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Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses. Cupcakes and cashmere : a guide for defining your style, reinventing your space, and entertaining with ease Item Preview. I'm not a reader of Emily's blog, so I wasn't already familiar with the content.
And I borrowed this book from a friend after deciding that it was time for me to actually make an effort on my personal appearance and home. I know that most other girls my age already know most of the content in this book, but I have never been very good with hair and makeup and s After reading other reviews, I guess I realize I'm one of the few who actually enjoyed this book.
I know that most other girls my age already know most of the content in this book, but I have never been very good with hair and makeup and styling outfits, so I actually appreciated this information.
This book has been helping me get familiar with makeup products and has been a good starting point for me to know how to start building a wardrobe with items that aren't just jeans and t-shirts from college. My friends and family and husband have all started to notice that I'm taking better care of myself.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not an Emily clone I also really love that this book is arranged seasonally. I enjoy the recipes and and ideas for things to do and also Emily's examples of things she wears during the seasons have been really useful to me. There were things that are cute, but practical.
I don't know. Maybe the other readers were right if all this content is on the blog and maybe the information is a little too basic to be worth the trouble of writing a book, but like I said, I really enjoyed this and have been using it as a reference. I actually bought my own copy on Amazon. Nov 15, Meril rated it liked it Shelves: architecture-design , nonfiction , beauty-fashion , t.
Found at the library today! I didn't get any from this one, mostly because Schuman shares my aesthetic on a lot of things, down to favored shoe styles and preferred candle and makeup brands. This was indeed a random find; I've never even heard of this blog before. After finishing the book I went to look at the blog, and it lived up to my expectations: l Found at the library today!
After finishing the book I went to look at the blog, and it lived up to my expectations: little content, lots of pictures of the blogger, lots of mentions of products she was sent. I'd honestly just recommend checking out the book if you're unfamiliar with the blog and leaving the blog alone; I like the tone of the book a lot better than I do the tone of the blog.
I should have suspected something when looking at the books on the bookshelf organization part and noticing the only books we appear to have in common are "Brave New World" and "Moneyball," which I suspect does not belong to her--no posts about the Giants in October!
Oct 22, Nancy rated it it was ok Shelves: nonfiction , style. This book had potential, but it totally fizzled out by constantly stating the obvious and lacking any genuine inspiration or original creativity. Too bad. For instance, there's a section about posing for pictures. You would assume a helpful topic like this would cover sample poses, lighting, how to discover your good side, etc.
Instead, she advises that you spend a lot of time in front of a mirror. Apr 27, Nicole rated it did not like it Shelves: non-fiction , adult. This book was basically a poor attempt to smash a blog into a book format. The recipes weren't very enticing, the "tips" on decorating and entertaining were insanely obvious and I didn't find any of the photography very impressive either.
Stick to reading the blog, this is just a waste of paper and nothing that will have any longevity. I would be very surprised to see this on a library shelf in a year or two. Sep 10, Rachel Bishop rated it liked it. I have just recently found and started reading Emily's blog on a regular basis, and I feel like the book has gotten be "caught up" on the earlier days. The book is fairly basic , but there are definitely some helpful tips and tempting recipes!
An enjoyable quick read with nice photography. I like her style a lot! Nov 18, Megan rated it it was ok. Sadly no new ideas. And I got a little annoyed of all the pictures of her engagement ring - we got it you got a nice rock. The one sticking out of the jeans was the one that made me start to notice it. Jun 28, Jenna Hazzard rated it liked it Recommends it for: people who don't read lifestyle blogs. Shelves: non-fiction. This book was like a lifestyle blog all rolled up into a book.
I liked the way the book was set up into seasons, but I found that some of the sections in the book were on topics that I had read about a million times before. Overall, it was pleasant, but nothing super special to me. Jun 08, J rated it really liked it Shelves: fashion , entertaining-hospitality. The author a blogger who can actually write presents seasonal ideas on fashion, makeup, home decor and entertaining. Although, our style philosophies do differ a bit.
She loves to shop at flea markets, do DIY projects to furniture and celebrate Halloween. Some of her ideas were a bit cheap and clutter-ish for me. She talks about following trends. She seems to live in the "more is more" camp. I prefer a high quality minimalist lifestyle.
Still, she seems sweet and preppy. Her outlook on life was positive and her book uplifting. She wears a conspicuous wedding ring, but there is no mention of a husband or spousal influence in any of her writing. I kept waiting for her to mention her husband, but she never did. This was a pleasant book to look at and read through.
It got me excited about thinking seasonally with my wardrobe, home and entertaining. I would own this book and review it seasonally for inspiration.
Sep 03, Hayley rated it it was ok Shelves: , non-fiction , 2stars. The book is based on the blog of the same name and is a collection of lifestyle posts, covering topics including fashion, interior design, entertaining and beauty. It does have a The book is based on the blog of the same name and is a collection of lifestyle posts, covering topics including fashion, interior design, entertaining and beauty.
I do like how it is split into seasons and visually it is laid out nicely so is very easy to read and flick in and out of. Feb 05, Emily rated it liked it Shelves: books , available-at-library. I picked up this book on a whim at my local library. This book has just the approach I like when it comes to blogs related to personal style: practical, accessible, down-to-earth, and fun not in a loud, in-your-face way, but in an easy-going way.
There are some good how-to's and guides for hair, make-up, entertaining, and not a lot of long-winded anecdo I picked up this book on a whim at my local library. There are some good how-to's and guides for hair, make-up, entertaining, and not a lot of long-winded anecdotes you find in some blogs when you have to scroll forever just to read a recipe. I hadn't known about Emily's blog prior to reading this book, but this book makes me want to hear more of what she has to say.
Everything in here is good. May 02, Heather rated it did not like it. I bought this because the title reminded me of a good friend. I think I was the wrong audience for this. It was also so privileged and relied on style over substance. I admit it was written I bought this because the title reminded me of a good friend. Mar 01, Allie rated it really liked it. The prequel to Cupcakes and Cashmere at Home, a creative book on how to make small changes with a big effect in your house.
Though her clothing style is not in parallel with mine, her design tastes are! Apr 28, Teresa rated it liked it. Jul 26, Brandy Morris rated it really liked it. Fantastic tips from a seemingly classy woman. I'm putting all of it on Pinterest! Feb 01, Jeanne rated it did not like it Shelves: read-in It was truly terrible. Just a series of blog posts on random topics, with a liberal dose of narcissistic selfies.
Jan 23, Corinnagoodwin rated it it was ok. This is a cute, simple little book but with the world of pinterest Aug 27, Gina rated it really liked it. More great decorating advice. She has great style! Mar 06, Kayla Hollatz rated it it was ok. Not a whole lot of substance to this read but I did enjoy her tips on flea market shopping. More of a coffee table book for sophisticated, chic gals in their twenties than anything else. Nov 06, Janay Lawrence rated it it was amazing.
Oh Emily Schuman, how I adore thee! You had me at cupcakes! Dec 06, Pauline rated it it was ok. Oh dear. I think I'm just the wrong demographic for this book. It's attractively presented and has a nice variety of topics, but somehow it just irritated me.
I'm not an existing reader of Ms Schuman's blog, and I suspect I'm older than her target audience, which I guess might be somethings. And this book might still make a nice gift for a young woman, not long out of college. For a woman over Having read women's magazines for more than a few years, I found nothing fresh or Oh dear. Having read women's magazines for more than a few years, I found nothing fresh or enlightening here.
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