Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

August 31st, 2012

{A new framed print that leans against our mantle}

I’ve always had mixed feelings about Labor Day – it hints at the beginning of my favorite season, but there’s something bittersweet about summer coming to an end. The days have already started turning dark earlier in the evening and the streets are now clogged with cars en route to school. I’m looking forward to the long weekend – for yet another food festival, the last episode of Breaking Bad this year (I’m obsessed), a couple of dinner parties, and getting everything organized before I head out to New York next week.



{Besides burgundy lips, I’m also embracing the color in every capacity}

{“Blue meth” rock sugar for our Breaking Bad viewing party this Sunday night}



{Loving right now: a loose chignon + pearls + stripes}

{Solitary swing + rays of sunshine that almost look fake}

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  • http://glitzyblues.com Rachel

    The picture of that swing is amazing!

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  • http://Www.sanfranciscoblonde.com Ali Berger

    Ive been following your blog for a few months now and I just want to say I’m a huge fan! Your blog caters to all the things I love: entertaining, creative projects, beauty and style. Also, you inspired me to do something similar to this “five things” on my own blog… Thanks for being such an inspiration!

    Xo,
    Ali B.

    http://Www.sanfranciscoblonde.com

  • http://www.samanthabui.com sam

    Such a relaxing post.
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  • http://theempressclothes.blogspot.com.au/ Zainab

    That last picture is just breathtaking. I would love to have a picnic there! xZ
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  • http://www.onestilettoatatime.com Abby

    Stunning pic with the swing

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  • http://www.douxrousse.com Caitlin @ Doux Rousse

    So gorgeous! I’m always wearing pearl earrings. Stripes and a chignon go perfectly!

    XO,
    Caitlin
    http://www.douxrousse.com

  • Steph

    Love your mantle!! I am always trying to figure out what to do with ours. Could you send or post a picture of the whole thing? Maybe a how to…

  • http://www.jeaniebeanz.blogspot.com Amanda

    haha! The “blue meth” !!! Cute idea, I LOOOVE breaking bad!

  • http://www.youngdumblove.com London Camille

    i feel the same way about labor day. i like fall a lot, only downside to it means winter is to come. i hate seeing summer come to an end although i am tired of the humidity in Richmond, VA and the bug bites i acquire just from walking my dog. eek! BTW i am obsessed with Breaking Bad too. I watched 8 hours of it the other day. I felt somewhat guilty but it is just so good. I even used it as an example in my fashion trend forecasting class for an assignment. (long explanation) I love that you did “blue meth” rock candy! hahaha Have fun in NYC!
    -london camille
    http://www.youngdumblove.com

  • http://secondfloorflat.tumblr.com Robin Reetz

    Such a big Breaking Bad fan myself…love the blue meth. What a cute idea!

  • http://petitesideofstyle.com joanne

    I love your mantel piece photo.

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  • http://www.roseeverblooming.com Kasey

    The last two photos are incredible! (I wear my pearls every day, love!)

  • http://www.alittlehummingbird.com Sari – A Little Hummingbird

    Love the blue meth sugar and the photo of the swing! Perfect “last summer day” capture :)

    xx Sari