Yes I said it! I’m turning 30! GAH!!! And while I have not fully digested that fact, or that it is happening next week, I figured I should begin processing it. I know for some of you this glorious transition has already happened, and I take full assurance in your words of how wonderfully fantastic being 30 can actually be. I just can’t even grasp that this is finally happening, and right around the corner too! I still feel like “Didn’t I just turn 21?” “How have my twenties already come and gone?” But they have, and being able to embrace turning 30 is made a whole lot easier by reflecting on how much I have figured out about myself.
For instance, when we were getting married {just about 10 years ago}, and doing what all young engaged couples do; registering, I wanted white plates. Solid w h i t e plates, however the soon-to-be-hubby, not so much! We got a very dark modern patterned plate set, and replaced that set 6 years later with a colonial blue and cream colored set from IKEA. Well 10 years later, this girl still wants her white plates!
Now along with buying accessories for my house, I do L.O.V.E. some stand out accessories for myself. And one of the best parts about turning 30, is I have seen my taste develop and blossom, but also remain true over the last 10+ years. I knew early on that I loved anything white, another thing that was always true was anything with brown leather in it.
And if we are pairing the two, and throwing in a little metal in the mix, all the better! I don’t tend to pick out pieces that are overly “trendy”, which some might think of as boring or predictable. I like to think of it as “classic”. When you truly know your taste and style, then you can remain true to yourself, and have only the items you really love, and those will never go out of style!
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While I know turning 30 is not as scary as some make it out to be, I’m excited to embrace this next decade of my life, and am walking confidently in the things I have already learned about myself, and looking forward to adding more to my list. Which I will share more on as the May 3rd gets closer!
Pinky at Designs by Pinky says
Honey, 30 is a GREAT milestone birthday but I have to tell you, your 40’s will be the BEST years of your life! I promise!!! You seem very wise and know what you want which I love. I also ALWAYS want something for my home for a gift, a gift card to Home Goods is like gold to mne:):):)
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Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
I’m right there with ya on the French bread boards! Happy Birthday, Bre! Hope you get your white dishes some day!
Danielle says
Happy Early Birthday. I’m 36 now. I remember when I was turning 30 and I was so not happy about it. It just seemed THIRTY!!! Ha! Ha! But I still feel like a teenager inside. Hope you get all you wish for your birthday and more! x
Charisa says
Thirty is wonderful ๐ the morning I turned 30, I wrote down all the significant things that happened to me grouped into 3 decades. .. And I bawled like a baby at the goodness of God ๐ Jesus is waiting for you in your 30’s too…And that’s what makes it wonderful ๐ <3
Blondie's Journal says
I vaguely remember 30! Ha! I was scared and didn’t take it very well…I felt like I really had to be and act responsible! Then it was fine and as it turned out, my 30’s were probably the years that I felt the youngest in my whole life.
I had to laugh about skipping the clothes in Marshall’s and heading right to the home decor! That’s me. And when hubby complains about all the things I get from UPS, I have to point out they are always things for our home. Not that I dress like a bum, I just prefer that my house looks better than me!
XO,
Jane
Mindy says
Are you kidding me right now!? 30!? Man, it seems forever ago. You’re a baby! I’m pushin’ 40, now that’s crazy!
I wanted white dishes, too. My mom found some for me two years ago at…..wait for it….the Dollar Store. I’m in love with them and they’ve held up great. No chips or anything.
Alice Wingerden says
Stop it! Seriously stop it! I am 32 and still feel like I just turned 24 or something ๐ It is crazy turing the big 3-0! but then it’s not that big of a deal. hehe.
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Oh, thirty is nothing. I had no problem turning 30, but 40 and then 50 whole other story and now I’m pushing 60 in less than 2 years. I love receiving things for the home too for my birthday.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
i’d love to have some of that cake to celebrate with you! happy birthday!