A CUP OF JO

Have a happy weekend.

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:30:00 PDT

My darlings, what are you doing this weekend? Alex and I are rolling up our sleeves and going to a Sunday Suppers cooking class. (I can't wait to see their fabulous tabletops in person.) I'm also going to see 500 Days of Summer tonight. Meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web this week...

Kid-friendly thank-you notes.

Tiny houses on tiny islands.

Emma Watson is too cool for school.

It's a tissue...it's a flower...it's tissue flowers!

A rad-as-hell bedroom poster that glows in blacklight.

Skinamarinky Dinky Dink-inspired artwork. Genius.

A subtle braid and a vintage nurse's uniform? Portland is officially awesome.

Vintage jewelry.

Wedding photographer Max Wanger does it again.

The Little Mermaid's wish list.

Wheeeee!!!! A gorilla slide.

Lovely camera bags and woven necklaces.

Fast food made fancy. (Via VSL)

Love this blog's header and this schmoopy wedding photo.

Honey, I shrunk the bike helmet.

What a great idea to draw on plates with a porcelain pen.

A moment in Iceland.

Ouch! Models falling. Also, intense.

These DIY outdoor lighting make me wish I could do-it-myself.

Constellation wall art.

Wedding do or don't: Tossing the bouquet.

These bird vases are too cute.

Plus, three videos:

Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg get steamy.

My brother-in-law, who is a brain surgeon (seriously), sent this hilarious video.

And a SUPER cool video save-the-date. (Two former actors spliced together their reel footage, including a commercial they shot together with a fake wedding.)

Whew! That's all folks. Have a wonderful weekend.
(Photos by Max Wanger)

My wedding look

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:43:00 PDT

This morning, I rode my trusty bike to Cutler and Makeup Forever for my wedding hair and makeup trials. I was a little nervous, but I ended up having such a great time and was totally thrilled with how it turned out (especially the sweet little braid). Now I want to get married immediately.

More photos on Smitten...I really hope you like it :) xoxo

Cath Kidston wallpaper

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:30:00 PDT

Can you imagine a bedroom covered in this Cath Kidston floral wallpaper? It feels like a British country garden.

(Via Design*Sponge)

Post-It Love

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:58:00 PDT

How adorable is this story of an office romance? The girl looks like she could be Amelie's sister.

(P.S. I'm going to my wedding hair and make-up trials this morning, eeks. Wish me luck!)

(Via Le Love)

Bicycle flask

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:15:00 PDT

This beautiful bike is not only handmade from rare and vintage parts, it also has a hidden flask. Genius.

(Via Hollister)

A.P.C. Tube Dress

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:05:00 PDT

I sometimes look funny in tube dresses because I'm small on top, but this pretty dress looks universally flattering. What's on your summer wish list? xo

Wedding photo booth

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:45:00 PDT

How clever is this wedding photo booth? They covered wood with wallpaper, put vintage frames over the cutouts, and hung wedding photos from the bride's and groom's families.

(Photos by Elizabeth Messina; created by Sasha Souza, via Melanie)

Monochromatic

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDT

Pretty. I heart her smile and ballet flats.

(Photo by the Sartorialist)

Tote

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:17:00 PDT

Love. Bring on the picnics.

(Via Marvelous Kiddo, via Camp Comfort, Via One Hot Child)

Wednesday Giveaway!

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT

Today's giveaway is from Susannah Conway, an amazing photographer who runs the inspiration Unravelling e-course. She's offering the winner an 8x8-inch print of their choice from her shop.

For a chance to win, please visit Susannah's etsy shop and tell us your favorite photograph. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck! xo

Update: Cindy is our lucky winner. Thank you for playing.

Frisbee wedding

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:30:00 PDT

Stephen and Katie's Knoxville wedding was heartfelt and lovely. They met while playing ultimate frisbee, so she designed personalized frisbees as their favors. (And what a beautiful dress! Oh, that bow!)

P.S. Psst, I finally chose my wedding dress! (Alex, don't peek)

(Photos by Kate Murphy, via Once Wed)

Avocado toast

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:43:00 PDT

Speaking of summer, our go-to snack these days is avocado toast. Simply toast a piece of wheat bread and slice half an avocado on top. (If you want to be super fancy, add lime and crushed red pepper.) Soooo good.

Summer Love

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:29:00 PDT

Tonight, I took a bike ride along the Hudson River. The sun was setting, and the boats were rocking on the waves. It was beautiful. Here are two pretty photos to celebrate the season...

How has your summer been so far?

(Photos by Christian Pitschl and Little Birds)

Seahorse tails

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:27:00 PDT

Such pretty hair.

Letter to Stephen Alan

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:40:00 PDT

Dear Steven Alan, Your ruffle panties are too cute for words. Would you please make swimsuits in this style? Thank you so much. Love, Joanna

Update: Score, this A.P.C. number is so similar.

Another update: YAY! Steven Alan says that he's working on a women's suit for spring.

(Photo from Spur)

The Sartorialist Guide

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:45:00 PDT

I live in the West Village, so now and again, I'll pass fashion photographer The Sartorialist on the tree-lined streets. In my jeans and T-shirts, I've never been snapped, but luckily Refinery 29 just wrote a cheeky guide about how to get photographed by him. Oh my goodness, I laughed out loud.

Read it here...

(Photo by the Sartorialist, of course!)

Have a relaxing weekend.

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:15:00 PDT

My lovelies, what are you up to this weekend? Alex and I are going to the Met's rooftop exhibit and ignoring stormy forecasts. Hope you have a fun few days. Meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web this week...

Bloomers? I'm kind of into them.

John Krasinski's new digs.

Splish, splash, vintage swimming photos.

Love this look in Berlin.

Have you heard about these mysterious letters?

Pretty packaging. (These will be my hostess gifts this summer.)

A quiet and sweet photographic dictionary.

A French-inspired summer outfit.

Eight great online vintage shops.

Brooklyn concert series at the Guggenheim. Bravo!

This wintery wallpaper is refreshing.

Airplane rings.

Ooh la la, loving this French countryside wedding. (Look at the trees!)

Illustrated spam.

Two short vintage wedding dresses.

Two delicious green pastas: here and here. (Via Design Crush)

Plus, a video: Amandine, a pretty Parisian, and her fiance attached this dreamy video to their wedding invitations. Congratulations!

(Photo by Ziasaurus, via Now Voyager)

Sleepy day

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:24:00 PDT

I'm so sleepy today and have been yawning my way through the morning. How are you feeling today? xo

(Photo by Keith Davis Young)

Wednesday Giveaway!

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:15:00 PDT

Today's giveaway is from Amy Deaver of Lemon Bird Homemade Jams. Her jams feature seasonal fruits from farmer's markets, and the flavors are amazing--including strawberry with cinnamon, kumquat with dark chocolate, and blood orange. One lucky winner will get three jars in the flavors of her choice. Yum!

For a chance to win, please visit Lemon Bird Jams and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck! xo

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

Heart earrings

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDT

How sweet are these vintage brass earrings from Steven Alan? They just made my summer wish list.

The September Issue

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:30:00 PDT

I can't wait to see The September Issue, the documentary about Vogue editor Anna Wintour. She's known for being tough as nails and cold as ice. It will be fascinating to learn more about her daily life.

(Via Lola)

Home Inspiration: Books as Art

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Designer Michelle Adams has such a bright and pretty apartment. Wouldn't you love to spend an afternoon poking around her bookshelves? Books can be great decor pieces in themselves--especially when the covers face outward (like the fabulous John Currin painting on the book Painting People).

P.S. Remember this?

(Photos by Patrick Cline/Real Living)

Wedding makeup

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:30:00 PDT

Next Friday, I'm excited to have my wedding makeup trial at Makeup Forever. After looking through wedding blogs for inspiration, I've narrowed it down to two favorite looks: soft mauve (above) vs. pale skin and red lipstick (below). Do you prefer one over the other? xo
P.S. Do you think you'll cry at your wedding?

(Photos by J. Crew, Jenny Yoo, and Getty Images)

Popping bubbles

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:30:00 PDT

Richard Heeks takes photos of soap bubbles. Apparently they don't pop, but instead rip and tear. How violent! But still so beautiful.

(Via Happy Mundane)

Happy Fourth!

joanna_goddard@yahoo.com (Joanna Goddard) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Happy fourth of July, my darlings. Have a wonderful weekend.

(Photo via 13Bees)