Birthdays are kind of a big deal in my book.

I take birthdays pretty seriously.

We’re celebrating my husband’s birthday today - his actual birthday is tomorrow but he’s got dental school finals next week so tomorrow is dedicated to studying.

I created a little spread on the dining room table of the cards and his gifts. I put everything in one box which I’m now regretting as it takes away from the splendor of getting multiple birthday gifts.

I call this cake rustically frosted. I’m no professional but the strawberry flower makes me smile alot.

I also made the cake and frosting from scratch, because that’s how I roll.

[Cake Recipe: super secret/ Frosting Recipe: Link - with ~2 tsp cocoa powder and ~4 tbsp melted chocolate]