Furniture love.

I'll get back to the gift guide soon (still to come: best friend, coworker...) but in the meantime there are some things that need to be posted. If you have $2000 to spare, you could do worse than spend it on this Danish modern teak loveseat. Isn't it beautiful? (Also, on craigslist, there is a Danish modern two-part sofa and chair for a mere $495. Oh, how I wish I needed a sofa and chair!)

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Moustaches! Beards!

The Beard and Moustache Championship. Ridiculous. Amazing. What heros. Colby and I went to this gallery opening tonight, which was awesome.

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #5: Your Stylish Boyfriend Who Plays Scrabble With You and Still Kisses You When You Are Sick.

Filson rugged duffel, $320, for all those weekend trips he'll take you on.

The Berlin Years, a Marcel Dzama book with 32 loose-leaf prints, $70. (He can put one of the prints in his office.)

Red Swedish stapler for his office desk, $60.

Leather bi-fold wallet, $90.

John Wolfking of LA, $14, the amazing re-released solo record by John Phillips (of the Mamas and the Papas fame).

A terrarium you made yourself.

Haircut and a shave at Freeman's Barber Shop, $65.

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #4: Your Car-Enthusiast British Dad Who People Liken to James Bond.

Uniqlo cashmere sweater, $99 (there's a new store in Soho and your siblings could chip in).

Vintage Porsche aviator sunglasses, prices vary.

Cashmere-lined driving gloves, $98.

A subscription to Intersection, a fashion-forward car magazine, $9.99.

Watch movement cufflinks, $125.

Kiehls Ultimate Man Collection, $50.

My dad hearts Iceland. This rad sea blanket was made there from 100% Icelandic wool. Here's the description: "The waters around Iceland serve as one of the best fishing grounds....Innumerable ships became stranded, men drowned and were engulfed by the ocean and the sea bed along the coast." Cheery!

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #3: Your Lovely Mom Who Has a Soothing Voice That Would Be Perfect for Radio.

Chunky Neckwarmer, $108.

Fresh Sake Bath, $80. (Supposed to be AMAZING.)

Kettle from Finland, $130.

Cashmere-covered hot water bottle, $150. On a snowy winter evening, you can can crack open the bedroom window so your nose gets cold, and then cuddle up with a hot water bottle. It's so cozy and a true simple pleasure.

John Derian decoupage paperweight, $40 to $65.

Persepolis graphic novel, $12.

An old family photo framed with an oversized mat.

A massage with "E," at Sal Anthony's, $65/hour. My friend swears by his talent.

(Cloud photo by Mav)

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #2: Your Quirky Little Brother Who Bought a Book About How to Patent His Own Inventions.

Bearded cap, $104.

Kinder cowboy necklaces, $140. Very Indian-in-the-Cupboard.

Snafu tee, $34.

Retro bike speedometer, $15.

Sun Jar, $40.

Cologne that smells like the smoke of burning maple leaves, $55.

Typography doormat, $38.

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #1: Your Outdoorsy Sister Who is Obsessed with Her New House.

Rope Knot Doorstop, $42. Would remind her of the childhood summers you spent in Cornwall, if that is, in fact, what you did!

Teak Vase, $25.

Camilla Engman calendar, $25.

Danish Kristen Vegel wooden bird, $45.

Pillowcase, 45 Australian dollars.

Kay Bojeson wooden monkey, $200 (could pool money with siblings).

Three months of fresh flowers, $140.

Bird vase, $45.

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The Cup-of-Jo Holiday Gift Guide

I wasn't going to do a gift guide this year because everyone I'm buying presents for also reads my blog. But when one of my favorite readers requested gift ideas, how could I say no? She is just too cute.

Here's a tip: When brainstorming presents for someone, I first make a list of his or her favorite things--traveling, biking, a new house, a new job, whatever. Once you've chosen a category, it's easier to think of specific gifts. Also, I'm a huge fan of pooling money--you can buy a much cooler present for your dad if your siblings contribute, too.

Ok, here we go! (I'll do a post or two each day...)
(Photo by Petra Warass, via I Heart Photograph)

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Budget Hotel in Amsterdam

If you're the worst hotel in Amsterdam, it's good to foster low expectations. With this hilarious (real) advertising campaign, at least visitors know what they're getting into. (By Anthony Burrill.)

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Travel Party

Last weekend, my friend Jason had a party where everyone had to wear an accessory from a favorite holiday. Of course, Alex and I chose Berlin. We wore all black, and, in an uncharacteristically crafty moment, I made us pins of the East Berlin traffic light men. I must say, I was pretty proud of them!

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Scarves in Helsinki.

The word rad comes to mind. (Photo from Hel-Looks.)

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Daily Ebay Blog

Today I discovered a daily Ebay blog on the fashion website Refinery29. Every day, editors sift out incredible designs and clothing. I get overwhelmed rummaging all the random stuff on Ebay, but look at the cool things they've found for us...

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