Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

March 15th, 2013

ojai valley inn

{Magazines by the fire + a beautiful staircase at the Ojai Valley Inn}

It’s funny how much of an impact Daylight Saving Time has on my life. Maybe some of it’s just in my head, but I find I’m that much more open to changing my routine. Instead of pouring myself a glass of wine and curling up on the couch at night, I’m outside with my iPad or going for walks around the neighborhood. It’s been tough to get out of bed these past few mornings, but it feels like spring is finally here and I have no complaints. Have a great weekend!

arranging flowers

{Taking advantage of the gorgeous  blooms at the Farmers’ Market}

periwinkle bralette

{Favorite new accessory: a periwinkle bralette that’s ideal for slouchy shirts}

sun tea

{I’ve been making mint sun tea every day since the weather’s turned warm}

races

{Going to the track for the first time tomorrow in Santa Anita}

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  • http://vickiarcher.com Vicki Archer

    Those flowers are so gorgeous!…I can’t wait for some warmer weather to come to Europe…we’re still getting snow! Hope you have a lovely weekend…xv

    http://vickiarcher.com

  • Alina

    oh my goodness, the flowers… so lovely!

  • Lindsey

    Your blog inspired me to start my own! I slave over trying to make it look legitimate. You are so cool for turning it into a profession! I want to be fabulous just like you!

  • Lexie

    I used to stay at the Ojai valley inn quite a bit and enjoy your photo of the staircase. Santa Anita is really fun to go to the paddock ahead of the race and pick your horse . Money bet or not, you see some beauitful race horses up close and personal. Have fun!

  • http://goingteen.blogspot.sg/ Mariana

    Gorgeous pictures! I’m so in the spring mood too!

    x Mariana | http://www.goingteen.blogspot.com

  • http://theprintedsea.blogspot.de/ Ira

    Amazing post! Have a nice weekend:)

    http://theprintedsea.blogspot.de/

  • http://www.asrlifestyle.blogspot.com.au Amand Sydney Ramos

    Ahhhh these pictures are so relaxing, while here in Australia, the weather is cooling down (or at least it is supposed to be) I can not wait to be spending some more time indoors redecorating and drinking warm tea :)

  • Nico

    So lovely pics! Have a great we too!

    http://lowbudget-lowcost.blogspot.it/

  • http://erstwhilefelicity.blogspot.co.uk/ Sonia
  • http://www.fitforthesoul.com Ellie@Fit for the Soul

    I just always love your photos because something about their quality is so relaxing and delightful~:D And I think we all need to switch it up every now and then! My favorite thing to do is go out on random walks or hikes at the randomnest times.

  • http://polkadottedpearl.com Sabrina

    The staircase is beautiful, and so are the flowers!
    xo
    http://polkadottedpearl.com

  • Emma

    I love flowers! Can’t wait for the weather to get warmer here in DK, so I can get some lovely flowers to – but there is a long way to go :(

    http://emmaengmark.bloggersdelight.dk/

  • http://whatapituka.blogspot.com.ar/ Tabi
  • http://www.mochaandmoccasins.blogspot.ca Monica

    Those fresh flowers are gorgeous! I can’t wait until our farmer markets open up. I think it’s just a bit too cold, and unfortunately I’m not seeing spring here yet!

    M.

  • http://savvycitychic.blogspot.com/ Sam

    I’ve been loving that it’s been light out when I leave work. It inspires me to actually go out and meet up with people instead of just going home and eating dinner.

  • http://www.minervacollection.com Kate Brown

    I love the colour of the bralette and those flowers are beautiful!

  • http://www.mabelandzora.com Mabel and Zora

    We go to Del Mar Race Track. So fun!

  • http://www.thecircleofit.com thecircleofit

    happy 5 year anniversary!!! LOVE your 5 things!!! it can be a blog on its own…just a question…do you ever get a chance to check out the blogs of your fans, e.g., yours truly, and comment? thanks! here is to 50 more years of your blog!!!

  • http://becausepassion.com Eva

    i like the staircase and the flowers..

  • http://www.freelyronnie.blogspot.com Sharon

    mmm spring is wonderful isnt it!!
    this post made me crave sun tea!

    freelyronnie.blogspot.com

  • http://basicsandgold.blogspot.com/ Joanna

    your blog such an inspiration! I love it! thank you!

    http://basicsandgold.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.everything-beautiful.com/ Erica

    Mint tea is my favorite! So refreshing yet healthy!

  • Kerrianne giuffrida

    I’m always inspired by your Friday Favorites, and this week is no different.. Your mint sun tea looks delicious, do you have the recipe anywhere on your blog?

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

    I love the design of the stair case!

    xoxo
    My Blog, Crystal’s Beauty Corner

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

    I love the design of the stair case!

    xoxo
    My Blog, Crystal’s Beauty Corner

  • http://stylethisworld.blogspot.com/ Style This World

    The stairs is absolutely gorgeous!!!

    http://stylethisworld.blogspot.com/

  • http://thevogueword.com/ Vanessa

    the flowers are beautiful <3

    http://thevogueword.com/

  • http://www.flaircat.com Simone

    This makes me long for some sun even more! http://www.flaircat.com

  • http://www.onestilettoatatime.com Abby

    The flowers are so beautiful!

    xoxo

    http://www.onestilettoatatime.com

  • http://www.loveandstuds.it/ lanciacoriandoli
  • http://pilisstyle.blogspot.com/ Pilis’s Style

    I cannot breath in my room without tulips! My most favorite! Love your pictures!
    http://pilisstyle.blogspot.com/

  • Julia
  • http://alishagarner.wordpress.com/ Alisha

    I love reading your “five things” on your blog. It’s a time to see all of your your random thoughts coexist together. I want to start doing the same each week on my blog. I think this will help guide me on my creative path and verbalize all of my quirky random thoughts.

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

    Just a friendly FYI: In your “About” section, it says, “more then a blog”….should be more THAN a blog :)

    Love your blog!

  • http://www.theteacozykitchen.blogspot.co.uk Rachael

    Those flowers are beautiful :) .

    Rachael xx.

    http://www.theteacozykitchen.blogspot.co.uk

  • http://sayitallnoww.blogspot.com.au/ Danielle

    everything in this post is just yum yum yum

    love it

    http://sayitallnoww.blogspot.com.au/

  • http://www.ameliecousineau.com Amélie Cousineau

    Doing it with a lot of style. The pictures are gorgeous and it’s simplicity that makes beauty!

  • http://www.corriegabs.com Gabby

    Love all five! The flowers and bralette are my favorites though :-)

    CORRIEGABS Blog

    http://www.corriegabs.com

  • Giovanna

    Cute! I just bought a similar bralette and I’m obsessed!!

    xx
    Giovanna
    http://www.HeyLoveBlog.com

  • Taitha
  • http://www.lelopez.com apple

    Your flowers are so beautiful. I love spring!

  • Debra

    Oh my goodness, SUN TEA! I love how nostalgic sun tea is for me. This was a childhood staple of mine. It reminds me so much I get tears in my eyes. Love!

  • http://meble-momir.pl meble na wymiar

    lovely pics, so cheerful

  • Henrymonstar

    Nice pictures! Keep updating more on Photographs and Pictures of Sun.