When my partner and I closed on our first house in March 2020, we had big plans. We envisioned a housewarming party, inviting friends from across the country, and hosting casual backyard dinners with...
It only took one scroll-stopping TikTok to convince me that a “reading retreat” is the exact vibe I want for my next trip. Imagine this: a cozy, secluded cabin in the woods or a breezy coastal cottage, you in...
As the warmer weather rolls in and we embrace the shift in season, our team is diving into some much-needed spring cleaning—and updating—around the house. With the changing of the seasons comes the perfect opportunity to refresh and revitalize...
When it comes to creating a home that feels like it’s truly yours, there’s a certain magic that happens when you work with the right interior designer. For me, that designer was Katie Hodges. Even before we moved into...
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at photos of Hailey Bieber and wondering how she manages to have such flawless, glowing skin, you’re not alone. Her complexion always seems to have that perfect balance of dewy freshness, and it...
This is such a beautifully relatable stream-of-consciousness—equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. Honestly, the line "Have bras always been this restricting?" deserves to be on a T-shirt.
The way you describe slipping back into “real” clothes as both jarring and nostalgic...
Adulthood has a funny way of reminding you that hosting a brunch is way less fun when you're the one planning it. What starts as an exciting idea quickly turns into a grocery list longer than your to-do list, a growing mountain of decor items that should make your home look chic, and a question of whether three types of pastries are really necessary. And...
This is such a relatable shift—and honestly, kind of inspiring? There's something about the low-stakes encouragement of those time-stamped motivational bottles that just works....
That’s such a thoughtful and grounded reflection. It does feel surreal sometimes—like we’re living in a split screen: one side slowly reopening, the other...
My Skincare and Beauty Essentials: The Products That Never Leave My Routine
Over the years of running Cupcakes and Cashmere, I've had the pleasure of...