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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…

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So that’s what all those blank walls in the nursery are for

If you’re a sleek-lines-and-minimal-fluff sort of a mom, you’ll want to check out Nashville artist Michalle Sessions’ gorgeously simplistic prints for your progeny’s room via her shop, LJ Ink.

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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 $2.48.

A bike bell, $8.

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

A pumpkin neckwarmer, because she’s one of…

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Venice under water…

Have you seen these recent photos of Venice, after the deepest flood in 22 years? Wow. But don’t worry too much. “Venetian floods are fairly routine,” says the Boston Globe. “Residents usually take…

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70’s rockstars at home with their parents

This photo series features 1970’s rock musicians at their parents’ houses. They look weirdly out of place, but I’m sure their moms still think of them as that little boy who wet the bed and begged…

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The Cup-of-Jo 2008 Holiday Gift Guide

My lovelies, since everyone is pinching pennies this year, my gift guide will feature lots of wallet-friendly gifts (most under $30). It’s also awesome to think up non-moneyed gifts–for example,…

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Holiday Decorations

I thought you might like the holiday decorations post that I wrote over on Cookie. Check it out here…Aren’t you excited to decorate for the holidays? xoxo
(Photo by Sharon Montrose)

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I Love You, But….

This hilarious new website features drawings of people saying, “I love you, but…” It made me laugh!

(Via Heartthrobs)

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Have a wonderful weekend.

Have a great weekend, my lovelies. What are you up to? Alex and I are having a little dinner party tomorrow night, and I’m going to shop for a dress this evening. (Maybe this one?) Anyway, here are a…

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Michael and Emma’s posters

Apart from having a slight obsession with their their wedding, I am also in love with Michael and Emma’s posters. See their new shop here.

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Photo Love

Porter Hovey takes rad polaroids, and Alex and I were lucky enough to get in the way of her camera a few weeks ago.

Also, here is a close-up of my engagement ring, for those who asked! It’s an…

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Have a sweet weekend.

Have a wonderful fall weekend, my darlings. What are you up to? Alex and I are just going to relax and have some cozy time together. Meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web this…

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Feeling Smitten….

My dears, here’s a weekly round-up from my Glamour relationships blog, Smitten….xoxo

I’m choosing a new haircut. Which of these three do you like?

What’s your favorite season for…

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Dog Photo Booths

I know you guys adore photo booth strips, so I’m thrilled to present Sharon Montrose’s hilarious puppy portraits. How cute are they? Can you imagine getting the pups to stay in the booth for all four…

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Wednesday Giveaway!

Today’s giveaway is one of the sweetest ever. Sharon Montrose takes absolutely adorable photographs of animals. One lucky winner will receive a 7″ x 8″ portrait of a baby deer! (How cute is…

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Le Love

I’m loving the new blog Le Love, which features photos of people kissing and generally feeling twitterpated. It makes me happy.
(Thanks, Zana)

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Welcome, November Sponsors!

I’m very happy to present Cup of Jo’s November sponsors, which you can now see on the left. Please feel free to visit their lovely shops. xoxo

P.S. A wonderful web programmer, Caroline, put up the…

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Vote Obama.

It’s true. This genius poster is by Casey Brooks.
(Via Ginny Branch)

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Hollister Hovey paints pictures.

Brooklyn-based blogger Hollister Hovey is rad. Not only does her house look like it’s out of a Wes Anderson movie, but she also paints ridiculously amazing portraits, which remind me of both…

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Wednesday Giveaway!

Today’s giveaway is from artist Sofia Barao. Two readers will get her beautiful “Memories of a Black Cat,” printed over vintage book pages, signed and dated. Wouldn’t it be especially perfect for a…

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Photo Time…

Gallery owner James Danziger featured an awesome photo round-up yesterday. Here are a few of my faves…

Republicans enjoying themselves. By Diana Walker.

Brad Pitt took this photo of Angelina…

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Fall Fashion Poster

Isn’t this a fun poster? It was designed with photos from the Sartorialist by Alison Lewis, a fabulous freelance web and graphic designer. I would hang this in my house!

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Mexican Sculptures

Alejandra Laviada, a 28-year-old Mexican photographer, goes into old Mexico City buildings that are going to be demolished, creates sculptures from whatever detritus she finds, photographs them and…

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Family Math Problem

Remember this amazing Manhattan loft from a few weeks ago? Well, the winemaker dad Marco sent me a bigger photo of their genius silhouette family portrait. It’s SO cute, don’t you think? I love how…

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Have a great weekend!

Have a wonderful weekend! Alex and I are off for a little road trip through the Hudson Valley. I’m so excited. We are lucky enough to be staying at this pretty hotel (with ducks!), and I have a…

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Feeling Smitten…

My dears, if you’re interested, here is a weekly round-up from my Glamour relationships blog, Smitten:

Surprise! The romantic comedy that all guys seem to love.

I took Alex to a beautiful…

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Your Kid’s Name Up in Lights (Sort of).

In further developments regarding the quest to free my
daughter’s room from licensed characters, I’ve discovered custom name wall art from City Art Photography.

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Photo booth safari!

Wow. This photo booth strip from artist Ginger is GENIUS.

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Have a wonderful weekend.

As we kick off the weekend, here are some of the best of the blogs this week….

Little Moses sleeps in a closet, like Harry Potter.

How to display family photos.

London fashion week was bright…

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So sleepy…

I’m so sleepy today and I feel like all the photos I’m coming across are of people sleeping. It’s either a coincidence or a sign, but I’m off to take a nap.

(Photos by M. Labeda, Fetie and Magdalena…

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20×200

Liking these two new 20×200 shots by Dan Boardman…(P.S. Speaking of cool patterns, I’m having fabric genius Lena Corwin over in a couple weeks to give us advice on fabrics for our apartment’s…

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Home Inspiration: Jill Malek

I fell head-over-heels in love with Jill Malek’s house on Design Sponge today. The glossy armchairs, the homemade (!) tripod lamp, the fantastic mantle-piece display…Alex and I will be copying…

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Have a nice weekend.

Have a wonderful long weekend! Any fun plans, my sweets? I’m going to see my mom and twin sister and can’t wait to give them giant bear hugs. Here are some great posts from the web this…

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Have a smoochy weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend, my dears. Congratulations to the lovely Lina, who is getting married this weekend! I’m so excited to be one of her adoring bridesmaids.

Also, here are some great posts from…

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Summer Postcards.

Have you seen Mav’s summer postcards? She took them on a rainy weekend in Maine.

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Have a wonderful weekend.

Alex and I are off to swim in the ocean! We’re going to New Jersey, a state with the (sad) tourism tagline, “We’ll win you over.” Anyway, have a wonderful weekend, and enjoy this posts from around…

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Alphabet Books

Check out the awesome alphabet series from Lazy Soosan. (So far, she’s done A, B and C.)

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If you could do anything tomorrow, what would you do?

This British website asks different artists the question, “If you could do anything tomorrow, what would it be?” Artist Jason Munn answered, “Stay in and draw.” I love his corresponding print.

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Where is my jetpack?

My friend Oman was wearing this T-shirt a while ago, and we all laughed out loud. Now there’s a print.
(Via BBlinks)

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Would you like to visit my eBay shop?

Dear readers, I’m excited to announce that I’m selling a few clothes and home items on eBay here. You’ll find these green candles, brown heels and vintage camera poster there, among other treats….

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Mini Redhead

Look at this little cutie from A Rare Breed, the awesome Brooklyn-based photo series all about redheads. She’s my favorite yet.

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Sir, I like your beard.

A lot.
(Via The Sartorialist)

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A Little Birdie

Remember this little canary? Today, Luke Stephenson has another bird print for sale on 20×200.

Update: All 222 bird prints sold out in two hours. Wow. Hope you guys were able to get one if you…

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Seascapes

These paintings of the sea and sky are just lovely. Find them in this house on The Selby.

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Best of the Blogs

Here’s the best of the blogs this week…xoxo

Cute alphabet poster.

New blog The Selby shows people’s cool, off-beat homes. (Via For Me, For You)

Kanye West is a good dresser. Also: Sexy…

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Just add googley eyes.

Awesome. (From Filthy Luker, via BBlinks)

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Half Awake and Half Asleep

Speaking of water, I adore Asako Narahashi’s series half awake and half asleep in the water. The brave photographer floats chest deep in the ocean near Japanese coastal towns and holds her waterproof…

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Design Angst

This poster is hilarious.

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Sofa portraits

British photographer Colin Pantall’s series of his daughter watching TV are gorgeous. Remember what it was like to get up early to watch cartoons or stay up late to watch Bewitched? (Via TinyK)

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Vintage Magazine Covers

Some very cool old magazine covers here.
(Via Lobster and Swan)

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