Happy Friday, my darling readers! What do you have planned for the next couple of days off? I'm excited that—somehow—Matt scored tickets to the Great Googa Mooga, a giant amusement park of sorts in Prospect Park. We went last year, and it was a bit of a bust, but supposedly they've revamped it. We'll see how it goes! Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead. Here, to get it started right, a few happy posts from around the web:
A baby announcement.
Puppy paper!
Signature stationery.
John Krasinski love.
Brooklyn mugs.
Photo art.
Music worth listening to.
Fun Derby shoes.
Clever moving announcements.
How to be a gentlemen. :)
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As anyone who reads my blog knows, I love sending handwritten notes. But when Swiss-Miss shared this video about Felt, a cool new iPad app, I had to check it out. What a clever solution for digitizing thank you notes, birthday cards, and more. I love the efficiency, but also the fact that these 'handwritten' cards still carry that personal touch.
Would you download this app? Or do you still prefer pen-to-paper instead of pen-to-screen? :)
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What is your favorite beach spot in New York? With summer fast approaching—and the hot, hot weather, too—I want to map out a few sandy destinations well in advance. I've been to Montauk, the North Fork and all the way to Long Branch in New Jersey (they're all gorgeous!), but I'm looking for something that's a bit more close by. An easy day trip, if you know what I mean.
Right now, Water Taxi Beach out on Governor's Island looks like the closest spot, especially with the free ferry to get there from Brooklyn. Have you been? Would love to hear your recommendations for places to soak up the sand and sun in New York!
PS—A pop up pool!
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As a huge Woody Allen, Emma Stone, and Colin Firth fan, you can only imagine my delight when I read the news that this trio would be uniting to film Allen's next project—in the South of France. The same cinematographer that shot Midnight in Paris is confirmed as well. Oh la la! Fingers crossed that this film will be as delightful as the last time Allen visited France on-screen.
Are you a Woody Allen fan? What's your favorite film of his?
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This article from Travel & Leisure about how to hail a cab in New York made me smile. Did you know that you're supposed to flap your arms like a bird if you want to signal a cabbie that you need a lift to the airport? Hilarious. There are more tips—and fun illustrations by Michael Hoeweler—here if you really want to learn how to snag a taxi like a pro.
I'm curious—do you take a lot of cabs? Since moving to Brooklyn, the subway has been my chariot of choice. :)
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Happy weekend—and happy Mother's Day—my darling readers! I'm sending love and huge hugs to my mom, and to all my friends who are mothers. What would this world be without the unconditional support, energy and compassion you provide day after day? :) Wishing all of you an extra special day, and everyone else, a wonderful weekend ahead. Here, to get it started right, a few happy posts from around the web:
Coolest man alive (Hint: It's Steve Martin.)
A navy blue wall.
An epic playdate.
Lace details.
An ode to hipsters.
Gorgeous Bazaar.
A Derby-inspired wedding.
Pretty (berry-colored) shoes.
Sleepy sheep sheets.
Photo strip Mother's Day card.
Celebrity photo bomb.
Royal baby bump.
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Now that Memorial Day Weekend is approaching fast, Matt and I have been vacation plotting. We're toying with the idea of a road trip to Savannah, Georgia or to the Outer Banks in North Carolina this summer. Yes, it would be much quicker to fly, but a road trip seems fun. Neither of us have spent much time in the south so we'd like to visit and enjoy seeing more of the east coast along the way.
If you were planning for a four-day weekend getaway, where would you go? Would love to hear your travel picks!
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