Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

May 6th, 2011

{First strawberries of the season}

 

This week was filled with intense spring cleaning. After last week’s cosmetic drawer make-over, I’ve continued the trend and have since re-done our bookcases so that they’re more streamlined and organized. As some of you have already noticed, I also did a little bit of cleaning up on the blog as well. Bri Emery, of Design Love Fest, did a fantastic job sprucing things up around here and I couldn’t be happier with with my new sidebars and navigation. Since last weekend was essentially one long party, I’m looking forward to getting things back on track, with one extended outing to the Rose Bowl Flea Market.

 

 

{I love the idea of decorating with old suitcases via Anthropologie}

{A group of favorites: Diptyque’s “Baies” and Billy Ball flowers}

{Crisp new (monogrammed!) bedding courtesy of Au Lit Fine Linens}

{Best idea for a gift ever: Bath truffles from a good friend}

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  • http://enmodesham.blogspot.com Shamini

    strawberries… yummy yummy strawberries!!
    i think i’ve eaten 2 kilos already since Tuesday… no good i know, but i loooove strawberries!
    xoxo

  • http://thelilbee.com The Lil Bee

    Your monogram couldn’t be any cooler if it was OMG.

  • Monica

    ooooh those old suitcases are so cool !
    http://mywonderfulworldof-fashion.blogspot.com/

  • http://justbreathe18.blogspot.com/ Shea Nichole

    I just love those suitcases! You could store anything in them!!!

    http://justbreathe18.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.mywordsinterestslife.blogspot.com Emily

    Nothing beats the first taste of spring fruits does it! Have a great weekend.

    Emily @ http://www.mywordsinterestslife.blogspot.com

  • http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com/ Michelle

    love the old suitcase idea :)

    http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

  • http://laurrenwelch.blogspot.com laurren

    The blog looks so lovely! Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

  • http://lovealamode.wordpress.com Rachel from Love a la Mode

    Bath things are always a nice gift, and I love the crisp monogrammed linens, they look so grown up and romantic!
    Bisous,
    Rachel
    http://lovealamode.wordpress.com

  • http://nataliavalerieblog.blogspot.com Natalia Valerie

    Seriously, bath truffles? Genius!

  • http://www.nanysklozet.blogspot.com Nany

    I love the idea of the old suitcases!

    http://www.nanysklozet.blogspot.com

  • http://www.sweet-louise.blogspot.com Kate

    Always love the photos! I need to get my spring organizing started!

    http://www.sweet-louise.blogspot.com

  • http://www.apparelus.com/ Wholesale Fashion

    I like the style.. of your pillows

  • Fortheloveoffashion

    Your posts always make me want to have all these things! :)
    XX

    http://fortheloveoffashionandotherthings.blogspot.com

  • http://www.shopvpv.com/ Nicole

    Your Blog is Great!
    XOXO Nicole, VPV Team Member
    Check us out & follow @ http://www.vantagepointvintage.com/blog/

  • http://www.thefashionengineering.blogspot.com Sara Marques Gouveia

    I love the way you’re posts always look perfect!

    Congratilations for your job!

    I’ve posted about in two posts on my blog, hope you don’t mind and hope you like it :)

    Beijinhos de Portugal
    Sara Marques Gouveia
    http://www.thefashionengineering.blogspot.com

  • http://pobox607.com lisa@pobox607

    one of my favorites of your “five things”.
    Today is the first day of the Half Moon Bay farmers market – strawberries are on the shopping list!
    I have a couple of vintage suitcases I use for storage of seasonal clothing. I love the idea of decorating them!
    Diptyque candles are romance. Thank You! xo

  • http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/ Cristina

    My mother-in-law is obsessed with old suitcases. For my birthday the other week she took me antiquing, and she found the most amazing suitcase for me. I love the idea of decorating with it, but it’s so darn cute, and in great shape, that I’m going to actually use it!

    http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.renebraun.com Rene Braun

    Amazing ideas!!!

    http://WWW.RENEBRAUN.COM

    Kisses!

  • http://holly-closetomyheart.blogspot.com/ Holly

    i love the look of vintage suitcases, that look of a world traveler is so inspiring….. as for Anthropologie, theres one opening in Vancouver!! and guess who’s on the management team?? Me!! You’re pretty much the lovely lady that opened my eyes to the company back when i first started reading you blog (its been a while ;) ) and you showed off your collection of anthro bowls. So, in a lot of ways, thanks Emily!!

  • http://1moreshoppingblog.blogspot.com Rose

    Ah, yes, strawberries… yum!

  • http://www.lovenycstyle.com nycstyle

    i love anthropologie.. just bought new knobs for my kitch cabinets!!! great decorating ideas!
    xox
    http://www.lovenycstyle.com

  • http://modernmissgolightly.blogspot.com/ Tiffany

    I absolutely love the sheets and Diptyque’s “Baies” is one of my favorite scents! Lovely! xoxo

  • http://debrislittlepiecesofme.blogspot.com Debra

    I love all things monogrammed, especially your alphabet family. Sooo cute! Great decorating ideas!

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

    those candles work wonders

    http://sayitallnoww.blogspot.com/

  • Emily

    Your blog looks great – that Bri is a talented one. One thing though, I would say that the “Questions,” “Say Hello,” “Favorites,” and “Press” buttons are hard to read in that peach color (although pretty).

  • http://www.sweetiekisspie.blogspot.com Sera

    I love the monogrammed bedding!

  • http://ieatfashionforbreakfast.blogspot.com/ IEatFashionForBreakfast

    I eat strawberries too!

  • http://www.jakeanddavies.com Jake&Davies

    Great Photos and Inspirations!
    Really nice blog.
    Greetings,

    http://www.jakeanddavies.com

  • http://heytherekid.blogspot.com Hannah

    my favorite? the vintage suitcases. perfect way to add some eclectic color in any room!

    http://heytherekid.blogspot.com

  • http://yespleasemlle.com STEFANIE

    Love those suitcases as well :) !

  • http://rococo-blog.blogspot.com Caitlin

    I love the monogrammed pillowcases, how adorable!

    http://rococo-blog.blogspot.com

  • http://agirlastyle.com/ A Girl, A Style

    I absolutely love this time of year, when the first fruits of the season arrive at the markets, and blissfully long days are spent with the windows thrown wide open with Diptyque candles burning. Bliss! Love that monogrammed linen too.

    Miss B xx

    http://agirlastyle.com

  • http://www.littleredbook-thatshaute.blogspot.com Little Red Book

    Monogrammed pillows are my next goal!

    http://www.littleredbook-thatshaute.blogspot.com

  • http://aninterestingdistraction.blogspot.com/ Martaaa

    mmmm… I absolutely love strawberries!:D
    the old suitcases look really great… every time i see them somewhere i wonder where would i put them if i bought at least one…;)

    Marta @ An Interesting Distraction

  • Melanie

    I just started following your blog, and I think it’s absolutely fantastic. I’ll probably be spending the next few hours in the archives..!

    xx, Melanie @ lightssobright

  • http://simplicityisultimatesophistication.wordpress.com/ simplicityisultimatesophistication

    I adore the monogram pillowcases!

  • Natalie

    I love my Au Lit sheets & duvet cover. Love!!!

  • http://www.pelininstyle.com/ pelininstyle

    your blog looks great!
    I’d love to do some changing in my house,too:)
    http://www.pelininstyle.com/