I'd love to share more stories of dads' sides of the birth story. First up is Rob Beesley, husband of my friend Sharon; his adorable and touching story will make you laugh out loud...xoxo
Write on bananas with toothpicks, and, as the day goes on, the message slowly appears. What an adorable idea for kids (and lunch boxes).
What are you up to this weekend? My dad is visiting, so I'm guessing we'll play games, drink wine and eat too much cheese. If it's snowy tomorrow, we might take Toby to FAO Schwartz. (Remember the piano scene from Big?:) Hope you have a good one! Meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web...
New York suddenly feels like winter; tomorrow is even supposed to snow. Wouldn't dark red polish be gorgeous this winter? Sexy, dramatic and perfect with a wool sweater.
My mom took Toby to a Thai restaurant in Brooklyn, and he tried some seltzer. He didn't know what to make of the bubbles and kind of hated it, but couldn't stop drinking. Ahh, to be a toddler.
Today's giveaway is from Bridge & Burn, a Portland-based apparel line with waxed cotton jackets and plaid shirt dresses. Don't you love their cool, easygoing style? Portlanders definitely know how to dress for chilly weather! Today they're offering one reader this Stanton Wool Grey jacket ($210), which looks cozy and perfectly tomboyish. Wouldn't you like to wear it while walking around town--and pumpkin picking?
Have you ever made the first move and kissed a guy (or girl)? It's terrifying! Here, 10 brave guys reveal what goes through their minds when they're about to kiss their crush for the first time...
The genius new book Haiku for the Single Girl made me laugh out loud. Each page features a haiku and illustration about real life when you're single.
Today's giveaway is from TaDa, an amazing flash sale site that hosts new sales everyday on food, fashion, beauty, home items, everything. Today, they're having a big sale on organic beauty products, which I adore, don't you? They're offering one lucky winner the beauty products, above, with face & body oil, hair wash, conditioner, sleep balm and an organic lipstick (I wear the ruby lipstick everyday).
If you want to thank a guy or send a gift to a man, but you know he's not the flowers-and-chocolate type, you can now send meat and beer! Thanks Bro is a funny new online shop that will deliver a six pack (think: Dogfish Head, Lagunitas) and fancy beef jerky. What a brilliant idea.
Happy Birthday, Alex! We love you so much. You've been adorable all your life, and we're so glad you ended up with us. Love, Joanna and Toby
Today's giveaway is from Birkiland, a shop featuring designs from...Iceland! The products are rad and playful--like these candle rings and family glasses. Today they're offering one lucky winner a Wing scarf, made of 100% Icelandic wool. The scarf was inspired by Icelandic sea eagles, which boast a wingspan of up to eight feet; and wearing the scarf allegedly puts you under the eagle's protection. Wouldn't it be fun to wear all winter? I love the candy color.
Ooh, wouldn't you love to try this winged eyeliner for nights out? Sexy, dramatic and (best of all) not too tricky. Here's a great how-to.
Don't you love interactive museum exhibits? This morning, Alex and I swung by the New Museum's amazing new exhibit, Carston Höller: Experience, which has transformed the museum into a grown-up playground. First, we rode a mirrored carousel, where you sit on swings and rotate slowly, while listening to actual birds singing. It was incredibly relaxing, and you felt like you were five years old.
See the mobile of chirping birds? Now, see the top of the slide?
Fascinated by themes of childhood, safety, love and doubt, Höller built a 102-foot-long slide that runs from the museum's fourth floor to the second floor.
Naturally, Alex was braver and went first.
Down he goes!
Butterflies in my stomach, I went next. The guide told me to put my hands in my lap...
...and tuck my feet into the canvas sack seat.
Whoosh! The slide was FAST with twists, turns and blinking lights. You basically fly out of the tunnel at the end; I definitely screamed! :) What a trip!
The exhibit also has a sensory deprivation tank, in which you float weightlessly and have an out-of-body experience...
...and upside-down goggles, which make you see the world (you guessed it) upside down.
Did you have a lovey when you were little? Growing up, my sister had a lamb, I had a teddy bear, and my brother had...a piece of women's lingerie. Seriously, my brother's blankie was a torn piece of a blue silk slip. He just liked the silky feel. My mom would put it in the freezer so it felt cold when he fell sleep (although then it also smelled like fish).
(Photos by Our Labor of Love)
How adorable is this idea for sibling's shared room? The duo wallpaper is definitely chicer than drawing a chalk line down the middle.
My sweets, what are you doing this weekend? Alex and I are heading off on our first trip without Toby--just for two nights. I'm really excited for some grown-up time (and cocktails), but just hope our little bunny doesn't miss me as much as I'll miss him! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few great links from around the web...
1.Joy Accordion card. Bonus: You get to include 8 photos.
2. Greetings card, classic and beautiful.
3. Colorblock card feels cute and festive.
4. Happy New Year card looks old-fashioned and nostalgic.
So for this Relationships Thursday, let's talk about kissing! How old were you when you had your first kiss? I was...
