United States rubber stamps
Stationery is beautiful but can get expensive. So what about making your own? This etsy shop sells rubber stamps of your favorite state or city, which you could stamp on plain notecards (50 for $6). Voila, you're set for years. (The ampersand, below, would also make a cute wedding gift.)
Have a beautiful weekend.
What are your plans for this weekend? My friends Jason, Patrisha and I went to see the Paris Opera Ballet perform "Giselle" on Wednesday—it's their first time dancing in New York in sixteen years. It was absolutely breathtaking, and we were totally moony over the principal dancer, Dorothee Gilbert. Also, the Bachelorette finale is this weekend! Who are you rooting for? (I love Jef.) Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around the web... A song for your weekend.
What a photo.
Shark bite cupcakes.
A bike-in theatre? Yes!
Perfect, perfect jeans.
A rainbow school.
Copenhagen is getting a bike highway!!!
Sandwiches made even better.
Whoa, this dress would be stunning for a wedding. (It comes in black, too.)
Rad alternative to the Army Guy toy. (Via Leigh)
New Yorker towels.
Finally, on a more serious note, our hearts go out to all the victims and families involved in the Colorado tragedy. xo
(Paris Opera Ballet student, via Ello Dahling)
Making friends as an adult
Alex wrote an article for last Sunday's New York Times about how hard it can be to make close friends in your thirties and forties. The astonishing thing is what a nerve his story has hit. The article has been viewed a gazillion times and is getting a record number of comments. It's fascinating to realize how many people feel the same way. Read the story here, if you'd like, and weigh in: Have you, too, found it hard to make new friends after college? Do you wish you had more close friends these days? Do you ever find it awkward to "ask someone out"?
P.S. Seinfeld's take. :)
(Illustrations by Roman Muradov for the New York Times)
Wednesday giveaway!
Today's giveaway is from Confetti, a beautiful new collection by Brooklyn-based designer Alice Cheng. Her tops, dresses and bottoms are feminine and effortless. Today she's giving one lucky reader her Dolman Sleeve Dress in hibiscus. (It also comes in cobalt.) Wouldn't you love to wear it to dinner on a warm summer evening? For a chance to win, please visit Confetti and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck! Update: Sara L. is our winner. Thanks for playing.
Burgers: Thick vs. thin
When it came to burgers, I never really understood what all the fuss was about. People were always over-the-moon about them, and Alex would order them at restaurants every single chance he got. I just didn't love them.But then.
When we were in Chicago a couple weeks ago, I decided to give burgers a final chance. And the burger from Au Cheval blew my mind.
Why? The patty was thin.
It was a revelation. I'd never actually had a thin patty before. I'd only had thick patties, either on friends' backyard grills or at restaurants. They were fine, but sort of hard to eat. But this thin patty with good old American cheese and a squishy bun was mind-blowing. All the flavors combined perfectly. I finally got it.
So, I'm now a #1 fan of thin burgers and plan to devour many more in my future.
What about you? Thick? Thin? Somewhere in the middle? Neither? Martha Stewart Living has great recipes for both.
(Photos by Sang An for Martha Stewart Living)
The Best Margarita You'll Ever Have
New York has been HOT this week. Like humid, sticky, 99-degrees-but-feels-hotter hot. And when you need a break after a long day, the best thing to do is...have a margarita. Happily, the lovely Kate from the whole foods blog Cookie + Kate shares her favorite recipe below...Read more »
Trio of earrings
The Nova earrings set from Elephantine is so pretty. You get three pairs of tiny studs: white, blush and black. (There's something so sexy about little black earrings.) Wouldn't they be lovely to wear year-round, choosing the colors to suit your mood? xo
Subway reading
On her brilliant blog, photographer Ourit Ben-Haim takes photos of New Yorkers reading on the subway—everything from the Bible to Lolita to Star Wars. There's something vulnerable and intimate about these shots, don't you think? It feels like witnessing a private moment.What are you reading this summer? I'd love to hear your recommendations... (I just started this book.)
P.S. This woman has a six-and-a-half-hour commute!
(Photos by Ourit Ben-Haim for her blog Underground New York Public Library. Via Shoko)
Motherhood Mondays: Maternity makeover
My friend Jenny is expecting her first baby (a little girl!) in September, but as her bump grew, she didn't know what to wear. So! Just for fun, we decided to do a little makeover...Read more »
Have a great weekend.
What are your plans for the weekend? We're going mini-golfing with Toby and getting San-Francisco-style burritos the size of our heads. Hope you have a good one, and stay cool! Meanwhile, here are a few fun links from around the web...A (parody) song to kick off your weekend.
Sky monsters.
What a brilliant idea for exploring your neighborhood.
Living in You've Got Mail.
Eeps, would you dare?
Always take a red dress on vacation.
An NPR reporter interviews his two little girls about the"worst haircut ever."
Photoshopping is fun until someone loses a leg.
It's officially the future.
Easy summer meal.
A new reality show about extended breastfeeding?
Cheeky London cab drivers.
Colors of humans.
This funny blogger tries out Pinterest projects...and fails:)
Emily's new book!
Nice ride, kid.
Find more on Pinterest, if you'd like. Have a good one!
Thursday giveaway!
Today's giveaway is from the Marigot Collection, a gorgeous line of cotton pajamas and cashmere sweaters. Today they're giving one lucky reader a pair of block-printed long pajamas ($120). Have you ever worn mens-style pajamas? It feels so good to wear them around the house and read the newspaper on Sunday mornings. Chic and classic. And their prints are adorable!For a chance to win, please visit Marigot Collection's online shop (and feel free to visit their Facebook page, if you'd like) and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck! Update: Alva L. is our winner. Thanks for playing.
House tour: Living room
My friend Julia Leach—the genius behind the clothing line Chance—has the most beautiful living room, filled with books, paintings and even a secret movie wall! My favorite touch was the Monopoly pieces on her bookcase. I interviewed her for Martha Stewart Living, and you can see the full post here, if you'd like. Thanks, Julia!
P.S. A nursery in a closet.(Photos by Brittany Ambridge for Martha Stewart Living)
Wednesday giveaway!
Today's giveaway is from Terrain, the beautiful home and garden shop now based in both Pennsylvania and Connecticut. The store is all about simple pleasures, from cooking to gardening to entertaining. Today, Terrain is offering one lucky reader a whopping $200 gift certificate. What would you pick? (I'd go for a bamboo swoop bowl for big salads, this lovely bud vase and grown-up fairy lights.) For a chance to win, please visit Terrain and leave a comment below telling us your favorite things from the store. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck! Update: Lindsay D. is our winner. Thanks for playing.
Bonus for all readers: Get free shipping with the code CUPOFJO through the end of July.
Summer wedges
Many days I wear flats, but they don't look that great with summer dresses. (My legs always feel short.) So, I recently got these peep-toe wedges. Wedges make your legs look long and lean, and this particular pair is super comfy. Also, they make me feel sexier when going out to dinner with Alex. Thoughts? (This yellow pair is cute, too.)
P.S. The Parisian wedges that started my love affair.(Top photo by The Sartorialist)
The Best Blueberry Muffins You'll Ever Have
Picture this: You wake up on a Saturday morning, and a delicious scent is wafting up the stairs. The culprit? Blueberry muffins. With real berries. And crumble. Below, Jennifer from Bake or Break revels how to make this happen...Read more »
Vacation photos: Chicago and Michigan
We just got back from a week-long trip to Chicago and Michigan to visit my parents. We hadn't spent much time in Chicago before (thanks again for your advice!) so it was awesome to explore all the neighborhoods. Here's what we did...Read more »
Genius beach idea
The Scuba Suit and LifeProof are 100% waterproof iPhone cases. Not only would they be great for taking swimming photos (underwater tea party, anyone?), but also for bringing your phone near pools, beaches, boats or anywhere it might get wet. (When I lugged our camera into the ocean last fall, Alex almost had a heart attack) Brilliant.(Via Swissmiss)
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