Jazz Age Lawn Party

This weekend, Alex, Toby and I took the ferry over to the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor's Island.
A jazz band played old-timey tunes, and there was a tug-of-war, pie contest and Charleston lessons.
People dressed up in fabulous 1920's ensembles--lots of pearls, suspenders and straw hats. (I, of course, wore a nursing shirt:)
Toby mingled with the dapper crowd.
And this girl wore the most fabulous swimsuit (which she had made herself). Yowza!

It was a wonderful day! See more photos here. xoxoSource URL: https://sparesomeribs.blogspot.com/2010/08/
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Fall trend #1: Army jacket

This fall, the fashion trends are SO adorable (and accessible), so I figured I'd make a little list of them this week. First up, army jackets! Would you wear this tomboy look? Perfect for the flea market and cider mill.

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A year ago today.

Alex, I love you more than ever.

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Have a fun weekend!

My dears, what are your plans this weekend? Alex and I have a "date afternoon" today, and he's taking me on The Shark Boat, a hilarious boat that goes 45 miles per hour in the New York Harbor (you get splashed!). I've wanted to go on it for ages, and I'm so excited about it. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few great posts from around the web...

Four ways to style bangs.

Summer tan lines. (Which are you?)

Tiffany-lamp-inspired wedding cake.

My favorite red lipstick = Devious. (It's the perfect cherry red.)

Don't we all want to be this girl?

Now I'm dying to go to Maine.

Such a cute baby!

Japanese diving women. Incredible.

100 ideas for wedding favors. (Here's what we did.)

Plus, five Cup of Jo posts you might have missed:
* French flower markets.
* Bike rush hour.
* Baby accents.
* Dog photo booth.
* Leopard print.

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Friday giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Ruche, an adorable boutique with a vintage touch. They're offering one lucky winner a $100 gift certificate to spruce up her fall wardrobe. They have so many cute pieces! (I think I'd go for this tank and these moccasins.)

For a chance to win, please visit Ruche and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random on Monday. Good luck!

Update: Allison from Washington is our lucky winner. Thanks for playing. xoSource URL: https://sparesomeribs.blogspot.com/2010/08/
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Annie Hall poster

Lurve this poster. (Also, I watched Something's Gotta Give this week; Diane Keaton is so charming.)

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Thursday giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from My Sweet Muffin, an adorable online baby shop. One lucky winner will receive a soft Dwell bath wrap. It's perfect for toddlers, and would make a great gift, too.

For a chance to win, please visit My Sweet Muffin and leave a comment below with your favorite print--sparrow or transportation. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck! xo

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Bathroom art

I love how Vicente Wolf hung this Tina Barney photo over his bathtub. "They're looking at me, I'm looking at them," he says. Cheeky!

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Cookie swap

So, last night, I hosted the Cookie Swap!
The ladies came over at 7pm with containers full of lemon squares, magic bars, homemade thin mints, and Cornflake cookies, among many others. The coffee table was overflowing. (Toby made a quick cameo before bedtime; you can see him cuddled in my friend Samantha's arms above.)
We passed around pitchers of ice-cold milk (and bottles of wine), and people found cozy spots on the floor to hang out.
Megan (right) made her grandmother's recipe for bark with almonds, chocolate and Matzoh!
Susan Cernek, a fashion editor at Glamour, didn't have time to make cookies, so she brought bottles of nail polish instead. :)
Alex came home just in time to say hello to the ladies, including pretty Lee from Copenhagen.
Toby zonked out about fifteen minutes into the festivities, but we still doted on him (and his sweet bald head) by video monitor.

It was a really fun evening and yummy excuse to get together. Thank you so much to everyone who came! xoxoSource URL: https://sparesomeribs.blogspot.com/2010/08/
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3-year-old charmer

Oh my goodness, this video of a 3-year-old reciting a gorgeous (and long!) poem is one of the most adorable things I've ever seen. I posted it on Highchair Critics; watch it here. I can't believe he memorized the whole thing.Source URL: https://sparesomeribs.blogspot.com/2010/08/
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Travel fantasy: Poet's loft

When Abbey found this amazing California rental house, my jaw dropped. The house is near Point Reyes, where you could hike to the lighthouse and eat fresh cheese. And it has a hot tub. Damn. Wouldn't you love to stay there?Source URL: https://sparesomeribs.blogspot.com/2010/08/
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Nursing baby deer

Speaking of camping, when Marina and her family were camping in Maine, they peeked out of their tents and saw a nursing baby deer! How sweet.

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Sleeping bags

You guys made camping sound like so much fun (bonfires! ghost stories! air mattresses!) that I couldn't help looking up a few cute sleeping bags, just in case.

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Fall style

I've been wearing the same nursing tees for the past twelve weeks (sorry, Alex!) and am itching to dress up a little more. This pretty girl is my inspiration. What a pitch-perfect autumn ensemble. xo

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Have a smoochy weekend!

My lovelies, what are your plans for the weekend? Toby and I walked to the water today with two friends and ate potato salad; and tomorrow, Alex and I have a "date afternoon" and are thinking of going swimming here! Hope you have a great one, and in the meantime, here are a few fun posts from around the web...

Funny moments caught on camera.

How lovely to wear a braid at your wedding.

Embroidered newspaper.

Cigarette pants. They even sound cool.

Brides! Two beautiful vintage wedding dresses here and here.

Rad old-school GQ covers.

Triplets! Can you imagine?

What a pretty yellow blouse.

Seasonal vegetable calendar.

LOVE the idea of getting married at home. How sweet and relaxed to be in your own living room.

Alexa Chung's collaboration with Madewell debuts September 10th. Thumbs up.

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Puzzle board

How amazing are these Puzzle Boards? What fun for fall parties.

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A.P.C. fall fashion

A.P.C.'s fall collection is pretty perfect. Corduroy shorts and moccasins have now soared to the top of my wish list.

P.S. I love that they call sweaters "pullovers."
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Mantra

Remember this hilarious little dude? When I saw the illustration last year, I made it my mantra for whenever people left salty blog comments. (It's such a smart thing to keep in mind, so you don't take things too personally.) Well, now there's a letterpress print! Genius.

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