Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

May 18th, 2012

{Candy-tins-turned-Q-tip-holders}

It’s a constant struggle for me to shut off at the end of the day. Since I work from home, often times my office ends up overflowing onto the dining room table, where my computer is merely pushed to the side while I eat. This week I made an effort to savor the moments at the end of the day – the warm, fragrant breeze and the light that flooded our back bedroom. I unpacked the last of my trinkets from Italy (little candy tins and a striped spoon) and now feel ready to tackle the weekend.

{Evening ice cream eaten in the back yard}

{Revisiting my love for neons}

{An octopus (from here) that hangs over the side of the bookshelf}

{Fresh coconut water at lunch}

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  • http://www.todaloos.com mikky

    Hi Emily,

    I think I want everything in these photos!!! Love the striped spoon, recently I saw a blue and white polka dot one and thought it was just the cutest thing. Know what you mean about it being hard to shut off, I`m always thinking about work too, but eating ice cream also does a good job to distract me!
    Hope you have a fun weekend.

  • http://rhythmandruffle.com/ Toni Styles

    Great stuff! Enjoy the weekend! :)

    http://rhythmandruffle.com <3

  • http://sprinklesinsprings.com Kara

    What a cute spoon and tins! I used to have a coconut palm in my yard and loved drinking right out of the coconuts with a straw.
    xx Kara
    Sprinkles in Springs

  • M

    what are those sunglasses in the last picture

  • Trinh

    How come you don’t do a FAQ post from readers? There’s so little interaction between you and the readers.

  • Victoria

    I looooove neon colors, thoug I’m afraid to use them :p
    Http://victoriadiazs.wordpress.com

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

    Love the use of candy tins as cotton swabs! Great idea :) You got such cute trinkets from your honeymoon!

    http://embellishmylife.wordpress.com/

  • http://twoshoppermoms.blogspot.com julie & Donna

    That octopus is great!

  • http://losninosdebea.blogspot.com Beatrice

    Me encantan los colores en las telas y las lacas de uñas. Muy favorecedor y veraniego.

  • http://champagne-escapades.blogpsot.com Elizabeth

    LOVE those neons!! Essie has a great collection of nail polishes. Great photo!

    xx Elizabeth

    http://champagne-escapades.blogspot.com

  • http://www.enterloop.com/ Dawn Cassidy

    I love the octopus. I also thought I might mention that Amazon keeps recommending your book through emails. I am definitely getting it (and looking forward to it!). I really like the concept.

  • http://Lolitainthemix.blogspot.com Lolita in the mix

    I love fresh coconut water, drink tons of it!! Lovely essie shades! I think I have the same ones!!

    Xoxo

    Http://www.lolitainthemix.blogspot.com

  • Ana

    loved it!!
    I just posted great looks from Beverly Hills and pictures from L.A,
    take a look! http://www.thegavlaks.com

  • http://giraffelegs.com Nicole @ Giraffelegs

    Adore the bookshelf decor. So different.

  • http://www.chic-sugar.com Jessica Hanley

    I love the striped spoon and plate SO much! They match my blog!

  • http://www.fashionablecollections.com fashionablecollections

    The octopus is so cute and I love the q-tip holder idea!

    Collections

  • http://www.katiesbliss.com Katie @ Katie’s Bliss

    I’m a big fan of neons too! Have a lovely weekend :)

    http://www.katiesbliss.com

  • http://jenniferlanedesigns.blogspot.com Jennifer Lane

    i love neon as well and i am loving those sunglasses!

  • http://slidingdrawersblog.blogspot.com ellen

    Love the pieces. That octopus is amazing! Always look forward to your Friday post :)

    http://slidingdrawersblog.blogspot.com

  • http://www.theinspirationfiles.com Tara @ The Inspiration Files

    I love the pink stripey ice cream bowl with clear pink spoon- too cute!!

  • http://alittlebeautylux.blogspot.com Louise

    The neon polishes & necklaces are really eye-catching! Love your style!

    xx Louise
    A Little Beauty Luxury

  • http://snippetsandsprig.tumblr.com Snippets+Sprig

    I agree, it’s definitely all about the little things to get through the week:) These are all so lovely! So envious of the fresh coconut water!!

    Snippets+Sprig

  • C for CC

    I like the candy tin idea. It is so cute and stylish. Refreshing photos.

  • http://thebookoffaces.blogspot.com/ carried away

    Neons me likee and the octopus is a good idea for the bookshelf.

    http://thebookoffaces.blogspot.com

  • http://breakfastpixie.wordpress.com Sabrina

    Your pictures look so pretty!

    breakfastpixie.wordpress.com

  • http://www.boxandbrownie.com Hannah

    I love the octopus tchotchke and that adorable striped spoon – so cute! I always love your Friday posts. I used to do a Five Things post back int he day on my first blog and I always found it so fun!

  • http://sassyshann.blogspot.com Shann

    I love all of this!
    I especially want that octopus >.<

    Http://sassyshann.blogspot.com

  • B.

    I love the nailpolishes and the skirts ! This post gives me such a summer feeling

    http://www.tripsandtreasures.net
    new outfit post

  • Violeta Janji
  • http://aliceauxpaysenchantes.blogspot.com/ Alice

    I would love some fresh coconut water right now!

    Take a look at my fashion illustrations and art (and follow if you like):

    http://aliceauxpaysenchantes.blogspot.co.uk/

  • http://enmodesham.blogspot.com Shamini

    i like fresh coconut water loads ! reminds me of my beautiful island !!
    x

  • http://www.smilingstyle.com SmilingStyle

    Love the neon colors!!! A lot! :)

    http://www.smilingstyle.com

  • http://www.cosetteonline.com fai

    I LOVE coconut water! I drink them everytime I visit Thailand :)

  • http://livingchel.com Chelsa

    love the neons… great pic so fun!!

  • http://Thefashionhive.com Frances

    Love the fresh coconut!!

    Http://www.thefashionhive.com

  • http://www.highheelstosneakers.com Jessica

    I love that little stripped spoon!

  • http://www.aslongasitsfancy.com Tara

    Love the octopus!

    ~tara
    http://www.aslongasitsfancy.com

  • http://backtofive.blogspot.com Cassandra

    I love the coconut. Heh. :D

    http://backtofive.blogspot.com

  • http://supernovachick.com Deasy

    I love the neon photo. Makes me inspired to wear something of that nature :B

    supernovachick.com

  • http://www.umbrelladrink.com Lindsey

    That coconut water looks so refreshing!
    Check out this quick and easy recipe for the weekend: http://www.umbrelladrink.com

  • gilli

    What restaurant in LA serves the coconut?
    Thanks!!

  • http://fidm.edu/en/Majors/Merchandise+Marketing/ Tisha Green

    OMG, the neon nail polishes that you picked Emily are fab! I’m starting to love neon myself and adding it to any girl’s wardrobe is so much fun. Thanks for the ideas!

  • Lucille

    Every time I open bloglovin I go straight to look whether you’ve updated to check whether maybe today is the day you upload your wedding pictures. I cannot WAIT to see them! (I of course love your other posts too, epsecially 5 things. I generally read your posts first each time I check my fave blogs) :)

  • http://www.redemptionstyle.com RedemptionStyle

    Sweet Vintage Inspiration!
    http://www.redemptionstyle.com

  • http://www.lostinrubyslippers.com Lola

    you got all my faves into one post! loving it!

    xo,
    http://www.lostinrubyslippers.com

  • http://www.TheRosiestCheeks.com The Rosiest Cheeks

    I love the Q-tip tins! That is so cute. I’m moving and can’t wait to find a bunch of tins to organize everything :)

    Http://www.TheRosiestCheeks.com

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

    Wow love those sunnies!!

    love from South Africa

    http://arumlilea.blogspot.com

  • http://daisiesandpixiedust.blogspot.com/ Tori

    Love all the colors in the third photo!
    xo, Tori
    http://daisiesandpixiedust.blogspot.com/

  • http://daisiesandpixiedust.blogspot.com/ Tori

    Love all the colors in the third photo!
    xo, Tori
    http://daisiesandpixiedust.blogspot.com/

  • http://chicmaniapourtoi.blogspot.com/ KETTY

    such a wonderful things, i love your neon necklace, irresistible octopus decoration:) and coconut rocks:)

    kisses,

    http://chicmaniapourtoi.blogspot.com/