Return address embossers

Now that I spend my life typing on a computer, my handwriting has gotten pretty much illegible. So instead of scribbling your return address on a letter, wouldn't it be great to use these beautiful embossers, which leave a raised stamp of your address on envelopes? Easy and beautiful!

Funny aprons

English designer Nicola Rowlands makes these awesome aprons for her etsy shop. I could wear the cheese one all day, every day. Which suits your personality best?

(Via Sho & Tell)

Good grammar is sexy

This tote made me laugh. Don't you agree?!

Here are a few things I've learned over the years:
* Farther vs. further. Farther = physical distance. Further = abstract lengths. ("We need to drive farther down the road." "Let’s discuss this further tonight.")
* Everyday vs. every day. "I go to the park every day." "These shoes are great for everyday wear."
* Literally. Most things aren't actually literally true. "I was literally dying with laughter." Probably not.

What are your grammar pet peeves? Tell us below! Let's get sexy.

P.S. Quotation marks.
P.P.S. If you want to nerd out, here are 20 common grammar mistakes.

(Via BBlinks)

Seinfeld posters

Rinee Shah created nine Seinfeld posters, featuring the food eaten on the show. Do you remember all the episodes these prints reference?

P.S. The ocean called. They're running out of shrimp.
P.P.S. The zoo called. You're due back at six.
P.P.P.S. Your cranium called. It's renting out space.
P.P.P.P.S. The jerk store called. They're running out of you!

(Via VSL)

The Royal Tenenbaums

Criterion recently put together a slideshow of all the books and magazines in The Royal Tenenbaums. Just wish they made prints of these!

(Via Miss Moss)

Cup of Jo gets a makeover!

So, I have some exciting news (to me, at least). After almost six years with the same look, A Cup of Jo is getting a long overdue makeover. The Brooklyn-based design firm Apartment One came highly recommended, and I was thrilled to collaborate with their uber-talented team, Liza and Spencer. The new design will launch in a couple weeks.

Meanwhile, I'd love to ask you a question! After our first meeting, the designers presented me with four potential looks. Please tell me your favorite look (and, if you'd like, guess which one we ended up choosing). Here are the four options...

Option #1—Blue:

Option #2—Ivory:

Option #3—Sky:
Option #4—Handwritten:
Let me know your favorite below! I'd love to hear your thoughts... xoxo

(Top photo of Alex and me by Max Wanger)

Movie posters

The tumblr FuckYeahMoviePosters features movie posters, both real and reimagined. Love the Annie Hall one: "A nervous romance." Spot on.

P.S. Remember this?
P.P.S. Old loves and cool dads.

United States rubber stamps

Stationery is beautiful but can get expensive. So what about making your own? This etsy shop sells rubber stamps of your favorite state or city, which you could stamp on plain notecards (50 for $6). Voila, you're set for years. (The ampersand, below, would also make a cute wedding gift.)

Midwest tee

Thumbs up for this rad Midwest T-shirt, which I've been wearing every weekend this summer. I'd like to bring it on our trip to Chicago, but can't decide if that's like wearing the concert T-shirt to the concert.

P.S. Midwestern dog.