Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

May 11th, 2012

{The first signs of summer: ripe blueberries in our backyard}

This was a good week, even though it felt absurdly long (at one point I was convinced the days were moving backwards). But it was also well balanced – with some great meetings, meals with girlfriends, beautiful weather, and a night to myself where I ate caramel out of a jar while watching TV. Sometimes it’s those classier moments that make for the perfect ending to a long day. Have a nice weekend!

{A sparkly bib necklace from Italy that now lives on my mannequin}

{Newly stocked colorful wrapping papers to have on hand}

{Quick outdoor dinner: grilled chicken sandwiches}

{Rainbow-colored inspiration at Madewell}

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  • http://prettymethis.com Andrea

    Love the inspiration! You have such a good eye!
    http://prettymethis.com

  • http://www.talesofanhbswife.com Tales of an HBS Wife

    that wrapping paper makes me happy!

  • http://fashionlissta.blogspot.com/ Liss

    Beautiful post & colours!!

    http://fashionlissta.blogspot.com/

    XX Liss

  • http://thedandylife.wordpress.com Alexandra

    Loving the necklace and color inspiration. The sun is finally shining in New York and I can’t help but want to dive right into a colorful blouse and wedges. Thanks for the inspiration and have a great weekend!

    http://thedandylife.wordpress.com

  • http://www.bybabou.com Clara

    I love starting the weekend by reading your “5 Things” article. I love every detail you show of your house it looks extremely pretty! I love your blog!

  • Holly

    LOVE those shirts at Madewell!!

  • http://www.WithintheSkin.com Dr. Mim

    Fresh sun-kissed blueberries are my favorite! I love grabbing a few at a time every time I pass my blueberry bush in the yard. Summer is by far my favorite season! (Even here in Arizona!!!)

    xo Dr. Mim
    http://www.WithintheSkin.com

  • http://camomeetscouture.blogspot.com/ Camo meets Couture

    What a sweet necklace, blueberries are my favourite berries for the sunny season.

  • http://www.unacolombianaencalifornia.com/ Cristina-ColombianaenCA

    I love Madewell! I will copy your idea to stock the wrapping papers. It’s awesome! Have a good weekend!

    http://www.unacolombianaencalifornia.com/

  • http://jaimereneestylista.blogspot.com j’aime Renee

    I love that necklace! I felt this week dragging as well. TGIF!

  • http://www.shellzdoll.com/ ShellzDoll

    nice! i love that bib necklace!!

    xo
    http://www.shellzdoll.com/2012/05/03/april-favourites/

  • http://www.gaylenicoletti.com/ Gayle Nicoletti

    I want those Madewell shirts one in every color!
    Have a great weekend!
    Gayle

  • http://mstwirlyskirts.com Molliee

    that bib necklace is adorable and that sandwich looks so yummy!!!

  • http://eggheadteapotpotsie.blogspot.com Sarah

    Beautiful blueberries and I love your wrapping paper stock!

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

    Ha, just love the imagine of sitting on the couch eating caramel out of a jar …sounds like fun! Thanks for your five things today. My favorite is the beautiful necklace from Italy now at home on your mannequin. Where did you get such a great mannequin by the way…just love the design! Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend Emily. I would love for you to stop by and see my summer fedora style!

    xo Grace
    http://www.wrinkledchiffon.com

  • http://gandacummings.blogspot.com Aubrey

    I love all of these picks, Things like this make me happy!

    http://gandacummings.blogspot.com

  • http://www.honeywhatscooking.com Honey What’s Cooking

    you have a mannequin? WOW! Love those colored shirts and the wrapping paper. i wanna live in your house, I’ll be around pretty things.. and hopefully learn to decorate.
    http://www.honeywhatscooking.com

  • http://www.umbrelladrink.com Lindsey

    Ahh, I love summer!
    xoxo
    http://www.umbrelladrink.com

  • http://city-aholic.blogspot.com.es/ Miss Laia

    I would love some blueberries now, show of your pretty necklace ones of this days in a look of the day!! Nice weekend

  • http://theferrytale.blogspot.com Yeasol

    Blueberries are so good :)

    That bib necklace is to die for
    xoxo

  • http://www.chicpear.com Chicpear

    Have a great weekend!

    http://www.chicpear.com

  • http://www.splendourandrouge.com Sarah

    Beautiful! Lots of inspiration

    http://www.splendourandrouge.com

  • http://www.mostlyclothes.com/ Cristina

    Absolutely love that bib necklace! I’ve been trying to DIY one but I can’t get the shape right. Also, blueberries are very exciting.

    http://www.mostlyclothes.com/

  • http://allgoodthingstoday.blogspot.com Isabelle

    I love the wrapping paper (and am extremely jealous of that necklace). Such a colorful post!

    http://www.allgoodthingstoday.com/

  • http://www.goldendivine.blogspot.com Ashley

    That bib necklace is beautiful and loving the gold glitter wrapping paper. Everything looks better with glitter!

    Have a great weekend!

    xx

    Ashley

    http://www.goldendivine.blogspot.com

  • http://www.winksmilestyle.com Josie

    A disturbing number of evenings lately have concluded with me and a peanut butter jar, sooo… You’re not alone on that front. That necklace is gorgeous and I love all of the pretty wrapping papers!
    xo Josie
    http://www.winksmilestyle.com

  • http://www.worthystyle.com Whitney

    Fresh blueberries from the yard already? I am so jealous!

  • http://www.paperdolltheory.com kat @ paper doll theory

    gorgeous! i love how organized your study/studio is.

    love kat
    http://www.paperdolltheory.com

  • http://girlynote.blogspot.com Heba

    that grilled sandwich looks so delicious

    http://girlynote.blogspot.com/

  • http://slidingdrawersblog.blogspot.com/ ellen.

    Your sparkley bib from Italy is so beautiful. I love the photos. I’ve been wanting to get a mannequin to drap a few of my fav pieces on. Yours is such a cool one. Where did you get it?

    http://slidingdrawersblog.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.asliceofglam.com Amberly

    Emily,
    I felt like this week was extra long too! Lol! The blueberry plant is nice! I need one! Love the glitter wrapping paper! Happy Friday!

    Amberly,
    http://www.asliceofglam.com

  • http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com Lauryn

    Yum that grilled chicken sandwich looks divine!

    http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com

  • http://www.astaambro.blogspot.com Asta

    The blueberries look yummy!
    And great blog, Emily!
    And tthat necklace, gorgeous!

  • http://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com Barbara Marcella

    love love love the necklace and the wrapping paper!

  • http://julesfashionweek.blogspot.com/ Julye

    love all the different color blouses ;)

  • http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/ foodfashionandflow

    Those sandwiches look amazing!

    http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.aroseandherclothes.com Anna Rose

    The wallpaper is so cute- it is always good to have some on hand!

    xx Anna Rose
    http://www.aroseandherclothes.com

  • http://www.madforfashionforless.com Berty Morales

    Beautiful Necklace!

  • http://peppermintandivy.blogspot.com/ Tariro

    Those sandwiches look delicious!
    xo,
    http://peppermintandivy.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.thevintagelibrary.blogspot.com Effie

    I found a similar necklace at the flea market in Chelsea! Love how it sparkles.

    http://www.thevintagelibrary.blogspot.com

    http://thevintagelibrary.blogspot.com/2012/04/not-so-lazy-sunday.html

  • Miranda

    Where did you get that wrapping paper? I love it.

  • http://www.silkandvanity.blogspot.com Ashley

    Love the necklace and the shirts – so pretty. That chicken sandwich also looks extremely delicious.

    Ashley
    Silk&Vanity
    http://www.silkandvanity.blogspot.com

  • leahnoelle

    Hi Emily! Love your blog!

  • http://embellishmylife.wordpress.com/ Tiffany

    Love that you’re growing blueberries in your backyard! You inspire me to be more organized haha. I see that gold glittery wrapping paper and I’m so in love.

    http://embellishmylife.wordpress.com/

  • http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com Kate {Something Fabulous}

    I love all of these photos! Have a lovely weekend, Emily! x

    Kate {Something Fabulous}
    http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com

  • http://www.arumlilea.blogspot.com Leanne

    Those sandwiches look delicious!

    Love from South Africa

    http://arumlilea.blogspot.com

  • http://www.MyStyleLoveDi.com diana

    That collar is aHmazing! I bought a similar one in France xx
    http://www.MyStyleLoveDi.com

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

    beautiful post

    pink.lemon.in.crystal

  • http://www.kameliaandpearls.blogspot.com Alicja

    your rack for clothes is so organized, i is so pretty.

    http://www.kameliaandpearls.blogspot.com