Cupcakes and Cashmere

Sweet Celebrations

May 4th, 2010

{Coconut cupcakes with coconut cream cheese frosting}

It’s funny how birthdays evolve as you get older.  When you’re a kid, you’re mainly concerned with who’s coming to your party, what dress you’re going to wear (or baseball cap in my case) and which flavor of ice cream cake to serve.  With each passing year, things seem to get more complicated and there’s a new sort of pressure associated with your “special day.”  I like to keep things simple to avoid any drama or disappointment and had an intimate brunch with several girlfriends on Sunday.  Plus, anytime you can start off a day with a cupcake and a glass of champagne is a winner in my book.

{Table setting with white and natural touches}

{Fruit salad with berries, mango and kiwi}

{Bagel spread with cream cheese, lox, tomatoes, onions and capers}

{Mimosas with colorful mermaids to distinguish people’s glasses}

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  • http://prettyshinysparkly.com Kristina

    We nearly share a birthday! Mine was May 1st. Happy birthday Emily!

    http://prettyshinysparkly.com

  • http://seeeatsleep.blogspot.com Shannon

    hey girl, my 25th bday was on sunday too! I love your site and look at it all the time, crazy we have the same bday bc i’ve always thought we have the same kinda style… weird. Check out my site if your ever interested in coming to Dallas or traveling anywhere else. http://seeeatsleep.blogspot.com/

  • http://moosette.blogspot.com Moosette

    Love these cupcakes! Simple but elegant – throwing a birthday party for my friend this weekend may have to bake these! Also – love the mermaid in the cocktail :-)

  • http://thechicgeeek.blogspot.com/ Lauren

    happy belated :)
    the table and everything looked lovely. i want cupcakes now hahaha!!
    love it!!!!!

    lauren
    http://thechicgeeek.blogspot.com/

  • http://kinseymichaels.blogspot.com Kinsey Michaels

    What a cute little gathering, and fun way to celebrate your birthday Emily! You are such a fab hostess!

  • http://ramblingbrooke.com Brooke

    I *really* want one of those cupcakes right about now. Happy Birthday!

  • http://periwinkleandpearls.blogspot.com Kaitlin

    Oh my, those cupcakes look awesome. Recipe, please? The birthday party seemed fabulous :) !

  • http://www.featuringtallulah.blogspot.com Mariana

    Hope you had a great day, Emily!
    Happy Birthday! :)
    -M.

  • http://www.mackenziehoran.blogspot.com Design Darling

    this is exactly what i’m hoping to do for my birthday! brunch seems so perfect for a twenty-something’s celebration. this was lovely inspiration for me — thank you!

  • http://www.FabulouslyBroke.com FB @ Fabulouslybroke.com

    For my birthday, all I care about is food :)

  • http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com Rachel (heart of light)

    It was so beautiful and delicious, Em! Thanks for having a birthday!

  • Mary

    link to recipee????

  • http://hiyaluv.blogspot.com hiyaluv

    oh those cupcakes look AMAZING!!! I love the coconut on top! You should start selling those suckers!
    smiles,
    gina

  • http://jaclynclaire.wordpress.com Jaclyn @ jaclynclaire.com

    This whole spread looks delicious! Cupcakes for breakfast are a brilliant idea, and I love the little mermaid toppers for the mimosas :) Hope you had a great birthday!

    Jaclyn

  • http://tiersofjoyblog.blogspot.com Katie Lynn

    Beautifully simple — I love the idea of a birthday brunch!

  • http://thebeautyfile.blogspot.com thebeautyfile

    Two things, the cupcakes look amazing and I’m not even a huge fan of coconut if it’s not in a pina colada…also, I am SO thankful that you omitted a picture of the lox and company because I’m not allowed to have smoked fish while pregnant and that is ALL I CRAVE. So, thank you for not bringing attention to my heartache.

  • http://livingforthefashion.blogspot.com Ferni

    Yum food and fashion I really am liking your blog! I just found it recently :) You are one chic chef! The food looks delicious.

  • Leslie

    I’ve made those cupcakes before, but I put a little bit of pineapple in the center and toasted the coconut. Mmm…coconut.

  • Ali

    So… nothing has ever been cuter! After reading your blog, you have truly inspired me to get out there and attempt baking all of these mouth watering desserts! i love it all!

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

    How do your baked treats always come out looking so pretty? I don’t always have that good of luck :)

  • http://asequindressatbreakfast.wordpress.com ks

    those cupcakes are too adorable to eat!! i recently blogged about some seriously amazing homemade champagne cupcakes i just had-so delish!

    http://asequindressatbreakfast.wordpress.com

  • http://amusebouche-caitlin.blogspot.com/ Caitlin

    I made cupcakes with coconut not too long ago and they were devoured pretty quickly. Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Cheers!

    http://amusebouche-caitlin.blogspot.com/

  • http://amusebouche-caitlin.blogspot.com/ Caitlin

    I made coconut cupcakes a while back and everyone loved them. Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Cheers!

    http://amusebouche-caitlin.blogspot.com/

  • http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com Bre

    This looks fabulous! It’s so true how the things you’re concerned about evolve every year. It’s my birthday this Friday and I’m out of town all week visiting clients. All I want is to go home Friday night and see my man for my bday! Sappy, but true. :)

    Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com

  • http://bonbonrose9.blogspot.com/ Kristin

    That is definitely my kind of celebration. Such food porn. OMG!

  • http://chichisaysrobyn.blogspot.com Robyn

    Mmm this all looks AMAZING, especially the coconut cupcakes… and, who am I kidding, the mimosas. Yes, please! Happy late birthday!

  • http://bootsbeatsandeats.com/ BootsBeats&Eats

    Lox and Bagels is one of my all time favorite meals. We have a place called Gotham Bagels here with that as their specialty, I make my way there every Sunday – it’s a weekend tradition I’ve become accustomed to.

    http://www.bootsbeatsandeats.com

  • http://pattispalette.blogspot.com/ Patti

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

  • Michelle

    Amazing. You’ve inspired me to cook today :)

    Oh and Emily, I know it isn’t february and all, but I think it would be amazing if you could do a blog about your thoughts on love, marriage, relationships… etc. Would love to read your thoughts on them!

  • http://bitcheswhobrunch.com Cori Sue

    Emily,
    Happy Birthday! What is the recipe for those delish cupcakes?
    Let us know! thanks!
    Cori Sue @ http://bitcheswhobrunch.com

  • http://www.thebudgetbabe.com The Budget Babe

    happy birthday emily! sounds (and looks!) like you spent your birthday in the best way possible.

  • http://brittnjacob.blogspot.com brittany barney

    honestly how are you good at so many things? girlfriend you are gifted.
    loves!
    britt

  • http://brittnjacob.blogspot.com brittany barney

    oh and happy birthday darling. you deserve a fabulous one!

  • http://www.simplelovely.blogspot.com joslyn

    this looks like an absolutely perfect day! happy birthday friend.
    xo

  • http://youplusmeforalways.blogspot.com/ katie

    now this is my kind of meal! happy bday!

  • http://www.anacronicas.com.br ana

    amazinf idea and pics. in one month is my time to celebrate, so i think i´ll get some ideas from this blog. lovely. kisses.

  • Alice Marques

    Ohhh teach us how to do cupcakes :D

  • http://lenkajames.devote.se/ Lenka James

    wow it looks like a cool birthday, I love the cupcakes

  • http://www.raindropsofsapphire.wordpress.com Lorna
  • http://www.meg-land.blogspot.com Meg

    Looks like a lovely bday brunch! I’m a fan of those kinds of celebrations! :)

    http://www.meg-land.blogspot.com

    xx

  • http://daretobedomestic.blogspot.com/ Kelly @ Dare to be Domestic

    This is a perfect way to start your day – Happy Birthday !ox

  • http://allwomenstalk.com All Women Stalker

    Oh yummm. And you are so very right. :)

  • sydney85

    What a delightful birthday celebration. Please let me know where I can purchase the mermaids for the drinks.

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  • Harriet

    I made these cupcakes last night and they are amazing, thank you for sharing this recipe Emily.

  • http://robynsafricanadventures.blogspot.com/ Robyn

    I made the cupcakes yesterday and they were fab. I had to make my own buttermilk – but it is super easy. I also just halved the quantity and it still made 12. Yum!