Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

January 6th, 2012

{The most dangerous gift ever – Rachel‘s homemade caramel sauce}

The first week after the new year always feels abrupt and cold. The holiday spirit dissipates so quickly – replaced by people’s need to return to their hurried and hectic lives. I’m attempting to savor the last bits of the season – slowly making my way through the last of homemade confections, admiring my new bracelets (my mom made me the gold cuff by melting jewelry that belonged to my grandparents), and spending time with friends over long meals. Have a great weekend.

{Gold bubbly labels I keep on hand for last-minute hostess gifts}

{Exquisite bracelets from my fiancé (top) and mom (bottom)}

{Embracing new colors and shapes with this Zara skirt}

{Favorite winter snack – clementines}

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  • http://twitter.com/#!/StaceyStClair Stacey

    I look fwd to Five Things every Friday!

  • http://editorialistyle.blogspot.com/ Ali

    Love the bracelets! Such a creative gift from your mom. (And I totally feel you on the clementines. I swear, I have about 10 pounds at home right now.)

    Ali
    http://editorialistyle.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.thekinas.com Bettina

    Your fiance is so lovely for getting you the Hermes bracelet, I heart that one!

  • http://www.houseofavandan.blogspot.com Vanita

    You have a great fiance, love the bracelets.
    http://www.houseofavandan.blogspot.com

  • Vanita

    What a sweet fiance! Love the bracelets!
    http://www.houseofavandan.blogspot.com

  • http://handmadedreams-silvertigo.blogspot.com Johanna

    Cute things. ♥ And what also caught my eye was that lovely shade of nail polish :) What’s the one your using in the bracelet picture?

    Hope your weekend is lovely! xoxo

  • http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.com/ Stacey

    Love the sara skirt, and the bracelet your mum made is gorgeous and simple!

    xoxo
    Stacey

    http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.com/

  • http://lifeinshufflemode.blogspot.com Ana

    Î have that skirt.
    I love caramel.
    How am I supposed to fit in the skirt like this?!?

    Love your blog.

    come and check mine too!:
    http://lifeinshufflemode.blogspot.com/

  • http://livingchel.com Chelsa

    love the Hermes bracelet. I have gold and black one but I want a silver and white one.

  • http://www.lovestyleblogging.blogspot.com Lisa

    Very inspiring love the new skirt!

    http://lovestyleblogging.blogspot.com/

    LSB
    xoxo

  • http://stonecoldcomfort.blogspot.com/ Chloe

    I know what you mean – it feels like coming back to reality with a bang after the holidays. Here’s to enjoying the last of the festivities! Love the handmade bracelet.

  • http://peonies-chocolates.blogspot.com/ Jung

    I love the asymmetrical skirt; I know that it’s supposed to be the “it” skirt for this season. I think it’s very sweet that your mom makes you a one of kind jewelry!

    The caramel sauce reminds me of my obsession for salted caramels~

  • http://www.lesouefsbrouilles.wordpress.com annie

    those things are great!

    i love that skirt!

  • http://spiralstyle.blogspot.com Deborah

    I’ve got bowls of clementine around the house for decor and snacking. Orange is my favorite color.

  • http://www.petesspeaks.blogspot.com Erika Peterson

    Now I’m craving homemade caramel…

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

    I’ve seriously polished off 4 bags of clementines. It’s an addiction!

    http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com

  • http://peoniesandpaper.wordpress.com Emily

    Those bracelets are gorgeous! I’m beyond jealous!

    http://peoniesandpaper.wordpress.com

  • http://www.atlanticstylediaries.com Chelsea

    I really like the idea of those tags! Where did you get them?

  • http://fashionablyxlate.blogspot.com Catarina

    Lovely photos. I tried on that very same skirt today, it really is beautiful.

  • http://goldhearted.etsy.com Michelle | Gold-Hearted Girl

    Ditto on the clementines…I eat, minimum, 3 at a time.

  • http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com/ Vanessa

    Oh i love that hermes cuff!!!

    Vanessa

    http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com/

  • http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com/ Mica

    Love the skirt! That bracelet from your mother is so special, lovely story behind it. And I love your Hermes bracelet too, I have one in pink and silver and wear it every day.

    awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com

  • http://herumbrella.com Grace

    that shirt is AMAZING

    grace
    http://herumbrella.com

  • http://dontthinkjustfeel-yuka.blogspot.com/ Yuka

    love the bracelets & the skirt! ♡

    http://dontthinkjustfeel-yuka.blogspot.com/

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

    love your Hermes bracelet & Zara skirt :)

    http://www.pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

  • http://www.busyworkingmama.com BusyWorkingMama

    clementines are high on my list, too!

  • francescac

    very nice skirt!!!
    Thefunnygame

  • http://actofstyle.blogspot.com AN ACT OF STYLE

    Ah, that Hermès bracelet is on top of my with list!

  • http://adjectiverobot.com Allison Edrington

    That caramel sauce looks delicious! Mmmm… does she post a recipe for it on her blog?

  • http://itssuperfashion.tumblr.com/ Marta Pozzan

    Amazing Zara skirt, I have a black one which is pretty much the same but TOPSHOP, great choice!

  • http://little-sunflower.blogspot.com Caity

    That skirt reminds me of a ballet skirt :)
    Clementines are my favorite winter snack too! They are just so juicy and sweet.

    http://little-sunflower.blogspot.com

  • http://lysstory.blogspot.com ly

    i heart this series…

  • http://eleganceporceci.blogspot.com Cecília

    Lovely post and sweet gifts…

    Kiss from Brazil!!
    http://eleganceporceci.blogspot.com

  • http://allthislittledetails.blogspot.com/ Simone

    Clementines!!! No winter without them!

  • http://www.gamedaystylist.com Sara @ Gameday Stylist

    Clementines – the best best best!!!
    - Sara @ Gameday Stylist

  • http://www.smithratliff.com Smith & Ratliff

    Love the champagne labels. We made some labels for our homemade gifts this Christmas.
    http://smithratliff.com/2011/12/19/food-gift-ideas/

  • http://www.smilingstyle.com SmilingStyle
  • http://www.hellohellofriday.com/ hello friday

    I’ve been digging clementine all day long. They just taste better in winter. xoxo
    http://www.hellohellofriday.com/

  • http://heistcambon.blogspot.com tania
  • http://www.mintgreensubmarine.com/ Ellen

    I adore that Hermes bracelet! :)

    xx,
    Ellen
    http://www.mintgreensubmarine.com/

  • http://www.wearaboutsblog.com Rory

    love the shape of that zara skirt and the gifted bracelets…great lavender nails! <3
    i always look forward to your "5 things"
    Rory
    http://www.WearAboutsBlog.com

  • http://thelilbee.com The Lil Bee

    That is one of the most thoughtful gifts I can imagine. And how talented is your mom?! Like mommy, like daughter. XO

  • http://vanillachic.wordpress.com/ sarah
  • http://365daysofmade.blogspot.com Made Stuchbery

    I love reading your blog and my little heart jumps for joy like a spring lamb each time I see a new post up online!! Please keep up the good work! xx Made

    365daysofmade.blogspot.com

  • http://www.theafeminada.com Grace Escudero – The Afeminada

    Wow! All the pictures are fantastic! I love the cuff your mother made you!

    -Grace

    http://www.theafeminada.com

  • http://www.margauxbrooke.com Margaux Brooke

    Love the simple silver bracelet and the turquoise skirt.. I have one like that in purple from Threadsence!

    My Model Life
    http://www.margauxbrooke.com

  • Suzy { Inspire Me Now }

    Loving that skirt.

    Suzy
    http://inspireme-now.blogspot.com/

  • Marie
  • http://about.me/kittimaraksarat kittima

    lovin the Hermes bracelet!

  • http://www.ewoomall.com/clothing-shoes-dance-dresses-c-232_323.html isiswings

    your fiancé really has a good insight…