Thursday, 11 October 2012

Simpsons with real actors

Were you guys Simpsons fans? I never watched it growing up, but nowadays I'll see an random episode and it is totally hilarious. Well, here's the title sequence of the Simpsons, but done with real actors. Super clever, and the Bart actor is a great skateboarder!

(Via Kottke)

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Wednesday giveaway!


Today's giveaway is from Mill & Bird, a handmade bag shop based in North Carolina. The designer makes beautiful, simple bags you can wear your entire life, and she strives to showcase the natural beauty of leather. Today, she's giving away a Racing Kate Tote Bag, made of soft moccasin leather with an interior pocket and shoulder strap. (The winner gets to choose her favorite color.) Wouldn't you love to wear this bag on crisp fall days?

For a chance to win, please visit Mill & Bird (and their Facebook page, if you'd like), and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck! Update: Lindsey P. is our lucky winner. Thanks for playing.

Canoe elopement

If you love heartfelt weddings, you have to see this...
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The Best Salmon Tacos You'll Ever Have


Who doesn't love tacos? Alex has started a tradition of making them every Sunday night, and we usually make them with fish and then douse them with sour cream. But I was thrilled when San-Francisco-based Kimberley from The Year In Food agreed to share her go-to (healthy!) recipe... Read More >

Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Favorite fall hair


Oooh, yes, middle parts, fishtails and tiny braids. That's my hair plan for the fall:) What's yours? Anyone getting a brave haircut or doing anything drastic?

P.S. 15 hair tutorials...

(Photos from Teen Vogue, Tory Burch, Holly Fulton. Graphic design by Rachel for Cup of Jo)

Paris daydreaming


Who's daydreaming of Paris this fall? The city feels extra dreamy when everyone's bundled up in wool scarves, ducking into cafes for thick hot chocolate. Well, here are seven pretty pieces to inspire some romance at home...

1. Eiffel Tower plush, $68.
2. Paris print, $30.
3. John Derian plate, $48.
4. Saint James shirt, made in Normandy since 1850, $90. (See one on a model here.)
5. Metallic flats, $125.
6. Tea candies, $14.
7. Map tote, $20.

(Graphic design by Rachel for Cup of Jo)

Monday, 8 October 2012

Motherhood Mondays: Would you try hypnobirth?


I've heard fascinating rumors about hypnobirth (are you in a trance? I wondered), so I asked three readers to share their experiences, and it blew my mind...
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