I’m one of those people that LOVES birthdays, especially my own. I’ve been known to throw three or four parties to celebrate- and this past week, the week before my birthday (on Friday, October 3rd), has definitely been a celebratory one here at home.

We’re having some friends over on Saturday, and I’ve decided to serve, in lieu of a birthday cake with 34 candles, 34 cupcakes with a candle each. Lovely.

I’ve decided on Red Velvet and Lavender cupcakes, two flavors I’ve been developing and will hopefully introduce at The Bakeshop soon. The Lavender Cupcakes, which were tweaked a lot from the basic recipe over at Cream Puffs In Venice, are quite possibly my very favorite cupcakes ever. If you enjoy exotic floral flavors, you’ll love them too.

I’ll post photos of my birthday cupcakes this weekend, after all the festivities are over.