Years and years ago, we (Stephanie and Nicole) collaborated on a lifestyle blog, before we realized that lifestyle blogs were even lifestyle blogs. We called it "Cinco Style" and it was an assortment of photos, recipes, projects, and favorites. This was pre-Pinterest, pre-Instagram, if you can even remember that far back! In time, our professional … Continue reading Welcome!
Mushrooms. Daisies. Swirls. Mod. Pops of color. What decade do these make you think of? Our city's art museum hosts an annual fundraiser that helps restore pieces of art in its permanent collection. They ask a handful of creatives to create a 'living tableau' for guests to interact with, and take some fun photos. We … Continue reading Groovy Baby
Regardless of weather or season, pumpkin bread and muffins are an annual staple in the household. A personal favorite recipe (see above photo, via King Arthur Flour) combines pumpkin with whole wheat flour, bananas, and a coarse sugar coating. And of course, adding chocolate chips for extra delight. But what happens when you flip through … Continue reading Pumpkin Patch
Between the two of us, Stephanie and I own at least a dozen vases in the shapes of heads. We can't stop! Here are some favorites: Adorable Plum and Punch Bright Eyed Yellow Pencil Holder, which now holds a zipper cactus. Its Green Companion is still waiting to be filled. *** These sleepy ladies come … Continue reading Head Vase Case
Has anyone else been enjoying the nostalgia lately of all things 80's and 90's? From TV shows such as Stranger Things to fashion of vintage rock tees at boutiques, the highlighter colors and scrunchies of the past are making childhood seem so much cooler as an adult. The bonus is that it gives a conversation … Continue reading Chrissy, This One’s For You!
Stephanie wearing a shimmery holographic mask. Hello strangers! It's us, the Bubbly in a Teacup twins, Stephanie and Nicole. We took a hiatus from blogging about life's little luxuries because during a global pandemic, sometimes your priorities shift. But after a while, it's also obvious how important those little luxuries are to stay healthy, sane, … Continue reading Since you mAsked…
We are mirror image twins. That means one of us is left handed, the other right handed. Our hair parts on opposite sides. In high school, one was the cheerleader, the other the artsy girl who hid in her room reading VC Andrews. Our tastes in decor are opposite: cozy British chic to more is … Continue reading Polished to Perfection
When I first read Little Women a few years ago, I'll admit, I thought it was duller than dull. Perhaps it was because I had been spending the past few years immersed in new motherhood, and tales of domestic bliss bored me. Or maybe it was because we never read it as children, that I … Continue reading Marching to the Beat…
Photo by Andie Botrell of Designing Indie Are you looking for a unique pop of color to add WOW to any room? Society6 is having a Black Friday sale of 30% off PLUS free shipping on all orders on November 29th, 2019. That includes this Kabloom wall hanging by Nicole, seen above in our spring … Continue reading Kabloom!
Bottle Brush Cocktail Remember earlier when we wrote about some of our friend's favorite things and one of the was "Bottle Brush Trees"? Well, don't mind me as they've become one of my favorite things now as well! Here's the photo of Ricci's stunning display: Those ombre trees are just too wonderful. While you shop … Continue reading Ombre-Inspired Cocktail
Bubbly in a Teacup 