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://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.co.uk/ Stacey

    I love those flowers! Spring still hasn’t sprung her yet, and I’m desperately awaiting its arrival now!

    xoxo
    Stacey

    http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.co.uk/

  • http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com Lauryn

    LOVE those flowers! You always make everything look so cute.

    xx.

    http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com

    • http://SMARTCHICDIETREADBOOKSANDFLY.IT FEDERICA

      NICE pics and post!
      I WAIT FOR YOU FOR A NEW INTERESTING MAKE UP POST!
      KIss KISS from ROME
      Federica smartchicdietreadbooksandfly.blogspot.it

  • http://www.wrinkledchiffon.com Grace @ Wrinkled Chiffon

    Lucky that Spring has sprung there in Cali! I wish the same here in HK…hopefully soon. ;) If you get a chance, I would love for you to stop by and check out my ONE HUNDRED this week – WORK style! Have a great weekend and have fun at the races!

    xo Grace
    http://www.wrinkledchiffon.com

  • http://fitandfashion.wordpress.com Christina

    The flowers are beautiful. They are really a testament to spring. I wish it was the same here. We had snow yesterday!! I know, WHAT? – Well hopefully by easter I can pack away uggs and wintercoats :)

  • http://dimitrisalon.blogspot.fr dimitri

    Beautiful flowers. I love these colors. And your sun tea looks so delicious.

  • Gail

    I always look forward to your Five Things posts! I’m an English teacher in Scotland and I got my class to send me photos of their own five things to make a display – they’ve loved the task. So thanks for all the inspiration!

    • Emily

      That’s so cute. Thank you for sharing.

  • http://www.and-kate.blogspot.com and kate

    I am so excited for Spring as well, I especially love the lighter evenings, sitting outside reading a book or sketching is always a favourite past-time of mine in the Spring/Summer.
    I am loving the bralet, I’ve been meaning to buy one of these as they look so comfy!
    Have a wonderful weekend
    Lots of Love
    Kate xo

    http://www.and-kate.blogspot.com

  • http://www.niamhkelly.wordpress.com Niamh Kelly

    The flowers are so pretty! Niamh x

    http://www.niamhkelly.wordpress.com

  • sb_sweetie

    Another vapid list o’ five…brilliant work, Emily.

    • Natalie

      Me thinks you are o’ snotty

  • http://www.thekeypieces.co.uk Lou

    I love the flowers and the colour of the bralette is so pretty.

    Have an amazing weekend.

    Lou

    http://www.thekeypieces.co.uk

  • http://www.styleclouds.de Styleclouds

    Wonderful five things! xo, Christina

    Styleclouds

  • http://www.lapetiteolga.com/ La Petite Olga

    Can’t wait until we switch time here, finally coming home from work when it’s still sunny outside…
    Oh that tea looks so delicious!
    Have a great weekend!

    xx Olga
    La Petite Olga

  • http://www.moonslipper.com Siobhan

    Such a lovely Friday post! The colours are so fresh and spring-like, it’s complimenting the rare blast of sunshine we’re getting here in Ireland this morning! Have a lovely weekend!

    http://www.moonslipper.com

  • http://singingcream.com/ Singing Cream

    I’m jealous of your weather (snowing heavily today in Poland).

  • http://raindropsofsapphire.wordpress.com RaindropsofSapphire

    Those flowers are gorgeous! Our clocks don’t change for about a week though :) :)

    http://www.raindropsofsapphire.com

  • http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com Ally

    Those flowers are gorgeous! Nothing better than some fresh bouquets

    http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/alelasirah Alela Sirah
  • Patricia

    Going to the track reminds me of Charlie Sheen in 2 and a 1/2 men! Hahaha
    Hope you have fun. Happy Friday!
    http://zestfest.blogspot.com

  • http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com Supal {chevrons and éclairs}

    I will admit that I am so jealous! slouchy tee bralettes and sun tea and fleurs! Living in Scotland this past year has really made me miss my stateside home… This post has got me itching for a real spring!

    http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com

  • Nancy Warden

    We get so caught up in our own lives….. Opening weekend at Oaklawn Park has been such a huge event in Arkansas for my whole life and it never occurred to me that opening day would be special at other tracks as well. Talk about the ostrich with her head in the sand…..

  • http://thenewmomma.com Shasta

    Those flowers are just beautiful, as is that bralette!

  • http://glamourgirl-bg.blospot.com Iliyana
  • http://midnight-snark.blogspot.com Kim

    Pretty flowers! And that fireplace looks so quaint and cozy.

    -Kim
    midnight snark

  • http://Sweetsouthernnecessity.blogspot.com Ashley

    Love your blog Emily and congrats on 5 years! Is there a recipe for the sun tea?!

  • http://www.insalatadisillabe.blogspot.com Elisa @ Insalata di Sillabe

    Those flowers are simply gorgeous! I’ll go looking for some similar to those tomorrow at the Farmers’ Market!
    Have a great weekend!

    http://www.insalatadisillabe.blogspot.com
    xo, Elisa

  • http://quinncooperstyle.com Quinn Cooper

    You inspired me to go to the farmers market this weekend. The mint tea looks so delicious, I’ll have to try this at home.

    Quinn Cooper Style

  • http://pinksole.com Rachelle

    Love the bralette.

    xo
    http://pinksole.com

  • pretty little things

    I agree – daylight savings is definitely affecting me too! xo

    http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/

  • http://thefabulouslifeofanaturaldisaster.com abigailsterling

    Love these photos – those stairs from Ojai are gorgeous!
    I went to the track the first time two years ago in Saratoga, NY. We dressed up in floral dresses and big hats – such a fun time (and atmosphere).

    x the fabulous life of a natural disaster

  • Ash

    Those flowes are beautiful, which reminds me I need to pick some up for my home..

    Xo,
    http://sincerelymissashley.blogspot.ca/

  • http://www.birdsandbeez.nl Kimberly

    Beautiful pictures! Love it all <3

  • http://poorlittleitgirl.com Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl

    There is nothing better than a cute little bralette you can wear and be comfortable in…great roundup!

    xoxo
    Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl
    http://poorlittleitgirl.com

  • http://dreamsinhd.blogspot.com/ Molly {Dreams in HD}

    gorgeous flowers!

  • http://www.intotheblonde.com/ Adele

    Those spring blooms look amazing!
    Have a wonderful weekend Hun xoxo
    http://www.intotheblonde.com/

  • http://fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com Amy Shaughnessy

    I’ve got to make tea this weekend! I love drinking sweet tea in the spring and summer.

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

  • http://www.shoegaloutintheworld.com/ Shoegal Out In The World

    Great photos… Every Friday I anticipate for your “Five Things” posts…

    Happy Weekend!!!

    xoxo, Violeta, Shoegal Out In The World

    http://www.shoegaloutintheworld.com/

  • http://www.rhymeswithfashion.com Alexandra

    Seriously, daylight past 4pm is like a dream come true! Beautiful pictures, as always!
    Happy Friday!
    -Alexandra
    http://www.rhymeswithfashion.com

  • http://www.fashiondenis.com/ Denisa

    That flowers are amazing. Nice pics.

    http://www.fashiondenis.com/

  • http://sweetsplendor.wordpress.com Lauren | Sweet Splendor

    I can’t wait for the warm weather to return in Philadelphia–that tea looks delicious! We’re still forced to drink warm tea here until winter is over!

  • http://www.maxandhiscoco.com/ Siobhan

    That staircase is absolutely gorgeous! I love finding little works of art built into surrounding architecture. Thanks for the Friday morning eye candy!
    xo
    http://www.maxandhiscoco.com/

  • http://joliejouel.com Ashleigh @ Jolie Jouel

    Happy weekend!! Great photos, as always. ~ ashleigh

    My jewelry blog: http://www.joliejouel.com

  • http://lucylouminous.blogspot.co.uk Lucy

    I love it when Spring starts to emerge. I have already started to thoroughly enjoy buying fresh flowers.
    I love how crisp the air is too. It always puts a smile on my face :)

    Louminous

    x

  • http://strollingthecityinheels.com Emma Finlayson

    I feel so much more energized in the evenings now, but I am having a tough time getting up in the morning. Ah well, I’ll get over it!

  • http://www.sarahcarlsonetc.blogspot.com Sarah Carlson

    Such beautiful flowers! I used to admire farmer’s market blooms every time I went, but until you did your perfect bouquet tutorial, I didn’t get them. Now my house is full of fragrant color! Thanks!

  • http://www.partiesandpearls.blogspot.com Tracy

    Wish Daylight Savings had me feeling that way, I am sluggish as hell this week. Love the flowers pic, gorgeous.

  • http://www.runwaychef.com Alyssa

    It has been so rough getting up this week hasn’t it?! Thank God for warming weather and large cups of coffee!

    xo,

    Alyssa
    http://www.runwaychef.com

  • http://cchicc3.wordpress.com/ Chelsea

    Coming home after work and it still being sunny has absolutely changed my routine! I love it and I love that “suntea”… I’ll definitely have to try it!

    -Classy Chic & Chardonnay
    http://cchicc3.wordpress.com/

  • http://www.fashionedible.com FashionEdible

    These are some really beautiful “five things!” Loving the signs that spring is near.

    FashionEdible Blog

  • http://arumlilea.blogspot.com Leanne

    Two of my favourite things: ice tea and fresh flowers!

    Love from South Africa

    http://arumlilea.blogspot.com

  • http://www.weheartbeautyblog.com Lara

    So cute. I love those stairs in Ojai! I have never been, but yours is the third blog I’ve read this week that is featuring something from that same Inn. I’m clearly missing out!!

    Have a great weekend :)

    xox Lara http://www.weheartbeautyblog.com