After our wedding, Alex and I are hoping to ride our bikes instead of driving a getaway car, so I was thrilled to see this awesome elopement. "We rode to the Brooklyn Bridge Park and had a secret ceremony under the shade of a willow tree," says the bride Kortney. Behind their bikes, the happy couple tied Lone Star and Old Style beer cans, since they hail from Texas and Chicago. Adorable all around!
Let's play hooky today and do SKYplay. Aren't these photos clever? Below, he's doing a cloud jigsaw puzzle... :)
(All photos by Horst, via Double Takes)
My darlings, what are you doing this weekend? Alex and I are rolling up our sleeves and going to a Sunday Suppers cooking class. (I can't wait to see their fabulous tabletops in person.) I'm also going to see 500 Days of Summer tonight. Meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web this week...
(Photos by Max Wanger)
This morning, I rode my trusty bike to Cutler and Make Up Forever for my wedding hair and makeup trials. I was a little nervous, but I ended up having such a great time and was totally thrilled with how it turned out (especially the sweet little braid). Now I want to get married immediately.
Can you imagine a bedroom covered in this Cath Kidston floral wallpaper? It feels like a British country garden.
This beautiful bike is not only handmade from rare and vintage parts, it also has a hidden flask. Genius.
I sometimes look funny in tube dresses because I'm small on top, but this pretty dress looks universally flattering. What's on your summer wish list? xo
How clever is this wedding photo booth? They covered wood with wallpaper, put vintage frames over the cutouts, and hung wedding photos from the bride's and groom's families.
Stephen and Katie's Knoxville wedding was heartfelt and lovely. They met while playing ultimate frisbee, so she designed personalized frisbees as their favors. (And what a beautiful dress! Oh, that bow!)
Tonight, I took a bike ride along the Hudson River. The sun was setting, and the boats were rocking on the waves. It was beautiful. Here are two pretty photos to celebrate the season...
Dear Steven Alan, Your ruffle panties are too cute for words. Would you please make swimsuits in this style? Thank you so much. Love, Joanna
I live in the West Village, so now and again, I'll pass fashion photographer The Sartorialist on the tree-lined streets. In my jeans and T-shirts, I've never been snapped, but luckily Refinery 29 just wrote a cheeky guide about how to get photographed by him. Oh my goodness, I laughed out loud.
My lovelies, what are you up to this weekend? Alex and I are going to the Met's rooftop exhibit and ignoring stormy forecasts. Hope you have a fun few days. Meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web this week...
I'm so sleepy today and have been yawning my way through the morning. How are you feeling today? xo
Today's giveaway is from Amy Deaver of Lemon Bird Homemade Jams. Her jams feature seasonal fruits from farmer's markets, and the flavors are amazing--including strawberry with cinnamon, kumquat with dark chocolate, and blood orange. One lucky winner will get three jars in the flavors of her choice. Yum!
Designer Michelle Adams has such a bright and pretty apartment. Wouldn't you love to spend an afternoon poking around her bookshelves? Books can be great decor pieces in themselves--especially when the covers face outward (like the fabulous John Currin painting on the book Painting People
).
Next Friday, I'm excited to have my wedding makeup trial at Makeup Forever. After looking through wedding blogs for inspiration, I've narrowed it down to two favorite looks: soft mauve (above) vs. pale skin and red lipstick (below). Do you prefer one over the other? xo
P.S. Do you think you'll cry at your wedding?
Richard Heeks takes photos of soap bubbles. Apparently they don't pop, but instead rip and tear. How violent! But still so beautiful.
