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Take the Cake

Zero-calorie ways to sweeten birthday celebrations

by Kara Nelson

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Not enough room on the cake to represent your age in candles? Here's a novel solution — $6 per pack at Plum (5430 Magazine St., 897-3388; www.plumneworleans.com).

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Because they're painted on sealed wood with outdoor paint, these reusable party decorations (18 to 24 inches tall) by local artist Melissa Henry can be hung on your front door or wherever the party is — $65 at Judy at the Rink (The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 891-7018).

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Sweeten the deal from the get-go with a Lulu Notes triple cake invitation that's hard to refuse — $12.50 for a pack of 12 invitations with envelopes (printing costs extra) at Scriptura (Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 219-1113; 5423 Magazine St., 897-1555; www.scriptura.com).

        
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