I was first introduced to Cupcakes and Cashmere by my friend Hannah and since then I have been hooked. Cupcakes and Cashmere is penned by Emily Schuman and is her place to document all the things she loves. It's a fashion, interior and baking-lovers dream in short. Emily updates her blog most days with posts on home decor inspiration, fashion, sweet treats and more. If you're on the go then you'll like Emily's blog because her posts aren't too wordy and always contain beautiful visuals.

Images via Cupcakes and Cashmere blog

I do love a good recommended read. There's something reassuring in knowing someone else has enjoyed a book and that you are likely to as well. I'm often scribbling down book titles to investigate from blogs, magazines, even Instagram. A good book can also have me reaching for a notebook to jot down future post ideas. Here's what has been on the reading pile as of late..

The Notebook has sat gathering dust for some time, particularly as the movie had a rather lasting effect on me. This is a story of a lifelong romance, retold through the pages of a notebook kept by a woman who wanted to remember it all. This is such a beautiful but sad story, it is a Nicholas Sparks novel after all. Fans of the film will love this as will anyone who likes a classic love story without the sappiness. 

Cupcakes and Cashmere was spotted on Lily Pebbles blog and after a flick through Emily Schuman's blog this was being searched for among the depths of the library catalogue. The books is inspired by Emily's blog Cupcakes and Cashmere and is split into seasonal chapters. Each section contains a checklist of fashion pieces to have, beauty for the season, how-to's and recipes for seasonal parties. This book is beautifully presented and reflects Emily's blog fantastically. If you're already a fan of Cupcakes and Cashmere then this is definitely worth tracking down.