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(j) Marina and guest Tanja Maduzia enjoy a cupcake break. (k) and (l): For a botanical touch, embellish gifts with fresh blossoms, herbs, a graceful branch, or a spray of tropical orchids. (m) Taking cues from the party’s pastel palette, assorted treasures are tucked into an antique feed sorter.

(n) Tiny welcome notes were tucked into paper bird pockets perched upon fanciful seatback collages.

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(o) Draped in color-coordinated ribbon, a self-serve candy bar heaped with old-fashioned treats is irresistible for grown- ups, too.

(p) Liza and Miss Pearl. (q) The birthday girl with pal Karla Murray. (r) Guests arrived with photos, ticket stubs, and other mementos of their times with Mary to fill the pages of a friendship book for the guest of honor.

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