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The Heart of the Matter



{Heart garland to brighten up dreary afternoons}

For Valentine’s Day when I was a little girl, my mom would let me hang little heart-shaped lights in my room, which I’d methodically weave in and out through the slats in my trundle bed. Their red glow was soft and soothing and I loved to just lie in my bed and look up at them. It’s been years since I’ve had them, but when I came across the same set at CVS the other day, I knew I had to bring them home. It’s funny how something so insignificant brought back such nice memories, so along with my new heart-shaped headboard, here are a few of the other things that have been adding some color to my life.

{I’ve been mixing and matching vintage floral pins}

{My obsession with all things pastel-colored knows no bounds}

{Half and half manicure: half bright pink, half bright orange}


{Peachy sandals (old J.Crew) + cherry jeans (c/o Hudson)

247 comments

1 Ashley Nicole { 01.26.12 at 1:01 am }

ooooo— me like! especially the hearts. very valentine’s day :)

xx.
ashley nicole.
http://wineandwanderlust.com

2 STYLE. SAVVY. CHIC! { 01.26.12 at 1:01 am }

Love this! Beautiful colors. Have a great Thursday! Visit my blog sometime!
xoxo, ~Erica~

STYLE. SAVVY. CHIC!
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3 Kendra { 01.26.12 at 1:01 am }

Those sandals are adorable! What sweet photos :)

PIECE OF CAKE. PEACE OF MIND.

4 Ophelia { 01.26.12 at 1:01 am }

Cute post! Love the sandals!

http://cestlavieophelia.blogspot.com/

5 M.E { 01.26.12 at 1:01 am }

I’m obsessed with pastel too :)

http://fashion-gourmet.blogspot.com/

6 erin { 01.26.12 at 1:01 am }

so pretty, emily. the red hearts, aw!

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7 letiziabarcelona { 01.26.12 at 1:01 am }

Hey Emily,

its so pretty, love pastel colors too !

☆ Letizia

http://www.letiziabarcelona.com

8 allison { 01.26.12 at 1:02 am }
9 @56toRivington { 01.26.12 at 1:02 am }

The hearts are so cute! And I am still jelous that you are wearing sandals, I’m in Paris this week and it’s freezing rain ughh!
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10 Silvia { 01.26.12 at 1:03 am }

Love the red hearts!

Kisses

Silvia
http://bornineightytwo.com

11 Mai { 01.26.12 at 1:03 am }

all the colors is making think of spring!
i love the pink patterned bowl!

12 Alisia E { 01.26.12 at 1:03 am }

I love those peachy sandals and I am inspired to do some of my own Valentine’s Day decorating and crafting!

xx,alisia e
http://alisialynn.blogspot.com/

13 Elle { 01.26.12 at 1:03 am }

love these pictures, everything so colorful and cute :)

Fashion&Chocolate

Elle ღ

14 Styleclouds { 01.26.12 at 1:04 am }

This is such a lovely post! The pins are gorgeous and I love the mani! xo, Christina

http://www.styleclouds.de

15 Honorata { 01.26.12 at 1:09 am }

I admire your decorative skills!!!

http://www.mymoodmyday.com

16 Macarons and Pearls { 01.26.12 at 1:09 am }

Such a lovely and optimistic color palette! Love all the items, they make me wish for the spring to arrive!

xx Ivana

Stop by sometimes :)
Macarons and Pearls

17 Jaclyn @ thelateafternoon { 01.26.12 at 1:10 am }

Your post is a great reminder that spring is on its way! Love the nails, sandals, and pastels!

Http://www.thelateafternoon.com

18 Clochet { 01.26.12 at 1:11 am }

Lovely memories!! you are so into spring…I’m jelous because here it’s still real winter.
xo,Clochet

http://www.clochet.com

19 Alex { 01.26.12 at 1:16 am }

I love all the different colors – they’re perfect for spring.

http://louboutinsinlalaland.blogspot.com/

20 Lola { 01.26.12 at 1:18 am }

Love your manicure, a subtle difference but v.effective. And what are the pastle balls? are they edible? they look SO good!X

21 Lauryn { 01.26.12 at 1:19 am }

Love the nails! So fab.

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22 pancakeSTACKER { 01.26.12 at 1:22 am }

Ah the nails are just so cute! They blend so naturally! Love the J.Crew sandals as well!

xoxo,
http://pancakeSTACKER.blogspot.com

23 La Petite Olga { 01.26.12 at 1:28 am }

Love the half and half manicure!! And the J.Crew sandals too

xx Olga
La Petite Olga

24 Nancy@marcusdesign { 01.26.12 at 1:29 am }

I never decorate for V-day, but those string lights have got me convinced! Love the whimsy that they bring.

Nancy xo
http://marcusdesigninc.blogspot.com

25 molly { 01.26.12 at 1:29 am }

lovely post. also obsessed with everything pastel!

http://missmollyfashions.blogspot.com/

26 Cassie { 01.26.12 at 1:41 am }

Those lights are so cute and fun. I may have to pick some up- I love decorating for valentines day.

http://itsthelittle-things.blogspot.com

27 Jen { 01.26.12 at 1:44 am }

Very sweet post and I love how you brought the heart garland home. Such a great example of a simple gesture to brighten up a regular day and make it feel special. Thank you for the inspiration as always!

xox
Jen

28 Andrea Twidle { 01.26.12 at 1:51 am }

I wish I could wear sandals were I am!! Vancouver is freezing and rainy :( Aching for summer…..

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29 Katie { 01.26.12 at 1:56 am }

Those lights are so cute :)

http://fashionsmaven.blogspot.com

30 life/style/flash. { 01.26.12 at 1:59 am }

Ooh I love your new sandals!

life/style/flash.

31 GirlinaPanama { 01.26.12 at 2:06 am }

I nearly bought a string of lights last weekend for my study, I totally agree, there is something really warming and cosy about the soft glow they emit.

Love all the colours in the other pics.

Esther xx

32 Marie { 01.26.12 at 2:07 am }

Loving your chevron bowl and peach sandals!!

http://www.fashionofmysoul.blogspot.com

33 Paula Prado { 01.26.12 at 2:07 am }
34 foodfashionandflow { 01.26.12 at 2:07 am }

Very nice post. I love pastels too

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35 the f girl { 01.26.12 at 2:08 am }

Those hearts are really cute. What a lovely memory.

36 Kathryn { 01.26.12 at 2:09 am }

Beautiful photos! I love the manicure :)

XX Kathryn

http://lacoquettedelamode.wordpress.com/

37 aida { 01.26.12 at 2:09 am }

Can all this be any cuter??? I love your poetic photos!!!

kisses
http://cottoncandy-peaches@blogspot.com

38 kimberlyloc { 01.26.12 at 2:09 am }

Hooray for color! I love your heart-shaped story :) So sweet. Have a great Thursday

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39 aida { 01.26.12 at 2:11 am }

Can all this be any cuter?!!!!! I love your poetic photos!

kisses

40 adele { 01.26.12 at 2:20 am }

Those heart lights are the perfect Valentines decoration xoxo
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41 Lisa | La Belle et Le Bentley { 01.26.12 at 2:22 am }

I love the Valentines lights. It’s so fun how things from our childhood bring back so many memories and spark such nostalgia. I feel the same way about my mom’s heart shaped sugar cookies :)
xo Lisa
http://belleandbentley.blogspot.com

42 Miyan { 01.26.12 at 2:28 am }

cute story, its so great when the little things can trigger great memories from childhood. and i love your colorful vintage pins! but what are those pastel balls ? is that candy ?

Miyan
http://www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.com

43 Miyan { 01.26.12 at 2:29 am }

yeah, i just rolled over the photo, i guess its candy….i want one!

44 Suzi Maynard { 01.26.12 at 2:32 am }

very cute story about the red hearts!
love your pastel sandals.
Suzi x
For the Love of Audrey

45 Nomadic D { 01.26.12 at 2:38 am }

Love the half and half manicure!

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46 La Vie Quotidienne { 01.26.12 at 2:40 am }

Nice colours, total amazing nails.

XOXO from Munich

La Vie Quotidienne

http://www.laviequo.com

47 Skye { 01.26.12 at 2:40 am }

Pastels are so this upcoming season. Spot on post.
Especially love the brooches – are they from the fifties or later?

Skye x
http://www.skye-loves.com

48 Neris { 01.26.12 at 2:44 am }

awhhhhhhhhh, those peachy sandals are so cute :)

xoxo,

Fashion Fractions

49 Mariana { 01.26.12 at 2:50 am }

Love the heart garland and everything else, too!
Lovely story.

50 Ruth { 01.26.12 at 2:51 am }

Cute sandals! Can’t wait until I can break mine out for summer!

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51 Fani { 01.26.12 at 3:10 am }

I like your pink nail lacquer. And the sandals are so simple and beautiful!

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52 Rachna { 01.26.12 at 3:15 am }

Love how you have incorporated pastels at home. The sandals are just screaming summer!

53 Ballet Pumps And Roses { 01.26.12 at 3:17 am }

Very sweet photographs. Love the heart shaped garland.

http://www.balletpumpsandroses.com

54 Sara { 01.26.12 at 3:23 am }

Can’t believe the weather in LA allows to wear sandals in januray, how crazy and cool is that! And the yellow brooches are lovely!

xxx

singinonmymind.blogspot.com

55 Kate { 01.26.12 at 3:40 am }

I had 2 work over the weekend and to brighten my mood I painted my nails with opi’s Cajun Shrimp. I knew every time I would look at it I would smile!

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56 hannah alehandra { 01.26.12 at 3:54 am }

Love these photographs! So sweet. I love the hanging hearts idea.

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57 Nancy@marcusdesign { 01.26.12 at 4:04 am }

Just love the strung lights, now I want to go out and grab some V-day decor!!
Nancy xo
http://marcusdesigninc.blogspot.com

58 Laura { 01.26.12 at 4:10 am }

Gorgeous photos – love the hearts!

59 Doux Rousse { 01.26.12 at 4:13 am }

I want to move to L.A.! Can’t believe you’re wearing flip flops! Also, I love that barely different manicure!

XO,
Doux rousse
http://www.douxrousse.com

60 Tulips&Tulle { 01.26.12 at 4:19 am }

Loving the colours!

Please come by Tulips&Tulle soon!

61 dimitri { 01.26.12 at 4:26 am }

It’s a very nice post ! Love the sandals.
Great colors.

62 rhiannon { 01.26.12 at 4:36 am }
63 Smith & Ratliff { 01.26.12 at 4:42 am }

Love the nail colors!

64 Nicole { 01.26.12 at 4:46 am }

The idea for a half and half manicure is fabulous!

Kisses from HK,
Nicole

65 City Girl to Country Girl { 01.26.12 at 4:47 am }

I love those little heart lights! So very cute. You always find the cutest things in the weirdest places no? I once found a light up four leaf clover at a Rite-Aid for 99 cents.

Mucho love and laughter,
City Girl to Country Girl
http://www.citygirltocountrygirl.com

66 Deborah { 01.26.12 at 4:49 am }

I remember when I was young, my mother wore pins like that. I’ll have to look for some at the flea market, Would be nice for summer.

67 The Sweet Cupcaker { 01.26.12 at 4:54 am }

great lights and it is great when something that becomes a silly tradition sticks with you as an adult and means something. I don’t know how many times I have to explain to my boyfriend that we absolutely HAVE to do something because I did as a kid with my family. He has learned that there is no other explanation I can give but that so he just does it without protest. Great little collection. Love the shoes too.

68 Prof. Dr. Skinny Bitch { 01.26.12 at 4:55 am }

what a cute story!!! there is nothing better then such sweet memories!!! i am currently also in love with everything pastell. it raises ones mood. . .

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69 Mica { 01.26.12 at 4:56 am }

Love the pastels, and those heart lights are too cute! :)

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70 debbie { 01.26.12 at 4:59 am }

love the heart garland. So cute.

71 GawgusThings { 01.26.12 at 5:03 am }

You threw me then, I suddenly thought this was your Friday Five! The heart lights are adorable – so excited about Valentine’s Day!
Emma x

72 Summer { 01.26.12 at 5:15 am }

did you get a highlight? your hair looks nice & bright in the previous post!

73 Chrissy { 01.26.12 at 5:19 am }

Loving all the pastel as well, lately. So fun.
adahliavolk.com

74 january { 01.26.12 at 5:28 am }

i LOVE that tea cup + your sandals are perfect!
january, x
jessicajanuary.com

75 Kate { 01.26.12 at 5:30 am }

Oh, I love the colors this kind of year starts bringing out!

Kate

http://www.thrillofthechaise.com

76 The Fancy Teacup { 01.26.12 at 5:38 am }

Pastels are curing my winter blues for the moment, too. x

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77 Nicole Rene { 01.26.12 at 5:42 am }

Love the half & half manicure and those JCrew sandals! And aww, I love it when small things remind us of such sweet memories of the past, almost a bittersweet feeling but in a good way. :)

Have a great weekend!

Nicole

78 Kendall { 01.26.12 at 6:02 am }

All of those pictures make me excited for spring! YEAH :)
xo K
http://www.lilieslattesandlace.com

79 Caitlin { 01.26.12 at 6:12 am }

what a springy post – i’m inspired to decorate for valentine’s day now too! What is that pink nail polish color? i don’t think the link took us there… Thanks!

80 Luana { 01.26.12 at 6:15 am }

Oii
Lindas imagens! Doce doce!
Fiz um post com street style. Dá uma olhadinha e vê o que acha.
Bjim
http://www.luanacrescente.blogspot.com

81 helena { 01.26.12 at 6:15 am }

I love that bowl! Where is it from? They are all such bright summery colours. I can’t wait for spring, England is so dreary at the moment! xx

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82 yvonne { 01.26.12 at 6:17 am }

looovelyyy

83 Jaeger { 01.26.12 at 6:24 am }
84 Char { 01.26.12 at 6:25 am }

Love the string of heart lights! I will be decorating my home in the next few days for V-Day, as well! Pretty manicure!
Char xo
http://www.itsacharmlife.blogspot.com

85 Samira { 01.26.12 at 6:28 am }

I love this post!! the pops of colour are beautiful!!!

86 Nikki { 01.26.12 at 6:29 am }

Sometimes a little dash of colour is all we need to brighten up an otherwise dreary, boring day. I, personally, am not a huge fan of pastels but those gumballs are really cute. I can see a great display of them in a clear glass jar looking very pretty!

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87 Closet Cravings { 01.26.12 at 6:30 am }

I’ve always loved the cheesy goodness and little hearts that come with Valentine’s Day. Any excuse for fun is good. I’ve been obsessing over pastels too. =)
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88 Ileana { 01.26.12 at 6:34 am }

Love those heart lights and that manicure!

89 Susann { 01.26.12 at 6:37 am }

I really don’t want to think of Valentine’s Day, haha. But your photos are so cute!

xx, Susann
http://fashioninpepperland.blogspot.com

90 Shanelé { 01.26.12 at 6:48 am }

aww so cute. I know what you mean how something so small can bring you back=)

xo
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91 Caitlin { 01.26.12 at 6:50 am }

Love bringing old traditions around as an adult! Great photos :)

Caitlin
http://www.my-grandmothers-gucci.blogspot.com

92 Josie { 01.26.12 at 6:51 am }

I love your bright manicure, and that is the sweetest story — love bringing back childhood memories like that!
xo Josie
http://www.winksmilestyle.com

93 fashionablecollections { 01.26.12 at 6:57 am }

I love those vintage floral pins!

Collections

94 Material fixations { 01.26.12 at 7:03 am }

All pastel, all the time.
Love this colorful post.

95 Emily { 01.26.12 at 7:03 am }

I love the half and half manicure! I will definitely be trying that out!

-E
http://nosweatsallowed.blogspot.com

96 My Voguish Diaries { 01.26.12 at 7:06 am }

I love the mani! And the J. Crew sandals! It’s all making me lust for spring!

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97 B. in the Know { 01.26.12 at 7:07 am }

I love the heart lights – so fun to decorate for Valentine’s Day! The pastels have me longing for spring!
Much love,
B

98 Lyndzie { 01.26.12 at 7:07 am }

great idea with the manicure – I am going to do that this wknd!!

fashionable footprints

99 Lorna { 01.26.12 at 7:09 am }

I LOVE old memories like that, I also have little fairy lights around my bed, I think they are really cute! :) :)

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100 Hanyzka89 { 01.26.12 at 7:14 am }

So sweet post, the picture with pastels colours made up my mood:)
Have a nice day.
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101 Crystal { 01.26.12 at 7:15 am }

I love all the pastels and color in this post – it left me longing for Spring weather. I cant wait for the day when I finally move to Cali and can experience the joys of beautiful weather year round!

102 Cinja { 01.26.12 at 7:16 am }

aww i want that garland

103 Rory { 01.26.12 at 7:23 am }

love the J. Crew sandals :)
Rory
http://www.WearAboutsBlog.com
CHICTOPIA

104 Cathy Anderson { 01.26.12 at 7:24 am }

I loe those peachy flats and pinky jeans! What a pretty color combo for spring!

xoxo
Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl

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105 Alice No { 01.26.12 at 7:27 am }

Great inspiration for the manicure!

Alice

NOALICENO.COM

106 Gina { 01.26.12 at 7:28 am }
107 Leah { 01.26.12 at 7:35 am }

Love love love the nail polish!

108 Erin { 01.26.12 at 7:43 am }

Fun nails, and I love the idea of getting into Valentines Day! Sometimes we forget to as adults :)

XO,
Erin
http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspot.com/

109 Lisa { 01.26.12 at 7:46 am }

Love the nail color! The brighter the better, I say. :) and those Dutch mints…top 5 favorite snack for sure!

Best
Lisa Marie
Http://www.inyourfinery.blogspot.com

110 Jackie {York Avenue} { 01.26.12 at 7:48 am }

The heart lights are so sweet. I love your orange manicure and the Hudson jeans with the peachy sandals! Such great colors in this post.

111 just me { 01.26.12 at 7:48 am }

i’m also obsesed with pastel colors lately ;) preparing for spring time
very beautiful pictures

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112 ashleigh { 01.26.12 at 7:55 am }

Unbelievably jealous that you can wear sandals like that in January!

113 Tales of an HBS Wife { 01.26.12 at 8:00 am }

What a nice memory for you! Enjoy all the heart shaped goodness this month!

114 2Anchor { 01.26.12 at 8:09 am }

Love a little touch of V-Day around the house! Those vintage pins are so beautiful.

XoKylee
http://2anchor.blogspot.com

115 Ambyr { 01.26.12 at 8:09 am }

Those cherry jeans are such a good color. I really like your 1/2 and 1/2 nails too.

xoxo
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116 Tamara { 01.26.12 at 8:24 am }

The heart shaped lights area soooooo cute!

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117 Heather Michelle @ A Sweet Simple Life { 01.26.12 at 8:26 am }

love the mani and the shoes… can’t wait for summer.

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118 Chessa! { 01.26.12 at 8:34 am }

I loved reading this. I totally understand what you’re saying. There are so many moments like that make up our lives and they seem to be hidden and then suddenly you’re in the pharmacy shopping for something completely different and you’re flooded with old memories. Isn’t that great? I think about this all the time lately bc of Lucia. I want to create wonderful moments like this that seem to be so small but actually are so significant.

In other news, I’m loving those colors on your nails. Is it spring yet? These days I seem to be all about the dark nails…

119 Mal @ The Chic Geek { 01.26.12 at 8:37 am }

Those lights are so sweet!

120 Lindsey Long { 01.26.12 at 8:37 am }

I adore the little valentine’s heart! They bring a smile to my face!

121 CupcakesOMG! { 01.26.12 at 8:38 am }

good GOD why are you so clever when it comes to nail color??? so i’ll be copying that, thanks.

CupcakesOMG!

122 Vanita { 01.26.12 at 8:40 am }

Love the vintage pins!

A jewelry blog.
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123 Eva { 01.26.12 at 8:41 am }

Cute post! Love those sandals!

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124 Daisy { 01.26.12 at 8:43 am }

the heart garland is so cute!

125 Kensey Marsland { 01.26.12 at 8:44 am }

I Love the teacup in the picture of your manicure, so cute!!

126 Elisa { 01.26.12 at 8:47 am }

I too am a sucker for pastels! I recently posted about my pastel and glitter fingertips! You guys should check it out!

http://www.fashionistabarista.com

127 Caitlin { 01.26.12 at 8:53 am }

Love that you bought the nostalgic lights! And loving the nail combo!!

xo
Caitlin
http://hauteeyes.com

128 katherine { 01.26.12 at 9:01 am }

heart-shaped headboard?! please share!

129 patty and lo { 01.26.12 at 9:02 am }

Eeverything here just looks so pretty. I love the sandals and manicure!

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130 Eau de Violet { 01.26.12 at 9:03 am }

I can’t wait until Valentines Day! I seriously cannot get enough pink and red hearts. I still give out little elementary school valentines to my friends.

Eau de Violet

131 Christina { 01.26.12 at 9:07 am }

Color makes me happy, too! I really need to start shopping at J Crew. I’m missing out!

xo,
Christina

http://becauseofmadalene.blogspot.com/

132 Beauty Follower { 01.26.12 at 9:17 am }

Love the earring&brooches (???) in the second pict!

133 Rachel { 01.26.12 at 9:18 am }

Yay! Love the heart lights… reminds me I should put up a few Valentine’s Day decorations :)

134 Bree { 01.26.12 at 9:18 am }

I love pastels too, love to mix pastel colours into everything = my wardrobe, nail colour, home decor – love it!
xx


The Urban Umbrella
xoxo

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135 Lucero Arechiga { 01.26.12 at 9:19 am }

I think we can all agree, we’re ready for spring!

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136 Jess { 01.26.12 at 9:24 am }

the hanging hearts are so sweet.
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137 Chelsea { 01.26.12 at 9:24 am }

http://cchicc3.wordpress.com/

LOVE the peach colors! It’s my favorite and ultimately makes me miss summer and being tan!! Time to get the spray tan!

138 Lauren { 01.26.12 at 9:33 am }

Those lights are so cute! I think I need to make a trip to CVS :)

-Lauren

http://www.coffeeandcolor.blogspot.com

139 Katie { 01.26.12 at 9:34 am }

Very cute! Love those peachy sandals!

http://www.katiesbliss.com

140 Maria @ Cheeky Pink Tulip { 01.26.12 at 9:34 am }

Still don’t get how you’re wearing sandals at the end of January!

Maria xx
http://www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com

141 Desiree { 01.26.12 at 9:35 am }

I love that tea cup! Where is it from?

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142 Hilary { 01.26.12 at 9:36 am }

I love the half and half manicure.. I must try this. You have fantastic inspiration ideas.

XX Hilary

143 Gildete Lima { 01.26.12 at 9:38 am }

:) Lovely!

144 Tarana { 01.26.12 at 9:39 am }

love the heart-shaped lights! I am due for a mani and maybe I will try the half and half manicure.

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145 hello friday { 01.26.12 at 9:40 am }

Totally loving the pink and orange combo! xoxo
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146 Amy { 01.26.12 at 9:43 am }

Love the color of those pins!

147 Mertxe Hernandez { 01.26.12 at 9:43 am }
148 SD { 01.26.12 at 9:46 am }

love love love pastels!! nice pics btw!

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149 Mr. Taylor and his Lady { 01.26.12 at 9:53 am }

obsessing over those peachy sandals. perfect!
xo TJ

http://mrtaylorandhislady.blogspot.com

150 ana {bluebirdkisses} { 01.26.12 at 9:59 am }

Very cute!

151 The Tiny Closet { 01.26.12 at 10:03 am }

Love all of the fun Spring colors. Nice idea about the Valentine’s Day lights!!

http://thetinycloset.blogspot.com/

152 Champagnecocktails { 01.26.12 at 10:03 am }

I adore everything pastel at the moment as well (Elie Saab Haute Couture collection yesterday!!!) Love the peach J.Crew sandals as well!!

http://champagnecocktailscashmeredreams.blogspot.com

153 Kelly { 01.26.12 at 10:07 am }

Love the pastel pic…inspiring for spring and wishing I could be wearing sandals. alas, I’m stuck in winter for the long haul in chicago. rats.

154 Mandy of Klury { 01.26.12 at 10:08 am }

This post really puts me in the mood for spring! I can’t wait to see how you style the vintage floral pins and I love your half and half manicure.

Mandy
The Klury Report & Kini Style

155 honeywhatscooking { 01.26.12 at 10:14 am }

so pretty.. love the nails. :-)
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156 veronika { 01.26.12 at 10:19 am }

i’m very much in love with pastel colours too :)
Veronika
http://www.livinginwinterpeg.blogspot.com

157 vicki { 01.26.12 at 10:19 am }

Not to sound like a weirdo but, what pretty feet you have :) I would never photograph my feet! I feel sorry for people who have to look at them in the summer when I wear flip flops :)

158 Anna Rose { 01.26.12 at 10:22 am }

Oh the hearts are so cheery!! Can’t wait for Valentines Day!! So fun : )

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

159 Annie { 01.26.12 at 10:30 am }

Love the lights and the memories!

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160 Vivian { 01.26.12 at 10:40 am }

Feels like spring! Would love to see the heart-shaped headboard!

xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

161 Rochelle { 01.26.12 at 10:49 am }

How did I miss the heart-shaped headboard?!?!

162 jenny { 01.26.12 at 10:57 am }

you wear your engagement ring on your right hand?=

163 amanda { 01.26.12 at 11:00 am }

so very sweet!
xox

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164 Stephanie Mathena { 01.26.12 at 11:01 am }

Ah this gets me all giddy for spring.

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165 Rosie { 01.26.12 at 11:02 am }

A must have for every closet, nude colored sandals, I couldn’t live with out mine, loving your jcrew pick!!
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xox

166 The Happening { 01.26.12 at 11:04 am }

Beautiful photography, as always. Love those peach sandals! X

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167 Sophia { 01.26.12 at 11:11 am }

Such a sweet collections of photos! best! xx

168 kristina { 01.26.12 at 11:16 am }

really pretty pictures emily! i am trying to figure out the half and half mani though – is the pink on the other hand?
xoxo, k

169 Cristina { 01.26.12 at 11:20 am }
170 Victoria { 01.26.12 at 11:24 am }

I love your J.Crew sandals, and the heart shaped lights is such a cute idea.

171 Stacey { 01.26.12 at 11:28 am }
172 Antique Engagement Rings { 01.26.12 at 11:31 am }

I love all the colors!!!

173 tiffany { 01.26.12 at 11:41 am }

love your nails!

174 Nicole @ Giraffelegs { 01.26.12 at 11:57 am }

Peach is def one of my favorite colors. Also digging the pastel trend.

175 Molliee { 01.26.12 at 12:01 pm }

the sandals are perfect!!
xoxo
molliee
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176 Erin { 01.26.12 at 12:08 pm }

Those heart shaped lights are AMAZING!

xx

Erin @ http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/

177 Han { 01.26.12 at 12:16 pm }

Love the fairy lights and that purple teacup!

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178 Paige and Alise { 01.26.12 at 12:30 pm }

Lovin’ the bright nails! Such a spring feel to this post. Only you could rock those sandals!

http://www.dreaming-of-couture.blogspot.com/

179 Kristen { 01.26.12 at 12:41 pm }

Im such a sucker for anything hearts and valentines day. Such a sweet holiday <3

180 meag { 01.26.12 at 12:56 pm }

so cute with the two toned nail polish. i’ll have to try!
P.S. I’m having a fashion dilemma and would LOVE your advice. Head over and check it out if you wish~
xoxo the egg out west.

181 Anna { 01.26.12 at 1:00 pm }

Those pastel candies look sooo good! So good. Craving them now.

182 V { 01.26.12 at 1:02 pm }
183 Feelgoodlookcute { 01.26.12 at 1:19 pm }

Hi!
I love pastel colors ;) and I love your sandals!!
xxx
Miriam

http://feelgoodlookcute.blogspot.com

184 Shamini { 01.26.12 at 1:23 pm }

that’s so nice ! i love the heart-shaped lights. This happened to me last time. I came across small glasses i used to have back home when i was a child. It’s weird and at the same time pleasant how small things can bring back special moments…

185 Caitie { 01.26.12 at 1:31 pm }

what a sweet memory…. there is something special about hanging lights up in your bedroom!

xxx
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186 Kayla { 01.26.12 at 1:45 pm }

How adorable are those heart lights and your jeans! Love

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187 Rachel { 01.26.12 at 1:47 pm }

Love that mani idea…going to use that this weekend!

188 Grace Escudero - The Afeminada { 01.26.12 at 2:07 pm }

Those are such beautiful spring colours!

-Grace

http://www.theafeminada.com

189 Stacey { 01.26.12 at 2:22 pm }

Those heart lights are so cute!

xoxo
Stacey

http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.com/

190 B.Weber { 01.26.12 at 2:29 pm }

I love the lights and the peach shoes.

HauteStandards

191 Katie { 01.26.12 at 2:38 pm }

Those pins are beautiful. They look so delicate, perfect for spring!!!!!! I have some heart shaped lights which serve the same purpose, they make everything so cosy and I relax instantly!
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192 Justine { 01.26.12 at 3:05 pm }

I love pastels, so perfect for spring (dreaming of spring)

xx
Justine

http://www.sobeanie.blogspot.com/

193 Chelsea { 01.26.12 at 3:21 pm }

Wow I remember those heart shaped lights! They look so pretty here. I also love those pastel candies. I too have been in a pastel mood lately.

xo
http://couturecultureblog.blogspot.com

194 Aitana { 01.26.12 at 3:49 pm }

I love your sandals!!!^^

xoxo

195 Stephanie { 01.26.12 at 3:59 pm }

Love the burst of spring feeling in this dreary winter weather!

Eternally yours,
Stephanie

196 Jillian Nicole { 01.26.12 at 4:01 pm }

Adorable, pastel bowl!:)

197 Brielle { 01.26.12 at 4:21 pm }

LOVE LOVE LOVE the heart lights :) so sweet!

198 Larissa J { 01.26.12 at 4:55 pm }

jealous that you can wear sandals right now :) also, I love your manicure. awesome neon colors!

xo,
http://livingincolorstyle.blogspot.com

199 thetravelingheart { 01.26.12 at 5:06 pm }

Love the heart lights! I have to have self control to not decorate my house for Valentine’s Day 365 days a year ^^. And it’s nice you have something to trigger happy thoughts. <3

200 Sam { 01.26.12 at 5:10 pm }

I love the hanging heart lights! I’d keep them up year round!

201 bobi { 01.26.12 at 5:20 pm }

beautiful post ;) really lovely, xoxo

202 Jenna { 01.26.12 at 5:28 pm }

i adore those that heart garland! so sweet

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203 Ally { 01.26.12 at 5:38 pm }

Such a cheerful post! Valentine’s Day is cute and I always love how my mom gets me something cute and fun for the holiday :) Loving the manicure idea!

xoxo, Ally
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204 shineandsee { 01.26.12 at 5:43 pm }

love all the pastels! so springy.

http://shineandsee.blogspot.com/

205 Stefani { 01.26.12 at 6:20 pm }

I’m dying to know where that bowl is from!!

206 Emily { 01.26.12 at 6:23 pm }

Stefani, the bowl is from Anthropologie :)

207 Irina { 01.26.12 at 7:14 pm }

All you’re post are beautiful, pure and simple! http://violetcatstyle.blogspot.com

208 Taliah { 01.26.12 at 7:40 pm }

Wow! i am reaaly feeling Spring in the air already via fashion! Pastels are sooo in right now, not that they’ve ever really went anywhere…lol

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209 BusyWorkingMama { 01.26.12 at 7:51 pm }

Beautiful nail polish!

210 dragon fruit { 01.26.12 at 7:58 pm }

such a cute post emily : )!!

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211 tabitha { 01.26.12 at 8:08 pm }

i love the heart lights … i have them for most holidays bc my family hung them while i was growing up. i havent had them out in forever. your post definitely makes me want to get them out again :)

212 Kristal { 01.26.12 at 9:08 pm }

I think those pastel candies are the candied chocolate eggs. My fiance LOVES them. I need to find them for his Vday package!

213 Valerie { 01.26.12 at 9:14 pm }

Trundle bed?! Girl, me too! If that doesn’t make you feel like a princess when you are 5 I don’t know what does! ha Happy Month of love!

214 Sarah { 01.26.12 at 9:53 pm }

LOVE the half and half manicure.

215 Little Red Book { 01.26.12 at 10:20 pm }

Love your bright pink mani. I think it goes for all seasons as a great punch of color.

http://www.littleredbook-thatshaute.blogspot.com
@littleredbookxo

216 Chanel { 01.26.12 at 10:28 pm }

I love the instant soothing feeling of all things nostalgic like this! So fun and so glad you found the lights!

xo chanel
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217 Tal { 01.26.12 at 10:30 pm }

The heart shaped lights are SUCH a cute idea! And I love the half and half manicure, might have to try that one out myself someday xo

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218 Leanne { 01.26.12 at 11:04 pm }

Valentines Day has always been such an exciting day for me. Since I was little it meant baking heart shaped cookies or buying little chocolates in red foil for my friends. Last year we had a 5 course dinner with my closest friends – no boyfriends allowed. Its such a happy day and I don’t understand why people critical of it

219 June (@junebiswas) { 01.26.12 at 11:14 pm }

Lovely pictures
xx
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220 Lauren Danae { 01.26.12 at 11:45 pm }

that half and half mani is so cute! you do everything i used to do as a middle schooler but instead of it looking odd (like mine undoubtedly did), you make it so chic!

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221 Colleen { 01.27.12 at 12:16 am }

Those lights are too cute! Little childhood throwbacks are a good reminder of a simpler time.

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222 Alela Sirah { 01.27.12 at 12:21 am }

I love all the colors in this post, that tea cup is soooo cute!
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223 lidia { 01.27.12 at 12:26 am }

i must try out that half and half manicure!

224 Abbey { 01.27.12 at 12:59 am }

Those nails are amazing!

225 federica { 01.27.12 at 1:30 am }

I like you and I love your blog, you are one of the reason because I decided to open my blog!

Today I did a post based on your finger-nail ring!!!!

do you have any suggestions for my blog?

http://www.emmestyle.blogspot.com/2012/01/finger-nail-ring.html#more

226 B. { 01.27.12 at 8:17 am }
227 Claudia Nover { 01.27.12 at 8:34 am }

Awesome Blog! Love it! Great posts and gorgeous photos.
Claudia
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228 Empire Stilettos { 01.27.12 at 9:14 am }

Oooh love the half and half manicure!

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229 Jamie { 01.27.12 at 9:56 am }

I bought those same hearts at Walgreens a few years back. I love them. We line the inside of our front double doors with them. Hope you’ll stop by my blog sometime!

XOXO,

Jamie
http://ilookgoodtoday.com

230 Frances { 01.27.12 at 11:31 am }

Wow time flies valentines is already around the corner!!

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231 Lucy Lu { 01.27.12 at 1:47 pm }

Lovely pictures !!
xoxo

232 Lauren { 01.27.12 at 3:07 pm }
233 Little Miss Shoeshine { 01.27.12 at 3:17 pm }

love the heart garland and the vintage flower pins!xx
María

http://littlemissshoeshine.blogspot.com

234 Jamie { 01.27.12 at 4:41 pm }

Love your blog! If you’re into hearts, you should check out these (brightly colored, totally biodegradable, super fun) utensils. Full disclosure- my amazingly talented friend created them, but they really are great! https://iheart-this.com/index.html

235 Lia { 01.27.12 at 4:53 pm }

In what planet was I living that I had never heard of red heart lights! Love the sparkles!

236 Jess { 01.27.12 at 7:42 pm }

check out my latest posts on chokers and 90s grunge. thx

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237 Jessica { 01.28.12 at 12:45 am }

Ohhhhhh I love the half/half manicure! It shall be my next manicure. This past week, my own personal assistant (cough cough myself haha) painted mine alllll a metallic neutral with the right hand pointer finger..a bright opi pink. I loved it.

238 Mariana { 01.28.12 at 9:44 am }

Pastels are my new obsession as well :) PS: Those cherry jeans are amazing

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239 Michelle Lee { 01.28.12 at 9:26 pm }

what is that pastel thing? so pretty

DIY Sunglasses
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240 antique engagement rings { 01.29.12 at 6:04 am }

I also love pastels…. fantastic!

241 Bella & Robot { 01.29.12 at 1:41 pm }

I’ve awarded you the versatile blogger award!! I’ve only just started reading the blog but looking forward to keeping up with your gorgeous posts. The pastels are sooo SS 12, can’t wait

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242 Nicole { 01.29.12 at 4:44 pm }

Love all the pastels…spring is coming!!!

It actually felt live Spring in NJ this weekend

243 Kelly { 01.29.12 at 6:44 pm }

I adore those vintage pins! Gorgeous!

<3 Kelly

244 College Lifestyles { 01.31.12 at 2:58 pm }

Love the light ideas!
Check out more dorm decor and join our V-day challenge http://collegelifestyles.org/2012/01/college-lifestyles-presents-the-14-day-valentines-challenge/
And on pastels learn how to wear tangerine ! ;) http://collegelifestyles.org/2012/01/three-ways-to-wear-tangerine/

245 Mare { 02.01.12 at 9:33 am }

Ah! Have to try the half and half colouring on the nails! Fab idea!

246 Andrea { 02.02.12 at 2:46 pm }

Sweet memory with the heart lights! I love when little sentiments make their way back into our lives!
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247 Blog Roundup: Valentine’s Day | Stitch Fix Blog { 02.08.12 at 12:02 am }

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