5 Pretty Things

This midday pick-me-up 

A rainbow house. See the whole tour here. 

Parasols strung at a wedding? How completely gorgeous. See more of the circus-themed wedding over on 100 Layer Cake.

Why use blah cupcake wrappers when you can use really really pretty ones?

These bluebells grow every year in Warwickshire, England. Magical. 

{rainbow house photos via Black Eiffel, Cupcake wrapper photos via Design Love Fest}

Cupcakes, Cupcakes, and More Cupcakes

It's the strangest thing. Somehow, people I hardly even know are aware of the fact that I'm coo-coo for cupcakes. (And just to clear something up -- I was obsessed with them BEFORE it was cool to hop on the cupcake train. True story.) I'm not sure if it's good or bad that the one thing people associate me with is that I'm obsessed with little cups of cake... Either way, IT'S SO TRUE.

Awhile back I stumbled upon this website called "Ming Makes Cupcakes". Besides the layout and design of the site being absolutely to die for, Ming makes a mean cupcake. 

He has the classic favorites like Devil's Food Cake with Chocolate Frosting, and Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, but also has some out-of-this-world unique concoctions like Port Wine & Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting, and Apple Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting. 

Live Sparkly

Live & Breathe These Rules (No Exceptions):

1. Life will be lived sparkly. Vivaciously. Legendarily. 

2. Life is a celebration, that means everyday. Poppin' bottles is something you should do with frightening regularity. 

3. Peace out on stress.

4. Create a life worthy of your dreams.

5. Discover the vital parts of your true self. 

6. Revel in all things inspiring and happiness-inducing.

7. Take pleasure in the things that spark your imagination, awaken a dream, or simply produce a smile. 

{Images and words via My Cup of Te}