Ding Dong. It's midnight in Belgium so time to celebrate, big time.

Darling Mensch Deluxe and Gem of a Person Inge, I will do your FABULOUS self short with my words here, but at the very least, I hope you feel adored, appreciated and loved by our YLF community.

I am proud and privileged to call you my very close friend. It makes me sad that you are soooooo far away, and that I hardly see you. Thank heavens we had a month together last year. HAPPY DAYS and priceless memories were made and shared. And until we see each other again, bless email, so we can continue to chat many times a day, sharing loads of laughter, excitement as well as stressful and tearful moments together. Because that’s what close friends do.

Our Queen Stripe, Queen Lilac, Queen Plaid, Queen Satchel, Queen Shirt and Queen Best Posture In the World has never looked better. I love your killer style. You are a thoroughly Urban and Statuesque Belgian Beauty who radiates a special something wherever she is. I LOVE HOW SMILEY YOU ARE all the time. Laughing easily and seeing the humour in things. It’s definitely one of my favourite things about you - of which of course - there are many.

We share a love for all things Modern, Simple, Clean, Dressy and Bold. We love items that are as androgynous as they are ladylike and pretty. We appreciate the power of the classics and prefer to sport short hair. We love all things white, graphic, and identify with our ‘80s punk persona. We stay away from high heels and love walking fast. We enjoy cooking, animals, tea, cake, ice-cream, pasta, chocolate, biscuits, nutrition, seafood, Asian food, edgy TV shows, sci-fi, blaring rock music, yoga, long walks and modern art. We enjoy interior design as much as we enjoy fashion and style. We are Kindred Style Spirits - and I couldn’t be happier about that.

Although it’s fabulously fun each day to share our aesthetic preferences, styles, and hobbies with each other, what I appreciate most about you is your genuine inner style and beauty. Your ability to show compassion, warmth, sensitivity, creativity and empathy are incomparable, Inge. It blows my mind. Your manners are immaculate and you have the nicest and lovliest way about you. You are as stunningly soft and gentle as you are strong. It wows me daily, just how likable and huggable you are. It’s one of your gifts. You are extremely thoughtful and helpful, with amazing attention to detail. You are always positive, balanced, intelligent and open minded. You find solutions to problems fast and furiously, and get on with it. You have a brilliant memory and capacity to give. Your gentleness and high level of engagement are endearing and captivating, making us all feel like we matter, and the most important person in the room. You are SAINT Inge, and shine brightly on all those who meet you. You are a gift and inspiring to us all. Thank you for being the very special person that you are.

I know you’ve heard it many times over, but I can’t adequately express what your ongoing support and love throughout the illnesses and passing of our precious girls meant to me. This selfless support has made a lasting impression and I will never forget it. I can’t thank you enough for being there, Inge.

We hope you have a beautiful long birthday weekend that celebrates your insatiable fabness. We also wish you a year of good health, happiness, exciting adventures, good eats, fun style moments, and lots of laughter.

lots of love
Angie & Greg xo

p.s. Seeing as you will be celebrating all weekend, I’m adding in GO SEAHAWKS, who have made it into the Superbowl on Sunday for the second year in a row. I know you want them to win, (and not the Patriots), and with any of your birthday luck - that will happen.