Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

July 15th, 2011

{White floral candles are my favorite for summer}

This weekend in L.A. has been deemed “Carmageddon,” which refers to the hysteria surrounding the temporary closure of the 405 freeway.* Apparently it’s a pretty big deal around here, so we’re planning on avoiding the car altogether. Since L.A. is such a spread out city that doesn’t usually have that cohesive, neighborhoody feel, it’s fun to see how a little construction can shift everyone’s outlook. We’ve been invited to a block party, we’re walking to breakfast on Sunday and hope to discover some of our neighborhood’s hidden gems that we’d normally miss while driving. And in the meantime, here are five things currently making me happy.

{Testing out buttercream recipes for my book – this one’s in the lead}

{New reading glasses c/o of Elizabeth and James}

{New addition to the breakfast table – vintage peacock creamer}



{A chic standing fan that doesn’t need to be hidden when not in use}

*True (embarrassing) story: When I saw Armageddon in the theater as a teenager (don’t judge), my girlfriends and I were sobbing so hard that the usher came to see if we were okay.

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  • http://www.fashionwrapup.com Christy

    I love the 5 things list~! I hope you survive “Carmageddon”! The cupcakes look super yummy!

    Xo – Christy
    http://www.fashionwrapup.com

  • http://headtotoewithemyandpo.blogspot.com/ Polly

    I just love Elizabeth & James. I have one dress and a beautiful blazer from their S/S collection and am doing everything short of freezing my credit card to try to avoid buying a pair of their new glasses. They are so chic!

    http://headtotoewithemyandpo.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.thischicksgotstyle.com This chick’s got style

    Lovely pictures, as usual. I like the mix between fashion items, food and interior that you always put in to these posts!

  • http://Www.tiffanyphipps.blogspot.com Tiffany

    Check out Dayna Deckar (spell) candles too!

    http://www.tiffanyphipps.blogspot.com

  • http://enmodesham.blogspot.com Shamini

    i love your reading glasses…

  • http://twohappybunnies.blogspot.com/ Andrea

    Love your blog! This is my favorite weekly posting!

  • http://ilovemyvintage.wordpress.com/ Cassie

    i love diptique candles!

  • http://www.soooali.com/ Soooali

    Oh I love this mix, it’s so sweet!

  • http://www.riffington1.blogspot.com Jessica

    Love the cupcakes and the candles!

  • http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/ Erin

    I can’t wait for your book, Emily!

    xx

    Erin @ http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/

  • http://www.facebook.com/contessadreams Contessa Dreams

    Beautiful peacock creamer – is it Carnival glass or just a blue opaque?

  • http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com vanessa ordinario

    the buttercream cupcakes look so delicious!

    vanessa
    http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com/

  • http://dream-boating.blogspot.com/ Grace

    The vintage peacock creamer is absolutely gorgeous!

    xx Grace
    Dream-Boating

  • http://www.shophappyblog.com Shop Happy Blog

    Those buttercream cupcakes look adorable! Too cute to eat, lol. Have a fabulous weekend!

  • http://pastelsandwhite.blogspot.com/ Leah

    Can’t wait for your book Emily! :)

    http://pastelsandwhite.blogspot.com/

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

    I cannot *wait* for your book – those cupcakes look so adorable + delicious! And there is nothing nicer than filling the house with gorgeous Diptyque candles in the evening and on lazy weekends.

    Enjoy exploring the neighbourhood!

    Miss B xx

    http://agirlastyle.com/

  • http://keepitsweetblog.com Lauren at Keep It Sweet

    Those cupcakes are gorgeous! Hope you are having a fabulous weekend!

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

    those candles are a god send in times of much needed relaxation

    http://sayitallnoww.blogspot.com/

  • http://twohappybunnies.blogspot.com/ Andrea

    love your website, gives a very pretty outlook on la to us bostonians!

  • http://fashionstitch.blogspot.com/ Ellenor Marie

    I always love your end of the week post, keeps me smiling :)

    http://fashionstitch.blogspot.com/ xoxo

  • http://whoworeitbetter.co.uk/ Carrie
  • http://maequeroupaeuvou.blogspot.com/ Cintia
  • http://thefashioncyclist.blogspot.com jillian

    The composition of these still images look amazing. you captured it so well

    The Fashion Cyclist

  • http://justaflea.blogspot.com Filh – Just a Flea

    AMAZING BLOG and Amazing blogger :)

    How do you organize the topic on the left? :)
    It’s so cool!
    I talk about music and fashion,come to visit :) I’ll always follow back :)

    justaflea.blogspot.com

  • http://www.velvetmoss.blogspot.com Iris

    I love your 5 things. This whole carmageddon thing was blown out of proportion…I headed down to the O.C. County fair and it was perfect…freeway was wide open with no traffic.

  • http://simplychicforcheap.wordpress.com SimplyChic

    love the reading glasses!! :)

    jeanette

  • http://www.heyprettything.com Carolyn

    haha awwww i love the embarrassing story. you and your girlfriends are so cute :)

  • http://cecylia.com Cecylia

    your blue jug is stunning!!!

    Come follow my blog hun :)

  • http://fluentbeauty.blogspot.com/ Angela

    i always love your 5 things post, beautiful object that are inspiring :)
    http://fluentbeauty.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.therosiestcheeks.com TheRosiestCheeks

    Wow! Those cupcakes look great and i absolutely love your new reading glasses!
    http://www.therosiestcheeks.com

  • http://www.theunlikelyhousewife.com Elisa

    L.A. is very spread out, which means it doesn’t lend itself to a relaxed visit very well, like New York. I think that is the thing that prevented me from getting to know LA well despite living there for 3 1/2 years!

  • http://www.theunlikelyhousewife.com Elisa

    sorry, forgot to say – cupcakes look amazing as usual – looking forward to the book!

  • http://mochaandmoccasins.blogspot.com Monica

    I love the color of the vintage peacock creamer. I’d love to see that on my kitchen table. you should do an updated post on your kitchen and all of the neat items within. Those cupcakes look scrumptious!

    M.

  • http://beingvogue.wordpress.com C

    Love the fan an the peacock creamer. Such good ideas!

    beingvogue.wordpress.com

  • http://thoreausdaughter.blogspot.com/ Hillary

    That peacock creamer is out of control! I’m in love. Good luck with the buttercream!

    thoreausdaughter.blogspot.com

  • http://www.cheekypinktulip.blogspost.com Cheeky Pink Tulip

    Haha, I was the same when I saw Armageddon at the movies! Altho, this is also true of The Green Mile and Marley and Me…..don’t even get me started on Titanic.