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://leopardandsalmon.blogspot.com/ bobi

    beautiful post ;) really lovely, xoxo

  • http://underthefluorescents.blogspot.com/ Jenna

    i adore those that heart garland! so sweet

    http://underthefluorescents.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com Ally

    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
    http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com/

  • http://shineandsee.blogspot.com/ shineandsee

    love all the pastels! so springy.

    http://shineandsee.blogspot.com/

  • Stefani

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

  • Emily

    Stefani, the bowl is from Anthropologie :)

  • http://violetcatstyle.blogspot.com Irina

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

  • http://fashionwashere.net Taliah

    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

    http://fashionwashere.net

  • http://www.busyworkingmama.com/ BusyWorkingMama

    Beautiful nail polish!

  • http://www.dragonnfruit.com dragon fruit

    such a cute post emily : )!!

    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

  • http://fabulouslytabitha.wordpress.com tabitha

    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 :)

  • http://www.sincerelyarizona.blogspot.com/ Kristal

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

  • Valerie

    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!

  • http://www.sarahgolightly.blogspot.com Sarah

    LOVE the half and half manicure.

  • http://www.littleredbook-thatshaute.blogspot.com Little Red Book

    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

  • http://bywayofney.blogspot.com/ Chanel

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

    xo chanel
    http://bywayofney.blogspot.com/

  • http://dreamingenfrancais.blogspot.com/ Tal

    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

    http://dreamingenfrancais.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.arumlilea.blogspot.com Leanne

    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

  • http://junebiswas.blogspot.com June (@junebiswas)
  • http://bluerosegold.blogspot.com/ Lauren Danae

    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!

    http://bluerosegold.blogspot.com/

  • http://monbebesinge.blogspot.com Colleen

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

    http://monbebesinge.blogspot.com

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

    I love all the colors in this post, that tea cup is soooo cute!
    http://fashionablyspeakn.blogspot.com/2012/01/purse-diy-fringe-clutch-or-cross-body.html

  • http://justasugarslut.blogspot.com/ lidia

    i must try out that half and half manicure!

  • http://www.thinkrunway.com Abbey

    Those nails are amazing!

  • federica

    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

  • B.
  • http://wowfactor-signaturestyle.blogspot.com/ Claudia Nover

    Awesome Blog! Love it! Great posts and gorgeous photos.
    Claudia
    http://wowfactor-signaturestyle.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.empirestilettos.com Empire Stilettos

    Oooh love the half and half manicure!

    http://www.empirestilettos.com

  • http://www.ilookgoodtoday.com Jamie

    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

  • http://Thefashionhive.com Frances

    Wow time flies valentines is already around the corner!!

    http://thefashionhive.com

  • http://thedrunkdressing.blogspot.com/ Lucy Lu

    Lovely pictures !!
    xoxo

  • Lauren
  • http://littlemissshoeshine.blogspot.com/ Little Miss Shoeshine

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

    http://littlemissshoeshine.blogspot.com

  • Jamie

    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

  • http://www.sipmom.com Lia

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

  • http://www.laceandfadedjeans.com Jess

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

    http://www.laceandfadedjeans.com

  • Jessica

    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.

  • http://www.beautynthingsblog.com Mariana

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

    http://www.beautynthingsblog.com

  • http://www.pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com Michelle Lee

    what is that pastel thing? so pretty

    DIY Sunglasses
    http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

  • http://www.artdecodiamonds.com antique engagement rings

    I also love pastels…. fantastic!

  • http://bellaandrobot.blogspot.com Bella & Robot

    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

    Bellaandrobot.blogspot.com

  • http://espressocookie.blogspot.com/ Nicole

    Love all the pastels…spring is coming!!!

    It actually felt live Spring in NJ this weekend

  • http://www.thekellytang.com Kelly

    I adore those vintage pins! Gorgeous!

    <3 Kelly

  • http://collegelifestyles.org/ College Lifestyles

    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/

  • http://marielaramburu.blogspot.com/ Mare

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

  • http://akstylemyway.blogspot.com/ Andrea

    Sweet memory with the heart lights! I love when little sentiments make their way back into our lives!
    http://akstylemyway.blogspot.com/

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  • Lisa

    The link for the pink polish doesn’t work! Help?!