On my first trip to Paris, with G last July, I planned half a day around visiting the boutique Merci, only to realize it was under construction—after walking for hours through the Marais to get to it. This time, I hardly planned a thing but Cristina and I arrived to a store in ...read more
It had been a while since I last embraced overalls—approximately twenty years or so. When we were first discussing adding a pair to our spring collection, I had such specific requirements: that they'd be fitted (so they'd be subtly sexy, not kid-like at all), faded like a vintage ...read more
I've always loved the idea of wearing one of G's shirts as a dress—and have occasionally successfully worn them as a shirt—but in practice, they never quite work. They're always too short or too bulky, which is why I was immediately drawn to this menswear-inspired shirtdress from ...read more
I've fought my natural hair texture for pretty much my entire adult life. In high school, I leaned into it being stick straight, graduated to overly-styled barrel curls after college, then embraced time-intensive blow-outs, only to arrive at a place where I'm now comfortable ...read more
This outfit is one of those uniforms that has somehow remained unchanged throughout my twenties and thirties. This time around, I traded in my go-to cropped blazer for a tuxedo-length option (that's still one of my all-time favorite finds from when Isabel Marant did her ...read more
There’s nothing I love more than a non-cook recipe, especially during the summer. Last week was HOT and the last thing I wanted to do was turn on my stove. Also my husband was traveling for work, so I was rolling solo and whenever that happens I like to keep my meals super easy ...read more
My weekend style needs to accommodate a lot of transitions, from running a variety of errands to scurrying around a playground with a sprinting toddler. Though a simple dress is always preferable in both its ease and comfort, it's not ideal for swing sets and sand boxes. This ...read more
Over the past several weeks, this neon rainbow-striped carry-all from Las Bayadas has become my go-to for summer activities. It fits a seriously impressive number of things—I'm able to stow all of Sloan's toys and snacks for the beach (she does not travel light), and then hit the ...read more
G and I complement each other well in the kitchen, especially when it comes to hosting. He’s an amazing cook and tends to handle most of the grilling, basting, and chopping, while I focus on the aesthetic and serving aspects. Funny enough, after my last trip to visit my parents, ...read more
When I first started blogging, I became obsessed with statement items that would “make” an outfit. Pieces that I could only wear in limited ways and would end up tossing shortly after (think glittery jackets or uncomfortably tall heels that went with just about nothing—super ...read more
It's easy for anyone to feel uninspired by what they see in their closet day in and day out, but lately I've been finding little ways to spruce up items I already own. Here are a few combinations I've been trying out to make older pieces feel fresh and new. I pretty much live in ...read more
1. The Boys of My Youth by Jo Ann Beard: I'm not usually one for short stories (with the exception of David Sedaris), but when my friend Rachel, who's a voracious reader, said this was her favorite book of 2016, I knew I had to try it. It was nostalgic and beautiful and I savored ...read more
Stone fruit season is in full swing and I am buying more peaches and cherries than any one person should. But seeing as how cherry season is short-lived, I have to load up on them as much as I can while I still have the chance. And stone fruit / peach season is the best time of ...read more
Attending an all women's college, I took for granted the almost-daily "Girls' Days/Nights" that happened by default. The planning process consisted of walking down the hall to my best friend Rachie's room, where we all often gathered, and saying, "What should we do today?" ...read more
It's been two weeks since our new employees, Hannah and Alex, joined our team and it's been so fun getting to know them. They both started on the same day and have been in the thick of things since day one, working on a huge beach-themed photoshoot for the shop, expanding our ...read more
This weekend, I took an unconventional three-day MDW on a goat farm in the Angeles National Forest (which I'll be writing about in more detail soon!). Between learning how to milk a goat (turns out I'm a natural?) and hiking, I spent hours reading and catching up on podcasts, my ...read more
If you've been following along, you know I had a challenging spring, with a string of events that triggered some anxiety and left me feeling depleted. Over the past few weeks, things have really fallen into place, and just felt right. My family's healthy (cats included), our ...read more
I’m back!! Whew. It’s been a minute since I got to come hang over here at Cupcakes and Cashmere, but I’ve been knee-deep in developing 125 brand-new recipes for a project coming out next year. Now that it’s over, let’s get back to decadent sweets, shall we? I'm planning on ...read more
A few weeks back at our girls spa day, Cristina arrived in what was arguably the perfect outfit. She was in a loose, lightweight jumpsuit that I assumed had been a recent splurge. The fabric was breathable but luxe, draped in all of the right places, and most importantly, she ...read more
Even though it's been years since I was in college and Sloan's still too young to be on a regular school schedule, this week really felt like the first week of "summer break." We made the point of ending work early one afternoon to sit outside by our fire pit and enjoy the ...read more
When I was young, I spent a good portion of one summer collecting flowers to press, with the intention of using them to make homemade cards and stickers. But like most projects I began as a kid, it didn't materialize into anything else. I've had a particular fondness for pressed ...read more
I've been a huge fan of Samantha Pleet's ever since I purchased a pair of her wide-legged denim pants last summer (I truly wear them at least once a week, as evidenced here, here, here, and here), so I'm not sure why it took me so long to invest in a pair of her shorts. They're ...read more
Even more so than most years, this summer has flown by. Between my week in Paris, a visit home to Mill Valley, and weekend trips and treks to the beach, the season passed at warp speed. While I've made steady headway on my personal summer to-do list (#8 is in full effect, by the ...read more
I have a regular rotation of about five meals I make when I'm short on time, and this Caprese Orzo Salad is one of my favorites. It’s a caprese-meets-pasta salad and it’s loaded with an addictive balsamic vinaigrette and lots of fresh mozzarella. Sounds just about perfect, right? ...read more