Cupcakes and Cashmere

Words to Live By

February 27th, 2013

I’m addicted to Pinterest. As someone who loves to collect visual inspiration, but struggles with organization, it fits my needs perfectly. The one thing that doesn’t always resonate with me is the influx of written inspiration. The words never seem applicable to my life, so with that in mind, I decided to create a manifesto. It’s simple and to the point, but filled with the things I hold to be most important. I like that it speaks to where I am currently, but that it’s open to change and interpretation the older I get. But for now, it’s surprisingly rewarding to see a list that reminds me of everything that matters most.

I’d love to know what you would include in your manifesto?

http://lifeinblackandwhite.org Sara
I did a similar thing a little over a year ago on my blog (http://www.lifeinblackandwhite.org/2012/01/project-i-believe-part-2.html). I modeled it after an Audrey Hepburn quote (“I believe in pink…”) that I found inspiring. It’s a good thing to write down and re-read often!
http://www.letitflowjournals.tumblr.com Taryn
Love it!
http://www.sophisticatedsass.com Andrea
Love!
http://ploughyourownfurrow.wordpress.com Joani Schofield
I too have a pinterest addiction I am a collector by nature and it allows me to collect images to my heart’s content! lovely words, btw.
http://www.bellechantelle.com Chantelle
Your manifesto is perfect. I think I’m going to print it out and stick it on my positivity/motivation wall. I did that will Gala’s manifesto as well.
http://englishbelle.blogspot.com/ Elle Ramirez
I love this mantra I completely agree. My 2013 mantra is: Live well, eat well, dress very very well.
http://Misspinkstyle.net Adela
This is great
Mine are: everything happens for a reason
Change is like a small holiday
Adela x
Misspinkstyle.net
http://www.clancyosullivan.blogspot.com Clancy O’Sullivan
This is beautiful! and so many of these eloquently written lines are applicable to my life too. Thank you for putting it in writing. I might need to do the same
Jennifer
Be brave. Live authentically.
http://strollingthecityinheels.com Emma Finlayson
Love the manifesto. Totally pertains to me and what I strive to achieve.
Allie
Love everything but “all you have is your reputation”?
http://www.insparisian.com brooke
i love “be easier on yourself” and “strive for perfection, settle for good enough.” as a type A person, i’m always trying to let the small things go!
http://www.insparisian.com
sabine
I love it!
I was wondering on which computer program did you make it?
Would love to make mine:)
http://lejlatravels.blogspot.com/ Lejla
Pinterest is the best…Nice manifesto..:)
http://lejlatravels.blogspot.com/
http://www.stephanieodesigns.com Stephanie O.
Love this, Emily, thanks for sharing!
http://meghansilva.blogspot.com Meghan
Love this post , well put.
xo Meg<3
Meghan Silva’s Blog
http://www.fashionsnag.com Fashion Snag
Love these! Nothing to add except PETS RULE!
http://www.FashionSnag.com
http://www.lynseylovesfood.com Lynsey
A reminder to keep working on what you love. xo
Gildete Lima
This post is so remarkable, Emily!!
http://hungrygoat.blogspot.com Katie
A life lived in fear is a life half lived.
http://juliettelaura.blogspot.com/ juliette laura
This is so perfect, and has certainly got me thinking. I should give writing a manifesto a try! Thanks for the inspiration, yours is beautiful.
xoxo
Juliette Laura
juliettelaura.blogspot.com
http://baublestobubbles.com Olivia
This is the perfect manifesto! I feel like this totally relatable to my life!
Audrey
I like this idea a lot– I agree, the written manifestos/’inspirational images’ on Pinterest never resonate with me, never inspire me or remind me of how to be my best self. The closest one has come to resonating with me is the lululemon manifesto. I appreciate the idea of creating your own manifesto, and your words to live by are laudable, sweet, and kind. I’m inspired to create my own some day!
Laurel
Be calm. Be present. Believe.
Laurel
thanks for this
http://floatingthrufields.blogspot.com/ Kim@floatingthrufields
Cool I really like this! I have been reminding myself to be thankful and grateful even when things are frustrating and to find joy in the small things. I want to make little illustrated prints to put in my cube
http:/primpandpaper.blogspot.com Francesca
Love this manifesto! Will definitely try making one as well
Lauren
What about, “Look beyond outfits, accessories, and decor?”
- Roberta Whittiker
  Hmmm, what a strange remark to make given that this is a blog about fashion, home decor, food, lifestyle. This is not CNN
http://Www.kristixoxo.com Kristi
I love this! I remember reading your blog in the ‘old days’ and you had a list of things you liked which ended with cupcakes and cashmere – it was everything I liked, too – any chance you still have that list somewhere on your blog?
http://www.dcstyleboard.blogspot.com Angel
These are excellent words to live by Emily! My motto is simply to live– live fearlessly, live for the ones you love, and live for the impact you can make. Simple to remember, takes a lifetime to strive towards
http://www.dcstyleboard.blogspot.com
http://mochaandmoccasins.blogspot.ca Monica
Love this (and Pinterest)!
I need to print this off and post it in my room
M.
http://www.soyouagree.com Donna
This is simply amazing! I love the never be late, that is so me. I’d add my life mantra to this “everything happens for a reason”.
http://www.soyouagree.com
http://www.luvandkiwi.com Tish
Smile and the world will smile back.
Eat your vegetables.
Floss often.
Be the love you wish to see and feel in your relationships.
Call your mama.
Never let someone still your light.
Embrace the kiwi power.
http://NicoleAutumnC.com Nicole Autumn
I love this. Great job!
http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com Lauryn
Love this! I would add “integrity is everything” & “eat clean!”
http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com
Lauren at adorn la femme
These are the best words to live by~so enchanting and true! If you would like me to add one more it would be: be true to oneself and be happy who you are and don’t be afraid to reveal your true self!
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-Lauren at adorn la femme
http://www.thepursesnatcher.net Sarah
Great inspirational words!
The Purse Snatcher
Margherita
I completely ageee with all your phrases!
Except perhaps that i’m always late… but i’m trying to change it!!
Love the “(including pet)”
http://www.eminhapinto.blogspot.com Emma
Absolutely amazing really xx need to do the same!!
Www,eminhapinto.blogspot.com
Eva
Wow, what an adorable dress !
http://siblingsscrapbook.blogspot.com
http://lestylonoir.wordpress.com/ Sandra
Great manifesto! So true!
Sandra
http://lestylonoir.wordpress.com/
Heather
Great inspiration for the day! I feel as though this could be something you could read every morning and get something different from it every single day. It’s too easy to get caught up in life’s stresses!! Thank you for sharing these positive words!
Clare
I found this so inspirational. I’m a college freshman and I’ve loved your site since I started following a few months ago. I’ve always found at completely aspirational, but this post really touched me. I’m a total (sometimes painfully so) perfectionist, and I loved that this manifesto seemed to address that quirk/flaw/personality trait, but without letting it take control. So many “mantras” just stick with bland ‘be yourself’ or ‘take deep breaths’ but when I read your manifesto, it actually feels like something to live up to. Thanks! xo
http://www.alittlemoorelove.com Mallory Moore
Love this manifesto!! Very inspired to write one for myself!
http://www.skystylecouture.blogspot.com Alaina
I absolutely love this! I love how you made it your own! You’ve inspired me to create one myself
http://www.treehousetastes.blogspot.com Lizzy
love the manifesto! i like buy fresh flowers and be easier on yourself – that’s one i want to adopt!
http://www.thekeypieces.co.uk Lou
I love Pinterest too and spend so much time on there. It is such a great and lovely way to collect all of my ideas in one place.
Lou
http://www.thekeypieces.co.uk
http://dcinstyle.com/ Elena
Gold words!!! I agree, Pinterest is a great source of inspiration!
http://dcinstyle.com/
meg
What a perfect quote. I may have to steel this.
happinessiscreating
http://whoispaetrischa.blogspot.de/ Patricia
You manifesto is absolut good. A perfect one. What I would include, I dont know you made it
Lovely Patricia