Have a relaxing weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We're going kayaking for the first time this summer. (It's free in the Hudson River!) Also, I can't wait for the Mad Men finale. Hope you have a relaxing weekend, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

A song to kick off your weekend.

Smashed potatoes look delicious.

Eight questions the Mad Men finale should answer.

Rad garden party.

The world's narrowest elevator. (Not good for my phobia!)

Red carpet fashion.

Sweet post about little boys.

Beautiful easy dress for the summer.

This made me laugh out loud.

Cool tents.

A Better Queue recommends great Netflix movies.

Spying on the neighbors.

Reminiscing about our wedding on Refinery29.

More on Pinterest, if you'd like. Have a good one!

(Photo by Ezra Petronio, Marc Jacobs, Wes Anderson and Jarvis Cocker in Paris by Katja Rahlwes via Vic)

State sandwiches

Design student Kelly Pratt decided to eat her way through the classic sandwiches of all fifty states. Her project is called Stately Sandwiches. So far, she has done the California Powerhouse, as well as...
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Do you have a dog?

Do you have a dog? Alex wants one badly, but my family didn't grow up with any dogs, so I've never really wanted one. But you know what is slowly changing my mind? Pinterest. I mean, all those sleeping puppies?! They're totally irresistible. And they make me envision having one. We honestly might end up getting a dog because of that website!

Do you have a dog? What's its name? (I always thought it would be funny to name a dog a very human name--like Kevin or Jennifer.)

More dog photos after the jump...
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by David Mathias

Have a great weekend.

What are you doing this weekend? This Friday post is a day late because we took a bus to New Jersey yesterday afternoon to visit these guys. We had a rambunctious sleepover, and it was such a treat to hang out in the backyard watching fireflies and toasting s'mores. (Although we forgot Toby's beloved pillow pet, which was less fun! He was like, No. You. Didn't.) Now we're back in bustling Manhattan. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, and here are a few great posts from around the web...

Cute idea: Knot your dress.

Twelve cold soups.

A piggy bank for memories.

Princess and the Pea bed.

What a rad carafe!

Heartwarming dad moment.

This new documentary looks fascinating.

Watching the eclipse.

Thank you, Elizabeth Street, for interviewing me about blogging.

Have a great weekend, and find more on Pinterest, if you'd like. xoxo

(Photo by Aveda)

Have a relaxing long weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We're celebrating my mom's sixtieth birthday and crossing our fingers for clear skies. Also, Alex and I watched The Firm this week (he'd never seen it); I forgot how fun and gripping that movie is. Tom Cruise doesn't age! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few great posts from around the web...

A song to kick off your weekend.

Mick and Paul, eating apples.

Coolest photo of Obama.

Pretty Parisian.

Pink neon sandals.

Who wants a wine spritzer?

Two adorable dogs.

10 Olympic sports that are ripe for a comeback.

Colored flame birthday candles.

A slinky on a treadmill. Weirdly suspenseful:)

These are such realistic newborn dolls. Creepy?

(Remember these actual newborns?)

Sweet NYC break-up story.

A baby thinks this magazine is a broken iPad.

(Photo of a rooftop picnic by Jamie Beck)

Cheese wedding cake

Speaking of offbeat weddings, this Australian couple served a cheese wedding cake. Be still my heart.

What kind of dessert will (or did) you serve at your wedding? We went with chocolate-chip cookies.

P.S. More on cheese:)

(Photos by Jonas Peterson)

Colored chalk tips

Today I'm excited to share another hair tutorial! My genius friend Caroline used chalk (yes, plain old chalk) to color the ends of her hair like a rainbow, and you could also do ombre or just your favorite color. Don't you love this sexy rocker look? Here's how to do it...
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What makes you happy?

Yesterday was one of those stressful days, so today I'd love to ask you: What are three things that make you happy? When I asked you years ago, your answers included baby cheeks, the cool side of the pillow and a good fudgy brownie. (Also, "pee shivers." Ha!) My list right now is: clean sheets with freshly shaven legs, a new episode of Mad Men, Belgian beer. And you?

P.S. Also, peonies. And baby swans that ride on their mother's back.

Motherhood Mondays: Scrapboxes

Last year, for his first birthday, Toby got a toy bus as a gift, and since then, he played with it so much that we lost the passengers inside, and then the wheels fell off, and then the whole bottom fell off. In the end, it was just a yellow shell. We ended up throwing it away this past weekend, which was surprisingly heartbreaking for Alex and me. (As a parent, you become so sentimental!)

So, these scrapboxes by Darcy Miller, below, really appeal to me. You frame a photo and an actual item. We could have framed this photo of Toby along with part of his beloved bus. This kind of thing could come off as cheesy, but Darcy handles them so beautifully. How sweet to have a photo of your child's birthday with the actual candle she blew out, or a newborn photo along with that sweet striped hospital cap. (And they could be great for grown-ups, too. Think: a vacation photo with seashells, or a wedding photo with a dried flower from your bouquet.)

Thoughts? How sweet are these? I'm turning into such a sap!
P.S. Remember this couple's idea?

(Photo of Toby by our wonderful photographer friend Kelsey Foster)

Have a lovely weekend!

What are you up to this weekend? Toby turns two on May 25th (here's a photo of him as a newborn!), but we've having his birthday party this weekend. It's an afternoon picnic with pizza, and strawberries on popsicle sticks. I'm excited, and he definitely knows something's up. Have a great one, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

A nine-year-old writes a blog about school lunches.

Whoa. Now those are high-waisted pants.

Pinup style is back.

Biking to the supermarket!

Ice eggs for little dudes.

How common is your birthday? (Apparently people have more sex in the winter:)

Rad home makeover.

Just got this red colorblock bag for the summer.

This lion is part of the family.

How to photograph a newborn.

Moist chicken every time.

Salads for dinner.

Make your own colorblock flats.

A beautifully honest post about struggling with infertility.

And a bonus for all readers who need glasses or sunglasses: Get 20% off at Lookmatic. xoxo

(Photograph by Billy Kidd)

Have a cool weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Alex and I are taking a trapeze class! We decided to sign up weeks ago (after a bottle of wine, obv) and now we're terrified. Wish us luck! We'll report back next week. Hope you have a wonderful weekend (and a great Mother's Day), and here are a few great posts from around the web...

A song to kick off your weekend.

Four veggie breakfasts.

Beautiful girls in New York.

Baby kitten.

Avocado grilled cheese. Yes, please.

Do or Don't: This swimsuit.

Swapping heads in photos!

This made me laugh out loud. And this. And this.

Which fruits and vegetables to choose organic.

Yellow stripes for the sun.

How to say goodbye to a kid.

Sweet ruffles.

15 secrets to a happy marriage.

Alex wrote this article about old dudes getting back into skateboarding. (Hey, I'm married to one!)

LOVE this New Yorker cover. Bravo, Obama.

And, finally, I'm so glad you liked our mermaid tail braid!!! Here are four pretty readers wearing it this week:
* Elyse
* Ashley
* Kendall
* Britty

Have a good one, everybody. xoxo

(Photo of Janet and Michael Jackson)

A French countryside wedding

Would you have a destination wedding? This French countryside wedding will make your heart swell...
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Have a beautiful weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We're going to grill burgers on our friends' apartment building's roofdeck. I'm looking forward to eating potato chips (my biggest weakness) and drinking beers; crossing our fingers for clear skies! Hope you have a good one, and meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web...

A pretty song to kick off your weekend.

A hilarious tumblr written by a magazine editor.

Sweet baby announcement.

Isn't this a stunning candle display for a wedding?

Crikey, this lion would have given me a heart attack.

Toastbags for making easy grilled cheese.

World map onesie.

Cool way to eat an avocado.

This temporary tattoo made me smile.

Baby owls! So flipping cute.

Embroidered book covers.

Thanks to Oprah.com for including me in this book club article!

(Photo of Paul Newman from Getty)

Fridge Makeover: Photo magnets

Our apartment has a plain old white fridge. So, to jazz it up a bit, I made some Pinhole Press photo magnets. I used snapshots of Toby, as well as some photos I found online of my favorite old-school celebs (including Mick Jagger, obviously). Our gallery display makes our whole kitchen feel so much cozier, and Toby loves pointing himself out. For Mother's Day, I'm going to send my mom a package of Toby magnets:)

What's on your fridge? Aren't personal magnets awesome? Which photos would you put on magnets? xo

CINNAMON WOODS

1. Ryder Jumper and Shorts, Vintage Brogues // 2. Sara Phillips Shirt, Kate Sylvester Jumper and Skirt // 3. Vintage Blouse, Jacket and bag, Zara Pants // 4. Flannel Dress, Sylvester Cardigan, Vintage Bag // 5. Vintage Blouse, Skirt, Cardigan and Bag // 6. Vintage Dress and headpiece, Arabella Ramsay Coat // 7. Ryder Jumper and Shorts, Vintage Brogues // 8. Sara Phillips Shirt, Kate Sylvester Jumper and Skirt, Miu Miu Heels, Vintage Bag

A few months ago I collaborated with Jysla Kay and spent the afternoon wandering Centennial Park in the rain. Originally this was intended for an 8 page editorial spread but due to some misinterpreted fine print we were lucky enough to be able to keep this for ourselves instead, and share it with our beautiful readers at the same time. It's the perfect way to introduce you all to Jysla, the talented young photographer who I've been shooting with since Luke was away. Luckily for me she seems to be the pea to my pod, with each shoot flowing in perfect harmony and our creative eye completely in sync. The result? A breezy shoot in the woodlands, inspired by vintage past loves, a crisp autumn breeze, cozy afternoons and the haunting voice of Lana Del Rey. "Life is sweet like cinnamon, like a dream I'm living in", which is kind of how I'm feeling right now with a few big changes on the horizon...

Photography: Jysla Kay // Hair and Make up: Nicole Warne // Styling: Nicole Warne