This past Sunday, 22 April 2012, Claudia Henkel celebrated her 29th birthday.

Claudia decided to keep her birthday low-key and spent Sunday celebrating with her family and boyfriend Orin.

However, as part of a pre-birthday celebration on Friday, Claudia’s bestie, Lorinda Voges, decided to spoil her with a girly lunch at Buddhata at the Design Quarter in Fourways, Johannesburg.

“I share a bond with Claudia which a different than the one I share with some of my other friends. Our history together, especially over the past year, has shaped us into women of strength and character. I wanted to share this day of new beginnings with her,” reveals Lorinda.

“I love Claudia for always being so open and honest,” says Lorinda. “She is a very giving and kind-hearted person…her inner strength is something I truly love!”

Happy Birthday Claudia!

Photos courtesy of Werner Prinsloo for nineteen86 Photography.