph