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)

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: On nannies

These photographs are so moving...
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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!

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)

Have a wonderful weekend.

What are your plans for the weekend? We had the best time in Chicago and are now visiting my dad in Michigan. As I type, Toby is running around naked in the grass! I really hope you enjoyed the work/life balance series this week, and a huge thank you to the seven brave and wonderful women who put themselves out there. This series was meant to show that even working mothers with glamorous careers who seem to "have it all" still face the same things (rushing to make dinner, missing their kids during the day, wanting more time with their spouses) as we all do. It's so great to be honest and normalize the ups and downs that all parents go through. Have a great weekend, and in the meantime, here are some fun links to make you smile...

Oh, Paris.

Fancy doghouses.

The heart sweater is back!

Wes Anderson is awesome.

17 genius tips to make your life easier.

Nautical tattoos.

A great post about leaving work at 5:30pm.

10 rules of good writing (“Leave out the parts readers tend to skip.”)

Coffee trick.

The Obama wedding registry. (Now we've really seen it all!)

Ben Stiller's face.

As always, much more on Pinterest.

(Photo of the Louvre Museum in Paris, taken in the reflection of the pyramid outside)

Have an inspiring weekend.

What are your plans for this weekend? We're flying to Chicago tonight (Toby is out of his mind excited for the plane) and are looking forward to hot dogs and ferris wheels. (And wouldn't these be cool at the beach?)

Next week, I'm thrilled to be featuring a second work/baby/life balance series. The first series was about mothers who work freelance, but now we'll focus on mothers who work full time in office jobs. The amazing women will share how they try to juggle everything, from babysitters and bedtimes to meetings and marriage. The interviews were fascinating, and I can't wait to discuss them with you.

Finally, this week's round-up is all about Nora Ephron (1941-2012), who was such a talent and inspiration. In her books and movies, she really captured the voice of a certain type of young woman--neurotic, imperfect, complex, loving. Everyone sees themselves in Nora, and she's the kind of person that you want as a best friend (and mentor). She will be missed...

"I have a theory that children remember two things—when you weren't there and when they threw up." –Nora Ephron.

What she will and won't miss.

Her most recent book, which I ordered immediately. (I loved her other books--Heartburn, I Feel Bad About My Neck...)

14 photos.

Funny wisdom.

Why you shouldn't be a lady.

“And then the dreams break into a million tiny pieces. The dream dies. Which leaves you with a choice: you can settle for reality, or you can go off, like a fool, and dream another dream.” –Nora Ephron.

Tom Hanks remembers Nora. (Love the last paragraph.)

Nora writes about her love affair with her Upper West Side apartment.

10 great movie lines.

How to live life to the fullest.

"Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim." –Nora Ephron.

(Photograph by Linda Nylind for the Guardian)

Words to remember

"No one looks stupid when they're having fun." -- Amy Poehler

P.S. Also, Tina Fey.

(Quote via LOMM)

Motherhood Mondays: 5 tips for taking great photos of kids

My friend Alyson from Unruly Things posts family photos on Instagram, and every shot she takes of her son Wolf is utterly adorable. Luckily for us, Alyson agreed to share five tips to taking great family photos...
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Have a relaxing weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Alex's mom and sister are coming to visit, and we're planning a little daytrip up to Blue Hill Stone Barns, where we can pet lambs and Toby can collect chicken eggs! Hope you have a great weekend (stay cool), and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

A song for your weekend.

Great argument for wearing sunscreen.

Beautiful kitchen shop.

Ripped jeans.

Life in a tiny apartment.

My friend was wearing this dress this week, and it was so, so flattering. #Wishlisted.

Mozzarella and mango?

I LOVE this idea for new parents (especially after my own bout with depression).

This new book looks fascinating.

Bike-friendly hairstyles.

Made me laugh.

New Yorkers, this cheese contest looks fun.

Have a good one. xoxo

(Photo of Wes Anderson on the set of Moonrise Kingdom)

Do or Don't: A house registry

Hatch My House lets you create a wedding registry to save up for your dream home. Your guests give you parts of the house--two bedroom windows or a front door, for example. Thoughts? Kind of brilliant, but would you do it? Now we've seen everything!

P.S. More dos and don'ts...

(Thanks, Karaugh. Boots photo by Stephanie)

Would you wait to kiss until your wedding day?

When Andrew and Carissa fell in love, they decided to wait to have their first kiss until their wedding ceremony...
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High dive

How breathtaking is this framed triptych photograph of U.S. diver Patricia McCormick doing a springboard high dive at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics? (She won the gold.) Can you imagine this hanging in a home? Beautiful.

(Via Lonny)

Have a wonderful weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? This week, my friend Samantha and I saw Moonrise Kingdom, which was charming. (This was the cutest moment.) This weekend, we're going up our friend's cabin to swim. Happy Father's Day to all the dads and dads-to-be out there! And here are a few great posts from around the web...

A song for your weekend.

Love this bright yellow.

25 things you didn't know about Mad Men that will blow your mind. (Seriously!)

A secret about drinks.

Forest trees.

Good advice from Conan O'Brien.

Instragram books.

The truth about Romeo & Juliet.

Funny interview with Lena Dunham. (My favorite line: "I'm always afraid that I'm being unprofessional, yet I continue to sign all my e-mails 'xoxo.'")

Bright baskets.

Sunshine map of Europe. (Sorry, Iceland!)

Nikole's lovely documentary.

Plus, three more travel posts:
* The five best shoes for traveling.
* Cup of Jo Guide to New York City.
* Travel fantasies.

What to wear on your honeymoon

Picture this: You're going on vacation to Italy. You want to relax and feel chic and timeless, a la Grace Kelly. These mix-and-match pieces would do the trick...(Of course, I'd also love to wear them in New York, too!)

1. Maxi dress. The perfect sexy dress for relaxing at the beach, then heading to dinner.
2. Eyelet dress. Fresh and sweet.
3. Cashmere cardigan. Because red looks amazing in photos.
4. Denim jacket. Nothing looks cuter than a sunkissed girl in a denim jacket.
5. Gold bangle set.
6. Oversized straw tote.
7. Red bikini. (A cheaper one here.)
8. Sandals. I've spent months searching for summer sandals that are pretty and comfy. These, finally, are both. (And only $36!)
9. Negroni. A rich and bitter cocktail, best served in a little Italian fishing village.

What do you always pack for vacation? I'd love to hear any tips!

P.S. My friend Susan's genius honeymoon tip.

(Post by Joanna; photo by John Cullen; graphic design by Rachel from Elephantine)

Have a relaxing weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We're going kayaking for the first time this summer. (It's free in the Hudson River!) Also, I can't wait for the Mad Men finale. Hope you have a relaxing weekend, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

A song to kick off your weekend.

Smashed potatoes look delicious.

Eight questions the Mad Men finale should answer.

Rad garden party.

The world's narrowest elevator. (Not good for my phobia!)

Red carpet fashion.

Sweet post about little boys.

Beautiful easy dress for the summer.

This made me laugh out loud.

Cool tents.

A Better Queue recommends great Netflix movies.

Spying on the neighbors.

Reminiscing about our wedding on Refinery29.

More on Pinterest, if you'd like. Have a good one!

(Photo by Ezra Petronio, Marc Jacobs, Wes Anderson and Jarvis Cocker in Paris by Katja Rahlwes via Vic)

State sandwiches

Design student Kelly Pratt decided to eat her way through the classic sandwiches of all fifty states. Her project is called Stately Sandwiches. So far, she has done the California Powerhouse, as well as...
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Do you have a dog?

Do you have a dog? Alex wants one badly, but my family didn't grow up with any dogs, so I've never really wanted one. But you know what is slowly changing my mind? Pinterest. I mean, all those sleeping puppies?! They're totally irresistible. And they make me envision having one. We honestly might end up getting a dog because of that website!

Do you have a dog? What's its name? (I always thought it would be funny to name a dog a very human name--like Kevin or Jennifer.)
(Photos by OYAP, Olivia, Alkeemi and Besotted)

Have a great weekend.

What are you doing this weekend? This Friday post is a day late because we took a bus to New Jersey yesterday afternoon to visit these guys. We had a rambunctious sleepover, and it was such a treat to hang out in the backyard watching fireflies and toasting s'mores. (Although we forgot Toby's beloved pillow pet, which was less fun! He was like, No. You. Didn't.) Now we're back in bustling Manhattan. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, and here are a few great posts from around the web...

Cute idea: Knot your dress.

Twelve cold soups.

A piggy bank for memories.

Princess and the Pea bed.

What a rad carafe!

Heartwarming dad moment.

This new documentary looks fascinating.

Watching the eclipse.

Thank you, Elizabeth Street, for interviewing me about blogging.

Have a great weekend, and find more on Pinterest, if you'd like. xoxo

(Photo by Aveda)

Have a relaxing long weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We're celebrating my mom's sixtieth birthday and crossing our fingers for clear skies. Also, Alex and I watched The Firm this week (he'd never seen it); I forgot how fun and gripping that movie is. Tom Cruise doesn't age! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few great posts from around the web...

A song to kick off your weekend.

Mick and Paul, eating apples.

Coolest photo of Obama.

Pretty Parisian.

Pink neon sandals.

Who wants a wine spritzer?

Two adorable dogs.

10 Olympic sports that are ripe for a comeback.

Colored flame birthday candles.

A slinky on a treadmill. Weirdly suspenseful:)

These are such realistic newborn dolls. Creepy?

(Remember these actual newborns?)

Sweet NYC break-up story.

A baby thinks this magazine is a broken iPad.

(Photo of a rooftop picnic by Jamie Beck)