In the center of the illustration, place a charmingly whimsical birthday cake. The cake is a multi-tiered, towering confection adorned with swirls of pink frosting, glitter, and sparkling candles. On the very top tier, there sits a pink duck, elegantly perched and wearing a tiny, sparkly cowgirl hat. The duck has a mischievous glint in its eye and is surrounded by an aura of golden sparkles.

To the left of the cake, a giant, intricately designed pink glitter cowboy boot is planted firmly on the ground. From within the boot peeks a playful rabbit, tipping a glittery cowgirl hat. The boot itself is festooned with elaborate floral patterns, reminiscent of Aubrey Beardsley's ornate detailing.

On the right, an enchanted forest scene unfolds, inspired by Maurice Sendak's and Arthur Rackham's lush, storybook landscapes. Among the twisted, magical trees, glowing fireflies spell out "Happy 40th Birthday" in shimmering letters. These fireflies give off a soft, magical light that bathes the scene in an ethereal glow.

Hovering in the sky, high above the enchanted forest and cake, are cotton candy clouds. The clouds have a fluffy, pastel pink hue, and nestled among them is the name "Nicola," written in an elegant, flowing script with sparkly pink glitter. The letters seem to twinkle and shift with the clouds, as if they are part of the sky itself.

In the background, drawing inspiration from N.C. Wyeth and Maxfield Parrish, the sky is a gradient of twilight blues and purples, with a golden, setting sun casting a warm glow over the entire scene. A herd of tiny, golden, winged ponies can be seen frolicking in the distance, adding a touch of fantasy and wonder.

Every element of the scene is rich in detail and vibrant colors, combining the whimsical nature of Beatrix Potter’s characters with the imaginative and surreal landscapes of Edward Gorey and Quentin Blake. The result is a fantastical, enchanting birthday scene that celebrates Nicola’s 40th with sparkle, whimsy, and joy.

Generated with these themes: Cowgirl hat, Pink glitter, Pink duck, Sparkles, and Happy 40th birthday .

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