Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Years

March 14th, 2013

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The anniversary of my blog always sneaks up on me. I feel like I was a kid when I first started it, working long days at a job I didn’t enjoy and then coming home and writing until late at night. Lately I’ve been looking back at some of my earlier posts (which, I’ll admit, are pretty comical), and it’s been nice to get some perspective on how things have changed over the past five years. I think it’s important to acknowledge milestones in life, so here’s a small glimpse of some of the things I’ve done through Cupcakes and Cashmere, both professionally and personally.

Thank you for your support – I’m so appreciative of the community this space has created and love sharing parts of my life with you every day. xx

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  • Indiana

    Congratulations Emily! It has been a joy reading your blog for the last three years.

  • http://www.idabsolutelyloveto.com Kasia @ Id Absolutely Love To

    Wow what an achievement! Congratulations Emily! I’ve been following your blog for a few years now and read it daily. Not to sound super cheesy here but you’re truly an inspiration and after much back and forth I finally decided to start my own blog :) I don’t think I’ll ever be as big as you but I’ll continue to be a loyal reader to see what your next 5 years (and beyond!) have in store!

    xoxo,
    Kasia

  • http://fitandfashion.wordpress.com Christina

    You are an amazing inspiration. This is a brilliant post. I have followed you for about 3 of the years your blog has existed and it keeps getting better. I am so impressed by everything you have accomplished and how true to yourself, your blog and your readers you remain.
    You are amazing! Congratulations!

  • http://www.princessetropezienne.blogspot.com Stefania

    Happy bday to your blog Emily and you do such an amazing job.
    Stefania
    http://www.princessetropezienne.blogspot.com

  • http://www.eatplaydreamlive.blogspot.com Sian Bowen

    Awwww congrats!! Ive been following your blog for 2 years now and youve inspired me to start my own blog so thank you!!

    http://www.eatplaydreamlive.blogspot.com

  • http://www.prettydaffodils.blogspot.com yvonnelw

    congrats my dear. keep up the amazing work

  • http://petiteandhungry.blogspot.com Petite and Hungry

    Congratulations on your five years! Your blog was one of the first ones I started reading and inspired me to create my own!

    http://www.petiteandhungry.blogspot.com

  • http://www.anicerchoice.com Joanne @ A Nicer Choice

    Congratulations! You’ve had some pretty major achievements over the last five years.

    Yours was the blog that inspired me to take the plunge and begin blogging so for that, and for many great posts, I’d like to say thank you x

  • http://dimitrisalon.blogspot.fr dimitri

    Congratulations on your five years! That’s so great. Your blog is always so inspiring.

  • http://bluewhitestriped.wordpress.com Mila

    CONGRATULATIONS, lovely Emily! You can be so proud! You keep us inspired on a daily basis. Thanks for that! Have a wonderful day and celebrate your achievements!! Mila from bluewhitestriped.wordpress.com

  • http://alicestylediary.com/ Alice B.

    Congrats! I love your works and keep on this way you are a really complete blogger and you always inspire me! Love your fab blog..
    kisses from Italy

    <3

    http://alicestylediary.com/

  • http://little-girl-in-big-city.blogspot.de/ Joe

    Congrats! Your blog is perfect and one of my favorites

    Joe ♥

    >> THE BIG MASH UP <<
    >> IN THE NICK OF TIME – a photo diary<<

  • http://surfndstyle.blogspot.com andie

    Congrats to your 5-year blog anniversairy!I guess it’s great seeing such a development…to 5 more years(or even more)…:)

  • http://euriental.blogspot.com Kamara

    You have come really far – I didn’t know your blog from the start but I have been enjoying it for the past year or two, and you’ve achieved a lot! Congrats :)

  • Heidi

    Love your blog and have been following since discovering it 3 years ago. It is my favorite go to blog. Love your book to
    o. Congrats on all your accomplishments and much continued success. Do not let the haters and naysayers ever bring you down! ;-)

  • http://www.allgoodthingstoday.com/ Isabelle

    Thanks for sharing! You are an inspiration to all of us.

    xx
    Isabelle
    http://www.allgoodthingstoday.com/

  • http://www.allgoodthingstoday.com/ Isabelle

    Thanks for sharing! You are an inspiration to all of us.

    xx
    Isabelle
    http://www.allgoodthingstoday.com/

  • http://singingcream.com/ Singing Cream

    Congratulations on your five years! Your blog is the best I read it every morning.

  • http://0liviaschoice.blogspot.com Olivia Wells

    I looove this post! Happy anniversary to you! :)

    xx Olivia

    Olivia’s choice

  • http://as-chocolat-rouge.blogspot.de Anna Sophie

    Reading your blog has become one of my favorite morning routines! You are such an inspiration! I always find new ideas for outfits, interior or cooking.
    Congratulations!
    xx from Berlin

  • dabakaru pariat

    congratulations!! With very little time that i have, i make time to read your blog..its my favorite time..

  • http://www.vivianlostinseoul.blogspot.com Vivian

    Congratulations! Wow. I began reading your blog exactly five years ago, back when I was teaching in Korea. I remember being so bored and homesick there, but your entries always cheered me up and brightened my days. Things have changed a lot now, but I’m so thankful for your lovely blog. I’m so proud of you for everything you’ve achieved!

    Vivian xx
    http://www.vivianlostinseoul.blogspot.jp/

  • http://www.blogthedreams.blogspot.com Barbara

    Happy birthday and congratulations!!!

    Barbara,

    see you in my blog blogthedreams.

    And in my facebook fanpage !!

  • http://www.notonlysugar.com Not Only Sugar

    Congratulations for five years!!!

    Not Only Sugar

  • http://alittlemoorelove.com Mallory Moore

    Happy Five Years to you and cupcakesandcashmere!! So happy you created this blog and where it has taken you! It is my must read every morning! :)

  • http://glitterandgapske.blogspot.com Alyssa

    Congrats Emily! You’ve accomplished so much and I’m always grateful for this blog!

    Alyssa
    glitterandgapske.blogspot.com

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/alelasirah Alela Sirah
  • http://www.mymoodmyday.com Honorata

    Congratulations, great job!

    http://www.mymoodmyday.com

  • Rebecca

    Congratulations Emily! I absolutely adore your blog. It’s always so inspirational and my go to for style, DIY, and of course your recipes!

    Happy 5 years!!

  • http://www.lilieslattesandlace.com Kendall

    Congratulations on hitting such a big milestone. You have also inspired so many of us out there to take the leap of faith and try our own hands at blogging, and I love continuing to follow your journey! Wishing you many more years of continued success both professionally and personally!
    xo K
    http://www.lilieslattesandlace.com

  • Patricia

    Oh my God! Then I think I might have been reading your posts for about 3 years now! So great to see how far you’ve come. You truly are an inspiration!!

    http://zestfest.blogspot.com

  • http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com/ Ally

    Congrats Emily! It’s a huge accomplishment and you’ve really made quite a name for yourself. Very happy for you.

    http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com/

  • http://Misspinkstyle.net Adela

    What a great achievement! You are an inspiration to the blogging world. Well done and I am wishing you even more success in the upcoming years.
    Adela x

    Misspinkstyle.net

  • http://LovelyIdea nicole

    Congrats!!! You’re truly inspiring…

    Lovely Idea

  • http://www.asliceofglam.com Amberly

    Yay! Congrats Emily! Your successes well deserved. Can’t wait to see your speak at Lucky FABB!

    Amberly
    http://www.asliceofglam.com

  • http://www.insalatadisillabe.blogspot.com Elisa @ Insalata di Sillabe

    You’ve done such an amazing job so far, Emily! I love reading your daily posts and you’ve always been a true inspiration to me. Thanks to you I’ve decided to open my own blog!
    I’m sure you’ll keep up with your great job here on the blog!

    http://www.insalatadisillabe.blogspot.com
    xo, Elisa

  • Helga

    Congratulations! I think you are truly amazing and you have inspired me so much this year. I also really love your book. I find myself reading it again and again :)
    Thank you for being such an inspiration!

  • http://www.sarahcarlsonetc.blogspot.com Sarah Carlson

    Congratulations, Emily! You’re blog has been such a wonderful site to visit, and I pull so much inspiration from it! You’re humble, but confident, which is such a great trait to share with everyone! Thank you!

  • http://raindropsofsapphire.com/ Lorna

    Happy blog anniversary Emily! 5 years is amazing! I just literally celebrated my 3 years on my blog on Sunday and I did a video. You have achieved some amazing things :D :D

    http://www.raindropsofsapphire.com

  • http://www.hautechildinthecity.com Chelsea

    Happy Anniversary and cheers to many many more! It was your blog that inspired me to start one myself and I can’t wait to see how you grow in the future!

  • http://intelligently-sexy.centerblog.net bel

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  • irini

    Congratulations Emily! You are my favorite blog!

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

    Wow, congratulations Emily. It’s definitely a lot of hard work, I know! Kudos to you for keeping it up for so long and still having such a passion for it. How amazing it is how far blogs have come?! Here’s to another five more!

    xo Grace
    http://www.wrinkledchiffon.com

  • Nora

    Happy anniversary Emiliy! I’ve been following you over the last years and loved to see how everything evolved. Thank you for sharing bits of your life with us every day :)

  • http://www.runwaychef.com Alyssa

    So much accomplished in 5 years! Congrats!! years!

    xo,

    Alyssa
    http://www.runwaychef.com

  • http://www.hannamarielei.com hanna

    Congrats! Things really do change in five years -Hanna

  • http://ithinkthisislovely.blogspot.com Emma

    I’m so glad to have been able to follow along! Congratulations – 5 years is quite the accomplishment, and when you add in all the different projects you’ve done over these years, you should be really proud of yourself!

    Keep it up – I’ll be reading! xx

  • http://poorlittleitgirl.com Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl

    Happy 5 Years…what a HUGE milestone and congrats on all your success!!

    xoxo
    Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl
    http://poorlittleitgirl.com

  • http://cacaucaramelo.blogspot.pt dani

    Congrats ;) ! I rally enjoy reading your blog.
    cacaucaramelo.blogspot.pt

  • http://www.kristinadoestheinternets.blogspot.com Kristina

    Happy blogoversary! Now I want to go back and check out your archives. Congrats on everything you’ve accomplished!

    Kristina

    Kristina does the Internets