Daniel Erath / The Times-Picayune Terry, Jane and Kathleen White: Jane's extravagant Dec. 21st birthday party had the New Orleans and Metairie social scene buzzing.

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What’s a birthday party without a birthday cake? Costco sells round, sheet, and bar cakes. Fair warning: A half-sheet cake measuring 12 x 16 inches is more than enough to feed a party crowd.