Girl crush

I'm in love with this girl on Garance Dore. She looks beautiful and cozy in her A.P.C. coat. And big congrats to Garance for the glowing mention in the New York Times Magazine!
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DIY Famous Photos

Do you ever find yourself in a museum thinking, "Hey, I could do that"? Well, Flavorpill just published a rad feature about recreating famous photos. See the awesome slideshow here. (P.S. It's harder than it looks!)
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Bicycle Built for Two

I'm at my sister's house in San Francisco, and we're about to eat Mexican dip. Easy times! I just wanted to show you this cute poster by Emma and Mike (of wedding fame). Happy almost New Year! xo
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Thank you so much

Merry Christmas! Thank you so much for such a wonderful year and for being so supportive of Cup of Jo and Smitten. It means so much to me, and it has been so much fun to have you here. Love, Joanna xoxo
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Have a wonderful holiday.

Have a wonderful break! Where will you be spending the holidays? Alex and I are heading to California to see our families. See you in a week!

Obama was a cute college freshman.

Parisian street-style blog Garance Dore is now translated into English. Bon.

Brrrr. A very snowy winter wedding.

Raven coat hangers from Iceland.

What a beautiful (and beautifully lit) home.

My friend Stella just made this rad tape. (She also made the now-famous lace tape.)

This movie looks hilarious.

Alyson makes a nice gift guide. (Especially loving the icicle necklace).

A homemade photo booth.

Sex & the City bus tours? Kind of awkward.

Cool photos by Rodney Smith.

These balloon prints would look sweet in a nursery.

I'll be trying on this first dress next week! Eeks!

Amsterdam looks magical this time of year.

Oh no! Could beards be bad?

Next week, I'll be posting lightly on Smitten so feel free to come visit me there! xo

(Photo from Copenhagen Cycle Chic, via Snippet & Ink)
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Surfwise

This week, Alex and I watched Surfwise, which tells the story of Dorian Paskowitz and his wife Juliette, who drove their nine children around in a camper and made them surf all day. It was a surprising and thought-provoking film, and I'd put it up there with Deep Water, Man on Wire and American Teen as one of the best documentaries in recent years. Have you seen it?

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Feeling Smitten...

Here's a weekly round-up from Smitten, my Glamour Magazine relationships blog...

The naked dress!

Dating do or don't: Sleeping in a onesie. (Seriously.)

If you could kiss one celebrity right now, who would you pick?

What's one thing you want to experience before you die?

When visiting your parents, can you and your boyfriend sleep in the same bed?

Grey's Anatomy is porn for girls.

The surprising story of how one couple met.

How often do you call your mom?

Which of these four holiday dresses would you wear on a date?

Reader's confession: "I'm worried that I'll never meet my soul mate."

Do you call your friends "girls" or "women"?

An adorable wedding at City Hall.

Do you use facebook? (Let's be friends!)

Read much more on Smitten, as always. Thank you! xo

(Photo by Laura Encursiva)
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Second Thursday Giveaway!

My lovelies, as a final holiday gift, I'd love to do one more giveaway. Beklina is offering this gorgeous scarf. Made from 100% Australian untreated merino wool, the dark gray scarf feels like cashmere. Perfect for those chilly winter days.

For a chance to win, visit Beklina and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow.

Update: Desiree Fawn is our winner. Thank you for playing.
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Thursday Giveaway!

My dears, as a little holiday present for you, I'd love to do another giveaway this week. Elizabeth from Twig is giving away this fabulous calendar by Swedish illustrator Camilla Engman.

For a chance to win, visit Twig and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow.

Update: Sidney Ann is our winner. Thanks for playing! Bonus: For everyone, Twig is offering a 20% discount on all products. Just enter "holiday08" at check out.
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Balloon Canopy

Gustafson Porter created this balloon canopy for the Venice Architectural Biennale, using just helium balloons and shade cloths. Wouldn't it be amazing for an outdoor party? You'd just have to hope it wasn't windy...
(Via Museum of Happiness)
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Wedding Inspiration

Yesterday, I wrote about wedding veils, but today I stumbled upon another gorgeous one. And look at her fluffy jacket!

Here are more photos of her wedding...

(Photos by Parker J, via Vanessa)
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Home Inspiration: Airy Rooms

For some reason, I haven't posted about home design in ages, but I was thrilled to stumble upon this lovely place yesterday. Isn't it the perfect balance of bright white and cheery color?

(Photos by Lisbett Wedendahl/Bo Bedre, via TinyK)
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Wedding Daydreams

This wedding at City Hall in San Francisco was beautiful. She looks like an elegant 1940's bride in her veil. I have been eyeing a similar one on etsy for a while. What do you guys think? xo

(Photos by Ben Chrisman)
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Everything old is new again

Too add some sparkle to this cloudy day.
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Jam for Foodies

I'm loving these jam flavors from Lemon Bird -- such as orange and dark chocolate with cardamom; fig with honey and cinnamon, and cherry with honey and balsamic vinegar. They all sound so delicious! Perfect last-minute Christmas presents for the person who has everything, methinks.... xoxo
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Loving.

Sweet photos from Le Love.
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Have an adventurous weekend.

Have a fun winter weekend, my dears! What are you up to? Here are a few great posts from around the web this week....

Abbey's having a baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aren't these Vanity Fair photos stunning?

A Miss New York scarf.

The William Eggleston exhibit is enormous and amazing. Go, New Yorkers, go!

Sweet elephant pillows.

Iceland is green, and Greenland is icy.

Tiny faces on matches.

Lucky's last swim. R.I.P.

Kate's last name rules.

A lovely interview with lovely Pia.

Aren't these family photos awesome?

50 of the world's craziest buildings.

A first-rate chandelier made from second-hand jewelry.

Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo

(Photo from J. Crew, via This is Glamorous)
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Moose are the biggest dorks ever

This new blog, which puts cute animals back in their place, has me in stitches.
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Feeling Smitten...

My dears, here's a weekly round-up from Smitten, my Glamour Magazine relationships blog....

Who drives the car, you or your boyfriend?

Which TV or movie character would you want to date? (Mine is weird.)

Genius wedding idea: Skip the cake and serve pies.

This girl lost her virginity--and accidentally texted her dad.

Jennifer Aniston's naked GQ cover.

Do you take off your own clothes when hooking up?

Genius wedding idea: Goofy photos.

We went on the streets of New York to find out people's nicknames. Here are their funny answers...

How many kids do you want to have?

Have you ever been sexually harassed?

Girl pretty vs. guy pretty: Giant winter coats.

Do you hold onto old photos of your ex-boyfriends?

Four holiday gift ideas for moms.

What should we serve at our wedding dinner?

A foolproof way to have an orgasm.

Which of these three vintage outfits would you wear on a date?

Genius wedding idea: Two grooms!

See more on Smitten, as always. Thank you! xoxo

(Photo from Getty Images)
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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #7: Your Handsome Bearded Fiancé Who Always Kisses You Like It's the First Time Ever.

Trapper hat to keep his ears warm, $75.

Kiehl's Original Musk, the sexiest men's fragrance ever. $55.

The Rules of Engagement, since we're, well, engaged.

An indoor lemon tree, so he can pick his own garnishes for cocktails, $60.

Elliot Erwitt's books Dog Dogs, from $0.50, and Dogs, $34.65.

Manly gloves for playing iPods and fixing bike chains, $85.

A homemade flip book of us dancing. $20.

Glasses that will make him see hearts wherever he goes, $1.95.

I hope you enjoyed the 2008 gift guides! See them all here, and see 2007 here. xoxo
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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #6: Your Fashionista Friend Who Wears Heels for Walks Through Central Park. (Ouch!)

Sexy lace tights, $24.

Townhouse chocolates, $9.95.

One of the best books you read this year, from $2.81.

Two teeny brass swans, $20.

250 calling cards for her various pursuits, $90.

A glamorous paperweight, $18.

Pink cashmere gloves, $58.

A New York City compass, since even though she grew up in New York, she somehow still gets lost on the winding streets. $5.99.
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Winter Cyclists

Here's why Denmark is awesome: Denmark has topped the World's Happiest People surveys for the past 20 years. They buy more candles than any other nation. Eighty percent of Copenhagen's cyclists continue to ride through the Copenhagen winter. Rad all around.

(By Lars, from Copenhagen Cycle Chic, via Frolic.)
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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #5: Your Twin Sister Who Can't Tell a Joke Without Laughing So Hard She Cries.

A rad book about gnomes, used from $4.

A bike bell, $8.

Jerry Seinfeld's comedy CD I'm Telling You For the Last Time (an oldie but goodie), $8.97.

A cashmere scarf, $98.

Flowerpot window film, to make it look like there are flowers even in the winter, $25.

The Little Miss book that describes her exactly, $3.99.
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