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A CUP OF JO
joannagoddard.blogspot.com
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The Venus Project

In her Venus project, Italian artist Anna Utopia Giordano gives the goddess of love a Photoshop makeover. She takes famous paintings of Venus and slims bellies (and increases busts) to fit todays sta...

6 h ago 13 people like this

3 Valentines Day gifts for New Yorkers

If you suddenly slap your forehead and realized you forgot to shop for a Valentines Day gift, here are three last-minute gifts that will do the trick... The heart-shaped French cheese Coeur de Bray i...

10 h ago 7 people like this

Happy Valentines Day.

Five years ago today, I had a grim Valentines Day. There was a huge blizzard in New York, and I was trudging home from work in the dark, with soggy shoes and a lonely heart. As I dodged slush puddles...

11 h ago 10 people like this

How to raise kids like a French woman

Have you heard these rules of French parenting? Im dying to discuss... Read more »

1 day ago 73 people like this

Roald Dahl stamps

British author Roald Dahl wrote the nuttiest, wackiest, most magical childrens stories, and The Royal Mail just released this rad set of stamps to celebrate him. Whats your favorite Roald Dahl b...

1 day ago 15 people like this

Have a great weekend.

What are you doing this weekend? Alex and I are taking Toby to ride a miniature train and then going to a romantic dinner on Saturday night (no babies allowed:) Ive already perused the menu and am go...

4 days ago 17 people like this

Valentines Day flowers in NYC

Instead of grabbing a bunch of flowers at a deli, check out these two Valentines pop-up flower shops in NYC: one in Nolita, one in the West Village. What a brilliant idea from three talented flower s...

4 days ago 8 people like this

How to feel gorgeous on a date

With Valentines Day (and mating season:) fast approaching, lets chat about our beauty secrets when going on dates! Heres my little routine... First, Bare Escentuals foundation with SPF has changed my...

5 days ago 25 people like this

A funny bedroom tip for Valentines Day...

A while back, I had dinner with friends, including an acupuncturist. We started talking about dating, and she revealed something surprising... Read more »

5 days ago 12 people like this

Made me laugh.

Hilarious. I felt like this for most of my twenties. (Via W&D)

5 days ago 40 people like this

Wednesday giveaway!

Todays giveaway is from Lookmatic, a fantastic, affordable online glasses store (formerly called Spex Club). Every pair of glasses is $88 or less, including prescription lenses. Wouldnt it be fun to ...

6 days ago 12 people like this

Heart elbow patches

How sweet are these heart elbow patches? The steps to make them dont actually look that hard! Im the least crafty person ever, but Id love to try it. They would make the most basic sweater instantly ...

6 days ago 43 people like this

Happy 60th birthday, Mommy!

My mom turns 60 today. She is the most wonderful mother you could hope for--she always sounds happy when you call (even to talk about boring things), she somehow knows the definition of every vocab w...

6 days ago 3 people like this

Tuesday giveaway!

Todays giveaway is perfect for Valentines Day! Eberjey is a lingerie line that makes beautiful pieces that flatter real bodies. (I wore their chemises on our honeymoon.) Theyre offering one lucky rea...

07 feb 12 3 people like this

Grapes wrapped in goat cheese

The other day, I spotted this recipe for grapes wrapped in goat cheese. Intrigued, we made some last night, and, sure enough, they were creamy, sweet and delicious! What a cool little appetizer to se...

07 feb 12 30 people like this

Do or Dont: Leopard print flats

Ive always been hesitant when it comes to leopard print (too Mrs. Robinson), but recently Ive spotted a few gorgeous women wearing leopard-print flats. They seem like a perfect subtle way to work a b...

07 feb 12 11 people like this

The Bachelor

Have you been watching The Bachelor? Im totally addicted. The show is pretty bad, but Ive gotten sucked in. Even my mom watches it now. Do you watch it? Ps. Kacie B. for the win.

06 feb 12 1 person likes this

Motherhood Mondays: Tobys lovey

When Toby was teeny... Read more »

06 feb 12 12 people like this

Motherhood Mondays: Family travel

Since 2005, English photographer Tom Robinson has photographed his and his girlfriends feet as theyve traveled the world. (Remember this post?) Well, in 2011, they added a third set of feet: their da...

06 feb 12 37 people like this

Have a great weekend.

My darlings, what are you doing this weekend? My twin sister is coming to visit to celebrate our birthday. I already got cheap Champagne from Whole Foods, and Im excited to chat with her and catch up...

03 feb 12 15 people like this

10 Valentines Day gifts for men

The Sisters Brothers. All my guy friends are obsessed with this page-turning thriller, which is described as a Coen Brothers film in novel form. Spooky. $16. A John Derian tray for his desk, for keys...

03 feb 12 30 people like this

10 Valentines Day gifts for women

The Miraculous Push-Up Bra, for obvious reasons. $58. (This is sexy, too.) Cool heart hoops by Marc Jacobs, $48. A gift certificate for a foot massage. Have you ever gotten one? Pressure points on yo...

02 feb 12 15 people like this

Valentines Day card

Sweet. :) Whats your relationship status these days? Single? Dating? New relationship? Old relationship? xoxo

02 feb 12 22 people like this

J.Crew preview sale

Exciting news: J.Crew is offering a one-day private online shopping event of their spring and summer collection to Cup of Jo readers! It starts in five days. Sign up here, if youd like. xoxo

01 feb 12 6 people like this

Ombre balloons

Our mom is turning sixty this year (!), so were starting to brainstorm ideas for a family party. These ombre balloons are great, dont you think? You just blow up six balloons each of slightly differe...

01 feb 12 34 people like this

Paris vs. New York

Graphic designer Vahram Muratyan founded the rad website Paris vs. New York, where he compares the two cities in a cheeky way. Well, this week he came out with a book! Id love to see all 100 illustra...

01 feb 12 30 people like this

Rainboots for everyday adventures (and traveling)

Two weeks ago, we talked about the five best shoes for traveling. But! A few readers pointed out that Hunter boots are tough squeeze into a suitcase (true). Happily, I was able to find two easy-to-we...

31 jan 12 23 people like this

Happy birthday, Lucy!

Happy birthday to my twin sister Lucy, whos coming to visit this weekend! You have been the best to grow up with. P.S. For her birthday, I got her this new book. Did you ever read this magical book g...

31 jan 12 6 people like this

Under the weather

This weekend Toby and I came down with a 24-hour flu of some sort, and it was not pretty. I could barely move or speak and at one point actually thought I might be dying. Poor Alex spent the weekend ...

30 jan 12 1 person likes this

Have a great weekend.

What are you doing this weekend? My birthday is coming up soon (eeks!) so were having a cozy dinner at home on Saturday. Im also getting a haircut today, and cant wait to get my hair washed. (I alway...

27 jan 12 16 people like this

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