Whale design

Loving this whale round-up on Short Story Design. (My favorite are the whale salad tongs.)

Nice rack.

We bike over to friends' houses quite a lot, but if we take a bottle of wine, it rattles around in the bike basket. This is a perfect solution!

(Via Swissmiss)

Mother's Day gift guide

My dolls, if you're still looking for a Mother's Day present, I put together a little gift guide here. xoxo P.S. And the present I got my own mom.

Personalized wine bottles

How rad are these wine bottles? They would be great to bring to a dinner party or celebration.

(Via Simplesong)

Two nerdy things

If you're designing a website or invoice or business card, how awesome are these hand-drawn icons? You can buy the set of 300+ icons for $30. I love that they include glasses, skateboards and toast.
And I haven't posted about typography in a while, but how genius is this llama font? So random and hilarious. He's so flexible! :)

(Via Swissmiss, naturally)

Birthday book

My lovelies, I wanted to share my dad's 60th birthday present (just because I'm so excited about it). I made him a hardcover photo book filled with snapshots from all stages of his life. It was so much fun looking through family shots and choosing favorites, including a few he had never seen! (How hilarious is his expression in his wedding photo, by the way?) When I gave it to him this past weekend, he was so touched and couldn't stop looking through it. It was one of those truly special life moments.

(P.S. I made the book through Pinhole Press, and the book felt beautiful, with silky paper and a linen cloth hardcover. This book is the exact one I choose, but there are a bunch of other lovely options. Would be amazing to make a wedding album, too, don't you think? xo)

Party decor

We got back yesterday from my dad's 60th birthday getaway, and we had the best time. (Photos coming up!) Now parties are on my mind, and I'm loving the beautiful Shop Sweet Lulu with her stripey straws, pretty cake stands and polka-dot everything. Don't they make you want to throw a party?

Do-it-yourself cloud artwork

Since Alex and I are giving our bedroom a makeover, we've been thinking about new artwork. Well, this is genius: Amber took her a snapshot of clouds and then blew it up on glossy poster paper for $30. Then she framed it in an IKEA Ribba frame. The whole project cost less than $60, and it's gorgeous! Double thumbs up! I'm super inspired.

(Photos by Amber Interiors, via Little Green Notebook)

First day of spring!

Today is the first official day of spring! Aren't you excited for warm days and spring flowers? Speaking of, I adore these dried flowers from etsy shop Flores del Sol. They are just as beautiful as fresh flowers, but last way longer. I'd love to put them all around our living room.

(Via Spicer and Bank)

Toby notepads

We just made this photo notepad on Pinhole Press (my friends' company) and I wanted to share. We're totally in love with it, and I can't stop staring at it on my desk. :) Now I want to make a bunch more with wedding photos and our favorite snapshots.

You can make your own photopad here. P.S. (Wouldn't they make adorable Mother's Day presents for moms or grandmas?)

Birthday decor

My dad's 60th birthday is coming up, and our family is renting a house in the Poconos where we can come together to celebrate. I can't wait. I've been brainstorming decor ideas and love this photo from Martha Stewart Living.

What did you do for your parents' sixtieth birthdays (if they've had them yet)? It's a big one!

P.S. Birthday cheese, and a birthday installation.

Etsy: Vintage wishlist

I was just peeking around etsy and spotted this rad vintage ship mirror. (We have one in our apartment and love it.) Someone should snap it up!
And how sweet is this brass dog? He'd look so earnest and attentive on a desk.

Pinhole Press

My lovelies, have you heard of the new Pinhole Press? They have beautiful, simple photo products--like cards, books, framed prints and notepads. You personalize them with your favorite photos (wedding, baby, vacations), and it's really easy to do. The finished products are gorgeous with silky paper. Take a peek here.

(A fun side note: My friends launched Pinhole Press a few months ago. I'm excited to say that I'm partnering up with them this year and I'll be sharing new products and fun ideas on Cup of Jo. Hope you love them as much as I do!)

Guest Post: Svpply Wishlist

Have you guys checked out Svpply yet? It's one of my favourite places to discover products online. The website recommends items that have been saved by people who you choose to follow, and also features handy gift guides depending on your theme or budget. You can follow my Svpply here.

Here are some things I've been coveting lately...

1. Q&A Journal / 2. Provençal Bag / 3. A.P.C Pullover / 4. Sailing Belt / 5. Serving Tray / 6. Naviglow Tape / 7. Chloë Sevigny Platforms / 8. Desk Organizer / 9. Etta James: Love Songs

-- By Miss Moss

Gifts for guys

Partners & Spade has the best stuff for dudes, especially these hand-painted ties and rolling salt-and-pepper shakers.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day, my sweets! What are you doing tonight? On this day four years ago, I was feeling sad and lonely....and had no idea that I was only two weeks from meeting Alex. It goes to show that you never know what's right around the corner!

(Adorable card by Rifle Design)

Travel fantasy: The Hudson Valley

Crikey, how rad is this rental house in the Hudson Valley? It's only 2.5 hours from New York City, and the property has three bedrooms, a claw-foot tub, heated towel racks (!), an apple orchard, and a sauna. It would be such a fun weekend escape.

Valentine stickers

Twig & Thistle made these adorable downloadable fruit stickers for Valentine's Day. Alex has a banana for breakfast everyday; I might sneak one on there and see if he notices. :)