Cupcakes and Cashmere

The Heart of the Matter

January 26th, 2012



{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)

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  • http://thetinycloset.blogspot.com/ The Tiny Closet

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

    http://thetinycloset.blogspot.com/

  • http://champagnecocktailscashmeredreams.blogspot.com Champagnecocktails

    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

  • http://wheneverythingcomestogether.blogspot.com/ Kelly

    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.

  • http://www.klury.com Mandy of Klury

    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

  • http://www.honeywhatscooking.com honeywhatscooking

    so pretty.. love the nails. :-)
    http://www.honeywhatscooking.com/

  • http://www.livinginwinterpeg.blogspot.com veronika

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

  • http://www.embelishedlife.blogspot.com vicki

    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 :)

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

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

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

  • http://www.theshinylife.com Annie

    Love the lights and the memories!

    http://www.theshinylife.com

  • http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com Vivian

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

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

  • http://princesshotcakes.com Rochelle

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

  • jenny

    you wear your engagement ring on your right hand?=

  • http://www.lovenycstyle.com amanda

    so very sweet!
    xox

    http://www.lovenycstyle.com

  • http://thewearwithal.blogspot.com/ Stephanie Mathena

    Ah this gets me all giddy for spring.

    http://thewearwithal.blogspot.com/

  • http://yourfashionstory.blogspot.com/ Rosie

    A must have for every closet, nude colored sandals, I couldn’t live with out mine, loving your jcrew pick!!
    http://julieannasfashionstory.blogspot.com/
    xox

  • http://www.thehappeningblog.com The Happening

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

    http://www.thehappeningblog.com

  • http://www.trashbagblack@blogspot.com Sophia

    Such a sweet collections of photos! best! xx

  • http://beancakes.wordpress.com/ kristina

    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

  • http://www.unacolombianaencalifornia.com/ Cristina
  • http://www.bigstarusa.com Victoria

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

  • http://twitter.com/#!/StaceyStClair Stacey
  • http://www.artdecodiamonds.com Antique Engagement Rings

    I love all the colors!!!

  • http://justcallmetiffles.blogspot.com/ tiffany

    love your nails!

  • http://giraffelegs.com Nicole @ Giraffelegs

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

  • http://mstwirlyskirts.com Molliee

    the sandals are perfect!!
    xoxo
    molliee
    http://mstwirlyskirts.com

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

    Those heart shaped lights are AMAZING!

    xx

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

  • http://insidethebelljar.blogspot.com Han

    Love the fairy lights and that purple teacup!

    http://insidethebelljar.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.dreaming-of-couture.blogspot.com/ Paige and Alise

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

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

  • http://www.justagirlandherlittledog.blogspot.com Kristen

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

  • http://theeggoutwest.blogspot.com/ meag

    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.

  • http://withanna.wordpress.com Anna

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

  • http://Www.pretpenser.com V
  • http://Feelgoodlookcute.blogspot.com Feelgoodlookcute

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

    http://feelgoodlookcute.blogspot.com

  • http://enmodesham.blogspot.com Shamini

    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…

  • http://www.ladyalamode.com Caitie

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

    xxx
    http://www.ladyalamode.com

  • Kayla

    How adorable are those heart lights and your jeans! Love

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  • http://www.EugeniaWoods.com Rachel

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

  • http://www.theafeminada.com Grace Escudero – The Afeminada

    Those are such beautiful spring colours!

    -Grace

    http://www.theafeminada.com

  • http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.com/ Stacey

    Those heart lights are so cute!

    xoxo
    Stacey

    http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.com/

  • http://hautestandards.blogspot.com B.Weber

    I love the lights and the peach shoes.

    HauteStandards

  • http://www.blueberriesnstrawberries.blogspot.com Katie

    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!
    http://www.blueberriesnstrawberries.blogspot.com

  • http://sobeanie.blogspot.com/ Justine

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

    xx
    Justine

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

  • http://www.couturecultureblog.blogspot.com Chelsea

    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

  • http://ladytrendy.blogspot.com/ Aitana

    I love your sandals!!!^^

    xoxo

  • http://Eternallyfashionablylate.blogspot.com Stephanie

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

    Eternally yours,
    Stephanie

  • http://www.miminicoleblog.blogspot.com Jillian Nicole

    Adorable, pastel bowl!:)

  • http://bjdanko.blogspot.com/ Brielle

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the heart lights :) so sweet!

  • http://www.livingincolorstyle.blogspot.com Larissa J

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

    xo,
    http://livingincolorstyle.blogspot.com

  • http://diary.thetravelingheart.com thetravelingheart

    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

  • http://www.samspinkslippers.blogspot.com Sam

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