Have a happy weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? My cousin Jeremy and his girlfriend are visiting, so we have some little adventures planned. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few great posts from around the web...

A hungry ticket booth.

This swimsuit is too cute.

These photos are making me rethink bangs.

Which of these three romantic vacations would you take?

Wes Anderson's inspiration.

Vogue's June issue has a rad wedding shoot.

Ballerina spotting in New York!

Funny money.

One tank getaways for seven cities.

Polaroid photographers plead their case. (Go Porter!)

Reading rainbow.

Beautiful wedding dress.

Kate just opened a pretty etsy shop.

Four people squeeze into a genius 700-square-foot apartment.

Vintage sunglasses and shark pants!

Brooklyn-based Bamboo Bikes Studio has a weekend-long workshop where you build your own bike with bamboo, a renewable resource. How amazing would that be?

A sweet image of model Natalia Vodianova and her daughter.

The 10 best lobster shacks in Maine. Yummy.

Alex wrote about how "nice" is back. Agreed!

Plus, four videos:

Fifth graders rock.

New Jersey in the summer.

The Black Hole.

Paris + a rooftop + a song.

(Photo of Serge Gainsbourg)

Feeling Smitten...

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

Do you want to have a baby by a certain age?

What was your first word?

An adorable love tee.

Whose hand do you want to hold right now?

Bridesmaid dress horror stories.

What size bed do you have?

Who watches more TV: you or your man?

Reader's dilemma: "I'm awkward around my boyfriend's friends."

Help! What cheers you up when you're cranky?

High schools are outlawing hugging!

Do you and your boyfriend share a bank account?

Do you ever eat your boyfriend's food?

Sexy outfits--thoughts?

(Photo by UnterbaraClara via Smitten)

A picnic blanket caper

I've been searching online for a picnic blanket, but I'm weirdly stumped. Do you have a favorite picnic blanket? Do you have any shop recommendations? Thank you so much!

(Photo by Emilie Bjork)

A Day in the Life of Abbey Road

A day in the life of Abbey Road. It gets a workout!



(Via Perpenduum)

J. Crew wedding dresses

J. Crew just revealed four of their new fall wedding dresses, and they're beautiful. See the photos on Smitten...xo

Fashion Inspiration: Red Skirt

As much as I love wearing T-shirts and jeans, I'm going to try my best to branch out this summer. I'm inspired by this pretty girl in her red skirt. Isn't she lovely?

(Photo by Style Sightings, via Camp Comfort)

Bow Ties

The achingly hip boutique Opening Ceremony just hired two dashing bulldogs to model their new bow ties. So cute!

(Via Refinery 29)

Wednesday Giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Pearl of Maya & Ruhi, a beautiful jewelry shop. She's offering a pair of gorgeous leaf earrings handmade with deep green malachite.

For a chance to win, please visit Maya & Ruhi and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck!

Update: Jen is our lucky winner. Thanks for playing. xo

New Yorkers at Home

A few weeks ago, the incredibly sweet French photographer Valerie Dray came to our apartment to take photos of Alex and me for her Men's Style story, 15 Creative New Yorkers. We were so honored to be included! A few others who were in the piece...
Brooke Williams, a photographer, writer and former Domino editor, and her husband Josh Liberson of Helicopter graphic design, and their adorable daughter Ada.Kendra Smoot, a prop stylist, and her husband Seth Smoot, a photographer, and their sweet little girl Stella.
Hollister Hovey, a blogger and publicist, and her sister Porter Hovey, a photographer. I'm in awe of their fabulous Williamsburg apartment.

See the full slideshow here. Thank you again, Valerie! It was really fun!

(Photos by Valerie Dray)

Graduation wrapping paper

Wouldn't this wrapping paper be perfect for a graduation gift?

Happy puppy

How was your long weekend? Did you have any adventures? This puppy and his floppy ears had a great time in Devon, England. Don't these photos make you laugh? (And is that a chicken in the first photo?)

(Photos by About Last Night)

Dish towels

When I was little, I felt so bad for my mom when she got things like soap and tea towels for Christmas. How sad! I thought. But now that I'm a grown-up, I understand the appeal. Don't you love these dish towels from Tas-ka?

Have a great Memorial Day weekend.

What are you up to this long weekend? This afternoon I hung out with the lovely Caroline, and tomorrow Alex and I are going to Prospect Park. Hope you have a fun and sunny weekend! Meanwhile, here are some great posts from around the web this week...

Let's drive this car this summer!

Whimsical headbands.

Daydreaming of summer and picnics.

Make your own picnic blanket.

A rad application for people who email while walking (you know who you are).

Wise post-its.

A strawberry wedding bouquet!

Mountain brooch.

Rad slideshow of aerial photos.

BBQ grid. I'll take the C-10 sausage.

LOVING Vena Cava's new line for The Gap.

How cute is this pink balloon notecard?!

This would make a sweet vintage wedding dress.

Sometimes the yummiest desserts are the easiest.

Giggly engagement photos. (What a cute hair cut!)

An inspirational quote for planners like myself.

A mustachioed puppy.

Peacock wedding dress insanity.

Loving Royal Buffet's etsy shop, especially the butterfly gift tags.

Pretty tea towels. And this dish towel makes me laugh.

Funny bento box.

The blog Pretty Good makes me swoon.

Smooch!

* Plus, three videos:

Real life twitter. Laughed out loud!

Kate has the best voice.

Arizona State snubs Obama. (The Daily Show = hilarious.)

Have a wonderful weekend. xo

(Photo of the Washington Ballet channeling The Beatles by Cade Martin. Via The English Muse)

Feeling Smitten...

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

Wedding do or don't: Would you have male bridesmaids?

On a scale of 1 to 10, how comfortable do you feel in a bathing suit?

Recession question: What do you refuse to skimp on?

Would you spend a month alone in Sweden? (I would!)

Which celebrity can you imagine dating?

What puzzles you or drives you crazy about men and their bodies?

Do you ever sleepwalk or sleeptalk?

One reader's horribly awkward sexual experience...

Have you read any good books lately?

Do guys like the way you dress?

Which of these three colorful dresses would you wear on a date?

One woman's super romantic letter to her husband.

Have you ever been robbed?

Cheap date idea: Bust out the yearbooks!

Would you wear this magic bra?

Do you keep your eyes open or shut when you kiss?

How are you feeling these days? Happy? Sad? Sleepy? Goofy?

As always, find much more on Smitten. Thank you. xo

(Photo via Paper Tissue)

Elopement

Shana and her fiance were madly in love but didn't want a giant wedding. So they decided to elope to North Carolina...
They brought along a wreath and fresh flowers.
They said their vows in a teeny chapboard church.
Their witnesses were Bobbi and Elbert from Mississippi. "We found them in the campsite restrooms where we got dressed," says Shana. "They LOVED getting to sit in the back row as we were married."
Wishing them a happily ever after. Isn't that romantic? See more on Frolic.

(Photos by Honour Mann of HH Fine Arts. Via Frolic)

Summer totes

Alphabet Bags has some adorable summer totes. Find them here.

(Via Black Eiffel)

The Red Balloon

How adorable is this Grizzly Bear video, featuring The Red Balloon? It just became the soundtrack to my morning.

(Via Jezebel)

Reeses cake

How delicious does this Reeses cake look? Peanut butter is mixed into every part of it. I think my head just exploded.

Update: Oh, man, Amanda just sent this one!

(Via You Are My Fave)

BEST Wedding Video Ever

This wedding video is genius. I double dare you not to smile.

Wine tip

Last night, I biked over to the lovely Jennifer's house for thai food. I brought a bottle of white wine, but it was warm by the time I arrived. Jen's clever solution? Wrap a wet paper towel around it and stick it in the freezer. Ten minutes later, it was perfectly chilled. Genius!

P.S. Plus, my little brother's awesome design tip...

Honeymoon clothes

A few weeks ago, Abbey told me that before she went on her honeymoon, she bought a few new skirts and dresses. "I felt really sexy the whole time," she said. Clothes can sometimes be important in that way, don't you think? Since then, I've been eyeing the Toast catalog. Their clothes are so relaxed and feminine, and the photos make me feel like I'm already on vacation!

Retro swimsuits

My mom just sent me these photos of my grandmother at the beach. She was English but moved to Chicago (so brave) to marry my grandfather, who she had met during the war. I love her retro swimsuit and lovely round face--and how my grandfather is gazing at her!

Home Inspiration: Gallery Wall

This room feels super masculine, but I love the mix of drawings and posters, especially the rad Mon Oncle print, don't you?

(Photo by Jac de Villiers. Via Jordan)

Wedding dress

This groom rolled up his sleeves and made his bride's wedding dress. How amazing is that? See the photos on Smitten.

(Photo by Goudey Photo. Via SMP)

Ties

How pretty are these ties from Field Guided? The fabrics are fresh and lovely; you can have personal note embroidered onto the tag, and they're only $35. Sold! (P.S. I just gave the floral one to Alex as a little present and, as Sarah said, they'd be perfect for Father's Day.)

(Via Chelsea)

Have a beautiful weekend.

What are your plans this weekend? Alex and I found ourselves in a funny predicament: Our travel plans fell through, but we had already rented out our apartment! We're now staying at a friend's house in Brooklyn. I'm excited for our little adventure! Meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web this week...

Turn around! What's your shadow doing?

A fashion collection inspired by The Graduate.

How fun to be two.

Looking for a new summer drink?

Heidi Klum's tips on how to look good in photos. I trust her.

Nice packaging, H&M tights.

Liking ships in bottles.

The prettiest pregnancy photos.

Love is multi-faceted.

Flight or invisibility?

Curls.

How to make a duvet cover from sheets. Nice!

100 abandoned houses of Detroit. Via Daydream Lily.

New Yorkers, the Steven Alan Sample Sale is this weekend.

Rad tapestry backpack.

DIY book for a newborn, and a vintage baby sale.

Inspired by the new blog Sunday Suppers, via Snippet & Ink.

Sweet summer sandals.

A blog dedicated to the questions kids ask. (Via Swissmiss)

Pretty flowers for you.

Plus, two videos:

Toast's new video makes me want to wear a polka-dot bathing suit. (Thanks, Christine!)

Great Tour de France ad.

Have a wonderful weekend. xoxo

(Red balloon film still, via Lolita)

Feeling Smitten...

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

Tell me a fun fact about your name! (Everyone has one.)

Would you rather have a small wedding or giant wedding?

Um, have you ever drooled on your boyfriend?

Do you have orgasms during sex?

Are you chatty? Could you be silent for a whole day?

Dating do or don't: Rompers.

Poll: Do your parents care how much money your man makes?

How old were you when you had your first boyfriend? Here's mine...

Poll: Is Michael Cera hot or not?

Which of these three J. Crew outfits would you wear on a date?

Reader's Dilemma: "My family keeps asking when I'm getting married. What do I say?"

How would you feel if a guy went to Vegas with his friends? (Be honest.)

We chose our wedding rings.

Whatever happened to your first love?

We sent two cuties on a blind date. Here's what he said, and here's what she said.

What are three things you're looking forward to?

As always, find much more on Smitten. Thank you. xo

(Photo by Abby Ross Weddings)

Romantic proposal

Oooh, an incredibly romantic proposal in the middle of a forest...Read the story on Smitten.

(Photos by Nathan)

Home Inspiration: Blonde Redhead

Blonde Redhead's apartment appeared in Domino ages ago, but I keep coming back to the photos. Isn't the blue toile wallpaper gorgeous? I love how they make it feel modern and casual by randomly tacking up favorite photos.

(Photos from Domino, via Field Guided and Jeana Sohn)

Bike tee

Cute.

(Via Coucou Jolie and Nina)

Tattoo girls

I've never felt compelled to get a tattoo (too wussy!), but how rad are:
* Jennifer's mustache tattoo
* this tattoo for those who love quotation marks
* and this tattoo of Henry Darger's Vivian Girls?

Bravo, brave ladies.

(Darger tattoo via Lost.)

Thank you so much

Oh, my goodness, thank you for all the inspirational ideas yesterday! Now I'm looking forward to traveling by train, making a list of dreams, smiling at strangers, doing underwater handstands, making a crazy cake for a friend, moving furniture around, talking a walk in the fresh air, watching Korean films, browsing through bookstores and eating lots and lots of peanut butter and chocolate. Most of all, I'm inspired by you, my absolutely wonderful readers, who always make me smile, even on not-so-good days.

(Photo via Now Voyager)

Wednesday Giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Viewville, an online art shop dedicated to making photography affordable to everyone. They're offering an 11 x 14 matted print of their mascot Dewey. How cute is he?!

For a chance to win, visit Viewville and leave a comment below. Good luck! Update: Janelle Grace is our lucky winner. Thanks for playing.

(All readers: They're giving free shipping on any order; just enter the word DEWEY during checkout. Good for two weeks.)

(Photo by Buck Holzemer)

What inspires you?

I've been feeling a little uninspired ever since we got back from Paris. (It can be hard to get back into the swing of things, don't you think?) So, I'd love to know: What inspires you? xo

(Photo by Miel et Soleil)

Awkward family photos

Awkward Family Photos is my new favorite website. Hilarious.

(Via Swissmiss)

Elephant bottle opener

Cute. Many more bottle openers (sharks! snakes! an apple!) here. These would make a great housewarming or hostess gift, don't you think?

(Via I Heart You)

Wedding rings

Last night, Alex and I met with Brooklyn jewelry designer Blanca Monros Gomez about our wedding rings. Blanca was warm and wonderful, and I'd highly recommend her for anyone who's looking for a wedding ring. It felt so exciting and romantic to choose them. (Read more on Smitten...)

Tuesday Giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Meg Moorhouse of Love & Victory, an amazing jewelry line based in Brooklyn. She's offering a sterling silver silhouette necklace. You send her a photo of your loved one, and she'll create a one-of-a-kind charm. Aren't they gorgeous?

For a chance to win, visit Love & Victory and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck!

Update: Piglet is our lucky winner. Thanks for playing.

Ban.do sale

Good news! For the month of May, Ban.do is offering 25% off their fabulous flower headbands. See pretty brides wearing them here, here and here.

Monday Giveaway!

My dears, we missed a few giveaways while I was on vacation, so we have a few extra this week! Today's giveaway is from Smock Paper, a green letterpress print shop based in Syracuse, New York. They're giving away a set of adorable Ducky cards (eight with envelopes) and five sheets of double-sided wrapping paper, made from 100% post consumer recycled paper.

For a chance to win, visit Smock Paper and tell us your favorite item. One lucky winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck!

Update: Abby is our winner. Thanks for playing.

Paper Heart

Doesn't this summer's romantic comedy, starring Michael Cera and Charlyne Yi, looks so cute! I can't wait until August 14th.

Happy Mother's Day

To my mama (bottom photo) and all mamas out there. xo

(Photos: Nico Primo; Noconico; Alain Bachellier, via Marvelous Kiddo)

Domino tag sale

This morning, my friend Leigh and I went to the Domino Magazine tag sale. We arrived at 10:30, and the lines were loooooooong. (They went around the corner and down the block!) We chatted with the people around us, and it was exciting to meet a few Cup of Jo readers.
This adorable foursome made out with some good loot.
This girl was especially sweet in her braids and trench. She reminded me of Paris.
The sale was held at the swanky 19th-century brownstone of Tom Delavan, Domino's former editor at large. He seemed like a nice guy and was smiling the whole time.
Once we got inside (at noon), the rooms were packed.
Everything had been picked over, but it was still fun to peek around.
Leigh and I liked these rugs--especially the blue and white--but they were priced at $850. Ouch!
It was cool to see Tom Delavan's rad house. You'll notice his tree wallpaper, a long-time blog favorite.
Polar bear, rarrrr!

Bottom line: A fun spectacle but only the early birds caught the worms. Enjoy the rest of the weekend! xoxo

Have a wonderful weekend.

My dolls, what are you up to this weekend? Alex and I are finally unpacking from Paris and going to our friend's keg party (!) tomorrow night. For your viewing enjoyment, here are some great posts from around the web this week...Have a happy Mother's Day!

A skateboarder's dream house.

Pssst...secret message envelopes.

Mommies with great style.

What's your shadow doing?

How long it will take to get anywhere in New York.

Denim jacket, I would like to own you.

A lady who loves life.

Trees trees trees.

Congratulations, Kathryn!

New girl crush; love her hair and lipstick, and her boyfriend looks like Demetri Martin.

Dad and Nick, I double dare you.

The condiment packet gallery.

Swimsuits, and retro swimsuits.

A Detroit-based designer moving to Alabama sells everything she owns. (Via Swissmiss)

For some reason, I'm totally in the mood to play this game.

Fear of flying? Don't look at the world's scariest runways!

Plus, a video: Harmonica + baby + apples.

Have a great weekend. xoxo

(Photo: Flickr)

Do you Twitter?

When Twitter began, I was perplexed by it all, but now I'm really getting into it. It's a fun way to chit-chat and share ideas and links during the day. Are you on Twitter? I'm joannagoddard. xo

Splish splash

For their engagement photos, Stephanie and Adam pulled out the kiddie pool one morning and splashed around in ice cold water. "While it was freezing, it was so fun," she says. See more on Smitten.

(Photos by Duston Todd, via Unruly Things)

Feeling Smitten...

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

Have you ever gotten a hickey?

Smoking retro swimsuits.

What do you love most about your mom?

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

What's your favorite romantic movie?

A HILARIOUS video: Are pregnant women smug?

Dating do or don't: Kissing in public.

Five things I learned in Paris.

On vacation, would you rather stay in a hotel or rent an apartment?

What's your favorite part of spring?

The cute new movie: Julie & Julia.

Do your parents bug you to get married?

Pulling the goalie.

Would you wear a green wedding dress?

What's your relationship status?

A hammock date. Adorable.

As always, find much more on Smitten. Thank you!

(Photo from Superbomba)

Domino Tag Sale!

Oh my goodness, oh my goodness! This Saturday, former Domino staffers and their fabulous designer friends are having a giant tag sale of furniture, fashion and decorative objects. Everything is under $500 (and most things are under $10). It will be held at the 19th-century brownstone of Tom Delavan, Domino's former editor at large. Amazing!

Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 13 West Ninth Street, garden apartment; cash only; haggling welcome.

(Thank you, Ashley. Photo by Michael Falco)

The most beautiful wedding

Oh, and didn't Sarah and Adam have the most beautiful wedding ever? I love the roses, her strings of pearls and casual hair, and their invitation, which was drawn by Alyson Fox. All so giddy and heartfelt.

(Photos by Ashley Garmon, via OnceWed)

Hello, there

This week has been so busy, as all weeks-right-after-a-vacation seem to be. But I will be back to full posting schedule very soon! For now, I will leave you with a mustachioed man to keep you company. xoxo

(Photo by Anna Melcon Bond)

Baking

Oh my goodness, everything on the blog Bake or Break looks delicious. I can't wait to try some of her peanut-buttery recipes.

(Via Smitten, via Melanie)

Bookmarks

Aren't these bookmarks from Sharon Montrose cute? A sweet Mother's Day present might be be to tuck these inside a good new book.

(Also, apologies for the slow return to posting. Still catching up!)

Paris

Hello, my lovelies! Alex and I just got back from Paris after the dreamiest trip. Now I am swooning for both France and my handsome travel mate. I'll post photos and a video soon! Big kisses, and I'm looking forward to catching up on your comments and blogs... xoxo

P.S. A sweet green wedding.

(Photo by Jen Gotch)

Splish, splash

A few swim-y photos that make me smile...Hope you had a wonderful week, my lovelies!

(Photo from Golo, Miel et Soleil, Elisabeth Dunker and MusMusLand)

Photographer boyfriends

Photographer Kevin Trageser took a photo of his girlfriend Nadine every day for a year. I love how intimate and sweet they are.

Also, photographer Asher takes portraits of his girlfriend reading.

(Via Design for Mankind)

DIY beaded tights

Swooooooon. Do-it-yourself directions here.