Have a wonderful weekend.

What are your plans for this weekend? We're going to a holiday party tomorrow night. And there are only 12 days until Christmas! Crazy, right? Cannot wait. Hope you enjoyed the 2013 gift guide this week, and have a wonderful weekend. Sending you guys a big hug through the internet. Here are a few fun posts from around the web...

These infinity rooms at an art gallery look amazing. (We went a couple weekends ago, but the lines were 4+ hours long!)

M&Ms and Lifesavers turned Seinfeld down when he was looking for a candy to use in the Junior Mint episode.

This single girl had the perfect reaction to her friends' engagement photo. Made me laugh out loud.

What are your favorite interview questions? (The comments are great.)

A little girl surprises her deaf parents with a sign-language holiday song. So, so sweet.

Note to Santa: This is at the top of my wishlist.

Who goes to work to have fun? Interesting read.

13 things that mentally strong people avoid.

Beautiful nail polish for the winter.

Has anyone read The Rules of Civility? I'm searching for a book for our trip:)

Love these blue glasses.

Want to be healthy? Eat nuts, apparently.

And if you have any last-minute holiday shopping, get 15% off and free shipping at Terrain with the code CUPOFJO, good through Sunday.

(Photo by The Sartorialist)

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Have a sweet weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We're going to a holiday party, and the attire is "black tie optional." (Wish I could borrow this dress!) And I can't help sharing this photo of five-month-old Anton in the bath. As someone pointed out on Instagram, he has seven armpits, haha:) Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

My kid's insane wishlist. Made me laugh out loud.

This is not a photo of Morgan Freeman.

Would you eat hot dogs on the rocks?

Cheese makes everything better.

Pretty party shoes.

Jane Austin quotes about break-ups and happiness.

30 of the best ponytails in history.

Kids drawings of their grandparents are recreated in real life.

19 signs you're doing better than you think.

How great is this red door?

The best photos of 2013. Amazing.

Excited to be included in this Terrain interview.

And New Yorkers: This storytelling event looks awesome! David Cross, Mario Batali, Greta Gerwig...

Have a good one. xoxo

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Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

Happy Thanksgiving to all the American readers! What are you up to today? We'll be heading to our friends' house in Brooklyn, where they have a fireplace, red wine and lots of stinky cheese. Have a wonderful day, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

The trailer for the next season of Girls. Will you be watching?

Mapping how Americans talk.

Curious to try this sleep app, which wakes you up when your body is ready.

How to sound like an art genius.

Such great Jackie Kennedy photos.

A babysitter's adorable photo series. (Thanks, Julia)

Zach Braff photobombed this wedding couple!

Because grammar.

And, finally, three Thanksgiving tips from this great book:
* "Start serving drinks the minutes your guests arrive, no matter the hour. Thanksgiving is not a time to judge."
* "A salad is a perfect accompaniment to many meals, a hit of astringency that can improve some dinners hugely. Not this one. You can have your salad tomorrow."
* "Thanksgiving is a holiday that anchors itself in tradition. Which means: You should make turkey. Turkey is why you are here."
Have a good one! xoxo

(Top photo by Vanessa Rees for Saveur)

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Have a beautiful weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We are going to a lasagna party in Brooklyn tomorrow evening. I'm also reading this book and LOVING it. And Anton has started laughing at Toby's antics! Like big adorable belly laughs. Warms my heart:) Hope you have a wonderful, relaxing weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Thanksgiving Dinner slot machine!

10 most bike-friendly cities in the U.S.

Strangers falling asleep on the subway.

Brussels sprouts toasts.

Great boots on sale.

How to stay happy this winter. Made me laugh.

What a sexy holiday dress.

Such a pretty apartment in Brooklyn.

These twins taking a bath don't realize they're out of the womb.

Rare photos of famous people.

Thanksgiving Mad-Libs are a great idea.

Designers touching their faces.

Toddler naps with his puppy. DYING OF CUTENESS!!!!

Bonus for all readers: If you're sending holiday cards this year, Pinhole Press has great designs, and you can get 33% off with the code CUPOFJOCARDS through December 2nd. Thanks!

(Photo of PNB Summer Intensive dancer by Angela Sterling, via this addictive tumblr)

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Have a lovely weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Our friend is throwing his annual holiday party tomorrow, so we'll be dressing up and going out! I can't wait to feel like a grown-up:) Next week we'll be sharing photos of our newly decorated apartment (here are the "before" shots). Excited to see what you think. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Google Street View goes to Venice! Employees wore 360-degree cameras while walking around and riding gondolas to capture all the secret paths and canals.

My friend Abbey told me about this awesome restaurant in New York that serves only steak, fries and salad. That's it. When the waiter comes, you simply tell him how you like your meat.

A year of parenting. Made me laugh.

Pie chart: What's in your suitcase?

The effortless fame of George Clooney.

Yesterday I went to hear a talk by George Lois—he was the real Don Draper—and he was hilarious and inspiring.

This weekend I'll be rereading this brilliant book.

Philippines typhoon relief: A good list of ways to help.

The (very different) bodies of Olympic athletes.

Whoa, these pants are sexy.

The essential Thanksgiving guide.

Colorized historical photos make the past seem incredibly real.

These braids are insane!

A cute holiday video.

And, finally, I can't stop thinking about Kate's beautiful essay. Thank you again for all your amazing and heartfelt comments. Have a good one. xoxo

(Photo of Toby with his beloved violin)

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Have a wonderful weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We are having friends over for cocktails on Saturday; Alex has been making tequila sunrises lately. Although I'm such a nerd and always go to bed at 9:30! Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Liz Lemon's tips for living alone.

Why does your drink cost so much?

15 recipes every parent should know.

The man who invented the calendar.

Have you ever tried butter socks? They're ridiculously awesome.

Really nice sounds.

Mothers with their one-day-old babies.

Can you do this color challenge?

Tattly now has stationery.

Dogs shaking their heads.

The passion of parenting. (Loved the part about circles of love.)

Love these quirky round-ups.

(Photo from the beautifully redesigned site of Sunday Suppers)

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Have a great weekend.

What are you doing this weekend? We just finished the home makeover with Emily and it was a thrill. I'm excited to share photos when they're ready in a couple weeks. Thank you so much for your sweet notes. And this weekend is daylight savings, yikes! Good luck to all of us! (Why does it exist?!!) Have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Apple slab pie.

Thoughts on winter. Made me laugh.

This map of births and deaths is really moving.

The Headphones Project asks random people what music they're listening to.

Four cute braids for curly hair.

The best time of day to drink coffee.

Who wants to go on this road trip?

This design book looks awesome (thanks, Jenny).

Diana's beautiful wedding in Africa.

Tiny black diamond earrings.

Mystery lollipop flavor! I was actually psyched to find this out.

Get Biked is a new email list with bikes for sale in NYC. Thumbs up.

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How to take photos at parties

Holiday parties are coming up soon, but they can be hard to photograph, don't you think? With dim lighting, moving guests and (most likely) a tipsy photographer, it's tricky to get good shots that capture the evening. Well, as part of a three-part series sponsored by Canon, here's a way to inspire fun photos...Read More >

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Have a sweet weekend.

What are your plans for this weekend? Alex's birthday is tomorrow, so we'll have having cake and candles...but maybe not singing Happy Birthday:) Also, thank you so much for the amazing emails about the reader makeovers; everyone who wrote was so cute and funny. It's going to be impossible to pick three people! Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

A song for your weekend.

A Michigan tattoo!

Men in love walk more slowly.

Craving these fried bananas.

Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, a coffeetable book.

Why we need sleep.

Paying it forward in the drive-thru.

Would you wear tangerine lipstick?

How popcorn took over movie theaters.

Cute new bags.

This cat made me laugh.

A half-birthday cake.

Skootcase.

(Photo of little Anton!)

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Have a great weekend.

What are your plans for this weekend? We're having a (chilly) picnic with friends, I'm taking Toby to a drumming class, and I'm planning to try plum lipstick. I'll show a before-and-after, unless it looks terrible, haha. Also, baby Anton is finally finally finally sleeping a bit better so I am starting to feel like myself again. Thank you again for all your encouraging comments, which really brightened my spirits on the toughest days. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

Swiss cheesemakers in action!

Cute birthday cake.

Cool idea for when a candle is gone.

This girl called 911 about a massive freaking spider.

What makes Nacho Cheese Doritos so appealing.

A toddler's hilarious conversation with himself.

Design Within Reach is having their semi-annual sale.

What your drink says about you.

The greatest New York book!

How to create supermodel cheekbones.

Would you make salmon in a dishwasher?

Rents are officially nuts in San Francisco.

Three of the best flavors combined. No big deal.

Plus, three past posts you may have missed:
* Who's your celebrity crush?
* 101 best-written TV shows.
* Why kids cover their eyes when they're hiding.

(Spider and candle links via Swiss Lark)

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Have a wonderful weekend.

What are your plans for the weekend? We're planning to watch The Graduate and carve a big pumpkin with Toby. Hope you have a great weekend, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

A new coffee table book for Wes Anderson fans.

How to get smarter.

These shoes would look pretty with jeans.

Interesting article: "Some women only want, like, a third of it all."

Beautiful wire sculptures.

What it's like to live in space!

Caramel cake.

A gracefully executed quit.

Paris tip: Get bread dough from bakeries.

Black diamond ring. Love.

15 crazy ideas to make your life saner.

Have a good one, and thank you again for your sweet comments this week. They made me feel really reassured and encouraged. xoxo

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Have a wonderful fall weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We're planning to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and are also starting to decorate our apartment slowly but surely. (If anyone knows where to find a nice children's bookcase, I'd love to hear!) Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

Would you read the Kate Middleton book? I love her.

(Although this made me laugh.)

Pretty shop based in Maine.

The new baby smell is real.

Why sugar and salt are delicious together.

A trick for catching burglars.

Great fall boots.

A tumblr devoted to Dustin Hoffman.

Nibble pan is a funny idea.

A Jeopardy snafu.

Awesome 8-year-old gets sexist books removed from bookstore. (And, dude, look at those books!)

Fudge walnut oatmeal cookies.

Gorgeous nail colors.

(Fall camping photos by We Are the Rhoads for Kinfolk, via prop stylist Scout)

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Have a great weekend.

What are your plans for this weekend? We're having friends over for a picnic on Saturday and I'm hoping to check out this this cheese shop. In other news, Anton woke up four times last night! I'm so tired! I feel like crying! It seems like everyone else's babies are sleeping through the night. That can't be true, right? It makes me think of this book. Well, hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are some fun posts from around the web...

The joys of being a restaurant regular.

Made me laugh.

Zucchini parmesan crisps.

Grinning from ear to ear watching Joseph Gordon-Levitt dance and Justin Timberlake joke around.

How to beat jet lag.

This nail polish is on my wishlist.

Egg font. (It took 1000 eggs!)

How to say no. (Fascinating.)

Four tutorials for short hair.

Cute emailable invitations.

What Amy Poehler wants in a best friend.

J.Crew has a baby shop!

And three past posts you may have missed:
* Real actors read Yelp reviews.
* A hilarious Halloween costume.
* 60 years of roses.

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Have a great weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We'll be unpacking our new apartment and exploring the new neighborhood. Do you have any recommendations for Tribeca? (This awesome bike store is just a few blocks away!) Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

Clever collar upgrade.

Dinner for one.

Larry David's tips for dealing with people.

A beautiful way to do eyeliner.

Childbirth is an extreme sport. Made me teary.

Five sad desk lunches.

21 habits of supremely happy people.

This moonwalk tutorial (scroll down) made me laugh out loud.

Great idea: Avocado pasta!

Cute corduroys for crisp fall days.

The sweetest, sweetest book.
This guy's a little jokester. (Btw, I know every photo I take of Anton is on my legs, but we spend a lot of time post-breastfeeding just hanging.)

Have a good one! xo

(Happy link via Snippet & Ink)

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Have a relaxing weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Our moving day is tomorrow, so today we are packing up. Our apartment looks bizarre with no art, curtains, anything. Please wish us luck tomorrow! Hope you're doing something easy breezy, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

Six nail polish colors for the fall. (Love the green.)

Can emotional intelligence be taught?

Leslie Knope's girl code.

Date-night lamb chops.

This French dessert looks delicious.

Starry skies.

Five surprising beauty tips.

Colby College Mountain Day.

Pretty black dress.

A new graphic novel!

This guy is psyched.

Plus, three past posts you may have missed:
* 11 Nutella recipes.
* Clever way to frame a photo.
* Have you ever lived alone?

(Photo by Daly Elena)

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Have a great weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We are meeting friends tomorrow evening by the water for rose and kettle chips (one of life's great food combinations). And speaking of food, Anton is chunking up like crazy! Check this out, haha. Hope you have a good one, and if you're in a blog-reading mood, here are some fun posts from around the web...

A trick for better lemonade.

These parenting fails made me laugh.

What a chic black dress.

Potato salad.

How to nap like a champ.

Haha, this rings true.

Models snap some selfies.

What's up with the "I feel like" verbal tic? (I'm guilty.)

An airline offers flying nannies.

These candles look wonderful.

A dad's fantastic essay.

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Have a delicious weekend.

What are your plans for this weekend? My mom has been here for almost three weeks, and she's leaving this Sunday. We're so sad for her to go back to Michigan! I wish we lived closer. Anyway, hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

Am I too old to read this book?

Tomato sandwiches.

26 ingenious ideas for your home.

Commission your own painting.

What a cool apartment.

21 reasons to love IKEA.

The six years when parents are happiest.

The power of doing something meaningless.

A new airline class for the child-intolerant.

Wow, Europe and Russia aren't kidding around.

What a beautiful locket.

This woman lives in a garden.

A game about real life.

Haha, these are so weird!!!

Let kids help.

(Photo by Alexandra's Kitchen. American Dreamers link via Swissmiss)

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Have a great weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Since the weather is so breezy and refreshing, we're hoping to have a picnic with friends. (Maybe we'll bring shrimp!) We've also been playing this game lately, which Toby finds hilarious. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Gruff French waiters get a makeover.

Beautiful ballet flats.

Relationship illustrations.

Culture shock: London to New York.

How to keep strawberries fresh.

Loving grey jeans for the fall.

Alternate brand slogans.

A beautiful post about marriage.

Paris wedding design.

Made me laugh.

Conflict Kitchen only serves cuisine from countries with which the United States is in conflict.

Andy Samberg is a cutie.

Fascinating read.

The world's best worst smartphone app.

Life lessons from kids.

(Photo by Julia Robbs for Cup of Jo)

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Have a great weekend.

How has your week been? We've been having the best time in Woodstock this week; we never want to leave! The little dudes are so happy in the country, and it has been awesome to have my mom with us. And it's the first time I've unplugged in like 7 years! Have a good weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Would you hire a matchmaker?

50 rules of vacation.

How to keep guacamole green.

Chic jacket for the fall.

Made me laugh. (The comments are dead on!)

Painting an office chair? Jenny does it again.

Another cute pair of short boots.

Our founding fathers were basically teenagers.

This amazing singer reminded me of this amazing actress.

Cute popsicles.

What gorgeous business cards.

The power of silence.

(Photos by the gahetNA National Archives via Miss Moss)

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Have a great weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? My mom is coming tomorrow!!! She'll be staying for three weeks and we are ecstatic. Little Anton doesn't know the cuddles he is in for! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few posts from around the web...

Woody Allen makes a good point about showers.

A couple leaves their jobs to build a glass house in the woods.

I spotted the Sartorialist! And here's his final photo. :)

What to do when you've made someone angry.

Banned for life. (I love Jenny.)

Shiny shoes.

Narrowest houses in the world.

How to grow out your bangs.

I recently got this shirt and it's really pretty in person, if you're looking for a go-to fall shirt.

The art of conversation.

Made me laugh.

Have you seen this beautiful new kitchen shop?

This cookbook looks 20 kinds of awesome.

A new bakery in NYC with rice krispie treats!

(Photo by Mark Mann)

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