Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

February 22nd, 2013

cell phone case

{I finally got around to replacing my dingy old iPhone case with one that’s shiny and sleek}

I’ve come to realize that executing a fantastic weekend takes some planning.  In my early 20s, I said yes to everything – and it was exhausting. As I’ve gotten older, I try not to overcommit myself, which has been a welcomed change. This lack of planning often leads to impromptu adventures and long, lazy days, but occasionally leads to pure boredom. I see now that it should be more of a balance – with some concrete plans, periods reserved for doing nothing (specifically naps, camping out in front of the TV, reading in bed, etc.), being with those you love, with breaks reserved for quiet time alone. I have a good feeling about this weekend and I hope you all enjoy the next couple of days!

inspiration board

{My office inspiration board that’s suddenly looking very ready for warm weather}

pb + marshmallow

{Currently loving: The Hart and the Hunter’s peanut butter + marshmallow cookie}

mint green heels

{Spring splurge: the ultimate sexy sandal in a cool mint green}

pool

{A leisurely day spent by the pool with good friends and Mexican food}

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  • http://kovacconnection.blogspot.com Tanya

    Give me the cookie poolside and I’d be a happy girl! Hooray for weekends.

  • http://www.fashionsnag.com Fashion Snag

    The cookie and the shoes look delicious!

  • meg

    I love your inspiration board. I am yearning for warmer weather (I’m in Chicago :D )

    http://happinessiscreating.com/

  • http://beancakes.wordpress.com/ Kristina

    I love those sandals! x

  • http://www.jessydust.com/ Jessy

    Ouuu. Love the case. Might have to get me a shiny pink one.

    http://www.jessydust.com/

  • http://www.eminhapinto.blogspot.com Emma

    Love everythibg single photos, great inspiration. I do agree a good balance being too busy and bored is very important I need to work on it ;)

    http://www.eminhapinto.blogspot.com

  • http://mademois-elle.com jamie-lee

    Loving your new shoes, so gorgeous!

  • http://smartchicdietreadbooksandfly.blogspot.it FEDERICA

    …. five summer inspired things here in Rome it is a dream…, it snow and rain…..
    Federica from
    smartchicdietreadbooksandfly.blogspot.it

  • http://www.stephanieodesigns.com Stephanie O.

    The cookie + sandals (the day at the pool would be nice too!) would make my day in an instant.

  • http://dreamdaymusings.blogspot.com/ marni zarr

    those sandals are splendid! one of my favorite things about no plan weekends are naps with the door open, loving this pre-spring west coast weather. xo!

  • http://flockingowls.blogspot.com Natalie Smyth

    That cookie looks yummy! And those sandals are awesome. I’m so excited for the warm weather, it’s so cold here in nyc.

  • Emily Novicki

    Is that the iron colored case?

  • bethany

    I love your new Iphone case! I also love your inspiration board! There is a tiny picture of my daughter on it! It is also reminds me a warm, beautiful location vacation:) Always Inspiring:)

  • http://buddhachicandbuttercream.com Kim

    I love perusing 5 Things over coffee on Saturday mornings. A spring splurge is definitely in order! Thank you for inspiring me!

  • http://beancakes.wordpress.com/ Kristina

    Stop by to enter my Alexander Wang Boots Giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/bebrcpn

  • http://www.satchel.co Cambridge Satchel

    Those are very sexy shoes! love them…

  • http://lestylorouge.com Ashley

    Hope you have a good (and balanced!) weekend, doll!

    Love that dainty gold thumb ring in the first shot- so pretty. :)

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

  • http://www.lelivingandco.blogspot.ca Le living and co.

    Love reading your five things post every friday. That shoe is to die for and the pretty plate makes me want to whip up some homemade cookies (oh no..)! xx

  • http://martabarcelonastyle.blogspot.com.es Marta

    wow!!! soo amazing!!!

    http://martabarcelonastyle.blogspot.com.es

    (how to combine a brown leather jacket)

  • bestdressedpoland.blogspot.com

    The idea of spending time by the pool – lovely and Polish cheesecake ….yummy!
    have a nice weekend

    best dressed Poland

  • http://haideeandco.blogspot.com/ Haidee
  • http://www.candystilettos.com Jamie

    peanut butter and marshmellow cookies? those look delicious!! XO
    Jamie
    http://www.candystilettos.com

  • http://Thesinglediaries.com Jen H

    So true about having to plan out your weekends. The best weekends always get started when decisions get made on Tuesdays- whether that means lots of activities or simply blocking off time to do nothing at all!

  • Lauren at adorn la femme

    Minty shoes for summer? I’m in!!!!

    (=’.'=)
    -Lauren at adorn la femme

  • http://petitemaisonoffashion.blogspot.com Petite Maison of Fashion

    I love your new iPhone case and your spring splurge. Both lovely items.

    petitemaisonoffashion.blogspot.com

  • http://www.designers-artists.com DNA (designers-artists)

    Love your inspiration board.

    http://www.designers-artists.com

  • http://thedrasticallyblog.blogspot.com V

    Those marshmallow cookies should pay me a visit! Also, I LOVE moodboards!

  • http://www.crystalsbeautycorner.blogspot.com Crystal Ike

    Love the sandals!

    xoxo
    Crystal’s Beauty Corner

  • http://www.darkbluestripes.com/ Dark Blue Stripes

    Great inspiration board.

    Christie x

    Dark Blue Stripes

  • http://www.flaircat.com Simone
  • http://midnight-snark.blogspot.com Kim

    oh gosh, it’s probably too early for pb/marshmallow cookies but i want one right now! :)

    -kim
    midnight snark

  • http://fashionramble.com Fashion Ramble

    I’m so jealous of your weather !! Here it’s snowing …. still !
    I love these posts-series with five things !

    Love,
    http://fashionramble.com

  • http://www.onestilettoatatime.com Abby

    And here I am in 38 degree Celsius summer weather longing for the cooler wintery seasonal change!

    xoxo

    http://www.onestilettoatatime.com

  • Marlissa Mai-Lin
  • Stylelovely

    Look delicious!!

    xxx kisses and love!
    http://www.stylelovely.com

  • http://Minttheblog.com Jessica

    I have that case but in gold! Love it!!

    Mint The Blog

    Xx

  • Stefanie

    Just bought those shoes…. Thanks for the recommendation :)

  • http://fashionbrunette.blogspot.com Charlotte

    Love those posts, you always share good pics!

    http://fashionbrunette.blogspot.com

  • http://xmisschiarax.blogspot.be/ Chiara

    it’s still snowing here! btw, nice shots :)

    Chiara♥
    xmisschiarax.blogspot.com

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  • http://www.thedoubledubs.etsy.com The Double Dubs

    After over a foot of snow the last few days….that chair by the pool is calling my name!

  • http://distinguisheddiva.blogspot.com/ Adeola Naomi

    Love the board

  • http://www.stephanieportfolio.wordpress.com Stephanie

    Very inspiring! I need to plan my weekends more often! :)

  • http://Justcallmetiffles.blogspot.com Tiffany

    Love those mint green shoes. Simple & Sexy.

  • Georgia

    Your hair looks great! Love the cut.

  • http://www.sparklesandshoes.com Kelly

    I love these mint shoes, I think I am actually going to include them in a post next week!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

  • http://vodkainfusedlemonade.com Agi

    Love your outfit, especially the shoes. It’s amazing how things we wore when we were younger are coming back into style.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

  • http://glitterandpearls.com lexi

    Those sandals are absolutely gorgeous! And I’m looking up that cookie recipe now!
    Lexi @ Glitter, Inc.

  • http://lifebylindsay.com Lindsay Stewart

    I LOVE those shoes!!! The touch of gold is awesome! And um… hello… That cookie??? We are supposed to be getting ready for swimsuit season, which you make it hard to do when you put pictures of impossibly yummy looking cookies up!

  • http://www.pink255.com Amara

    Cookie looks yum
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