Cupcakes and Cashmere

Bright Details

July 9th, 2010

Yesterday I spent some time browsing around a stationery store and came home with some cheery note cards (#3) and a practical note cube in yellows and greens (#4). It reminded me how much of an impact the smallest bit of color can have on a room, so I’ve collected several other objects that are sure to bring a dose of sunshine inside. Here’s to hoping the sun will actually come out this weekend in L.A.

1. Kate’s Paperie, File Folders (Set of 12): $16
2. Paper Source, Blue and Curry Pom Pom Towels (Set of 2): $19.95
3. Jack and Lulu, Green Stripes Folded Notes (Set of 10): $12.50
4. Jonathan Adler, Note Cubes: $13
5. Target, Yellow and Red Stripes Tumbler (Set of 8): $19.99
6. Crate and Barrel, Utensil Holder/Condiment Tray: $6.95 and $8.95
7. Jonathan Adler, Luggage Tags: $6
8. IKEA, Paper Napkins (Set of 50): $1.99

http://www.myfeathersbybird.com Sandra
love the bright colors!
http://www.hellopretty.net Hello Pretty
Loving those file folders.. makes me want to organize. And that’s rare. xo- karrie
http://www.hellopretty.net
http://www.imreallyamermaid.com JL
the colors are easily one of the best parts of summer, adorable!
http://www.imreallyamermaid.com
http://ramblelina.blogspot.com ezzie
adorable!
i especially love the Crate& Barrel utensil holder/condiment tray
Monica
You missed my favorite chic office supply store of all!
http://www.sortingwithstyle.com
Have you seen it before?
love love LOVE your blog btw!
http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com Rachel (heart of light)
I love those utensil and condiment holders! So genius for eating outdoors in the summer.
http://whatnerissaying.blogspot.com Nerissa
I love colorful stationary and things too! You can get some cute and colorful desk organizer stuff for cheap right now at Marshall’s and I pick up most of my note cards from Target. If you’re looking for some really cheap organizing solutions check out the Dollar Tree or other dollar stores. I’m always surprised by the stuff I find there.
http://www.antiquatedtreasures.blogspot.com Danielle
Adorable! The splash of color really does make all the difference.
http://lilmissfina.blogspot.com gina
<3 the luggage tags
http://thefeliblog.de f
love everything
http://www.thefeliblog.com
http://www.indelible.tv Thea
Great tip – you’re soo right
http://highfashionwhore.tumblr.com/ nesha
Finally, someone else who loves stationary as much as I do. I thought I was weird or something.
Nesha,
http://highfashionwhore.tumblr.com/
http://theowlscloset.blogspot.com The Owl’s Closet
i love browsing in stationary stores, too. they always have such beautiful prints and vibrant colors that inspire:) loving those luggage tags! they’re adorable! have a great weekend, emily!
TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com
http://asequindressatbreakfast.wordpress.com aSequinDressatBreakfast
super cute! i pack as many bright colored things into my place as possible-and they all seem to complement each other!
http://asequindressatbreakfast.wordpress.com
http://eastcoastgirl.us Erma
All the bright colors of the stationery and the pom poms on the towels make me happy.
http://honeysucklechic.com Ashley @ honeysucklechic.com
Such cute filing folders! Vintage & colorful!
Em–I posted pics of my wedding cake design! Check them out!
http://www.honeysucklechic.com/2010/07/09/my-custom-designed-wedding-cake/
Have a fun weekend!
Ashley
http://modernyces.com/ Natalia Oliveira
Cool findings!
http://modernyces.com/
http://www.mizzscoopreport.blogspot.com Charis S.
i WANT those pom pom towels like NOW! how cute!
CS
Do you have anymore cute gift sites to share? I’m on the lookout for the perfect “hostess” gift for a friend.
http://emilypanda.wordpress.com Emily//The Lesser Panda
all pretty things!
http://www.raindropsofsapphire.com Lorna
Very cute Emily
http://www.raindropsofsapphire.com
Vixenlibra
I really love your blog! The aspect and photographs are so refreshing, and pleasantly pretty! I always wish for more posts throughout the day. Thanks for what you do!
http://www.samaireinvancouver.blogspot.com Samaire
So much for little pops of colour making a change in a room….I just painted my walls turquoise!!
http://www.samaireinvancouver.blogspot.com
Michelle
First typo I’ve seen after years of reading your blog! StationEry (easy way to remember: e=envelopes!) You still rock, don’t worry.
http://clarkmurdock.blogspot.com Melanie
I really love the Johnathan Adler luggage tags, I have a serious obsession with cute luggage tags, even though I only travel like once a year!
http://blablabybeck.blogspot.com/ becka
good prices, love the colors
http://detcetera.blogspot.com/ Daniela
Love the colors. This takes me back to the collection I have when I was younger and makes me want to restart it!
http://detcetera.blogspot.com/
http://thenothingspecialbynoelledowning.blogspot.com Noelle
I love your blog dear
My blog:
thenothingspecialbynoelledowning.blogspot.com
http://TiffanysSmallWorld.blogspot.com TiffanysSmallWorld
cute stuff!
http://michaelskara.blogspot.com kara lynn
those napkins are divine and so INEXPENSIVE!! thanks for the idea.
i am headed for ikea first thing next week. so bright and cheery!
i would love if you wanted to check out my blog… it’s
http://www.michaelskara.blogspot.com/
http://muchtomydelight.blogspot.com muchtomydelight
That cheery yellow condiment holder is so adorable. I love adding touches like that to party spreads. Cute stuff!
http://remplirlesblancs.blogspot.com/ anne
nice blog!
(added to my favorites!)
http://remplirlesblancs.blogspot.com/
http://www.betweenmycurls.wordpress.com Luisa
Very true,to keep my room colorful I always have some flowers.
http://www.betweenmycurls.wordpress.com
http://yourfashionology.blogspot.com/ Kelli
I love keeping my room bright and colorful. It makes me want to keep it looking that way all the time.
http://yourfashionology.blogspot.com/
http://yourfashionology.blogspot.com/ Kelli
I love having a bright and colorful room. It makes me want to keep it that way all the time.
http://www.kinseym.com Kinsey Michaels
You sure know how to pick them Em! I love those luggage tags and colorful tumblers. They are so reasonably priced. I always try to infuse color into a room whenever I can. Such as my boring officespace, which looks a little more cheerful with a colorful mousepad.
http://bellabeebee.blogspot.com/ Beth
So pretty and bright. I love those file folders. I’m in love with pretty and colorful file folders, they make work so much more fun.
melanie
Hi, I am Brazilian and I follow your blog
I Love you and you are very pretty!
thousand kisses!
http://www.littleredbook-thatshaute.blogspot.com Little Red Book
Love the Jack and Lulu cards!
http://www.allthisgraceandcharm.blogspot.com Carly
I’m always buying lovely file folders such as those pictured – I never can figure out how to show them off, however…
XO
Carly
All this is Grace and Charm
http://allthisgraceandcharm.blogspot.com
http://deborahsfindydigs.blogspot.com/ Deborah
Luv the tumblers – almost has a vintage feel.
http://www.put2gether.wordpress.com Stephanie
seriously love your site. pretty much every page. just spent an hour here! keep it up!
http://www.amidnightowl.blogspot.com Lauren
I love how fresh your blog is. It’s so girly!
http://www.ciaochessa.com Chessa!
Stationary stores are one of my shopping weaknesses. seriously and while I was pregnant and unable to really buy any clothes (although I was definitely one of those gals who desperately tried to fashion regular clothes into maternity clothes) I went bananas on the stationary and other paper goods – napkins, stationary, paper plates, plastic cups, notecards, everything.
and ps, you’re so right about the pink situation! Lucia has A LOT of pink but I didn’t want to overdo it in her room or for her first photos. In fact, the picture is in black and white but the carpet is actually a light blue/lavender. I loved the pattern on it – it is really feminine and whimsical but not overly so bc of the color. I think I will do a post on her nursery soon. you’ve inspired me! x
http://www.adventuresintheboot.blogspot.com the boot
love the pompom towels!
a how-to question that i can’t seem to find the answer to anywhere: how did you make that lovely photo collage?
thankyou!
http://heelsandinspiration.blogspot.com Kelly Frances
the file folders are just what i need!! what a great deal
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heelsandinspiration.blogspot.com
http://www.fashionizehaus.com Fashionizehaus.com
I whore for color so I thoroughly understand your vibe in this post. Adore the File folders, with as much paperwork as I have to keep track of, it just might be enjoyable if the folders were this pretty.
Keep Fashionizing!
http://www.fashionizehaus.com
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