Wednesday giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Pyrrha, a handcrafted jewelry collection based in Vancouver. Worn by celebrities like Katie Holmes and Reese Witherspoon, the personal talisman necklaces symbolize what you are and what you believe in. For example, the anchor above symbolizes hope and optimism, and the bee stands for creativity. (My favorite might be this mother bear, which symbolizes strength, ferocity and the protection of one's children.) How incredible and empowering to wear one everyday.

One lucky winner will get to choose her favorite piece from the shop (up to $200). Which would you choose? See them all here.

For a chance to win, please visit Pyrrha's online shop, and leave a comment below with your favorite piece. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck! xoxo Update: Aubrey B. is our lucky winner. Thanks for playing. xo

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th--about two weeks away! Here are 10 gifts she'll love...
A bouquet of peonies, above, since they're pretty much every woman's favorite flower. $93.

A mug to make her laugh, $14.

Brunch cooking class in Brooklyn, celebrated on Mother's Day. $125/person.

Plant topper, to fill her bedroom with light and rainbows, $140.

Morse code bracelet that spells out "mom," $40.

Fondue pot filled with chocolate, $20, plus a basket of strawberries. Made in Paris, naturellement.

Your favorite childhood photo sent to her in a silver frame, $28, to remind her that you'll always be her baby. (Get 10% off any Pinhole Press order with the code CUPOFJO.) P.S. That's my mom, my twin sister and me above:)

Friendship earrings--one for you and one for her. $55.

Field of Grass soy candle, to transport her to freshly cut grass in the countryside, among daisies, beneath the sun. $20.

An astrology reading, because how fun is that?! And lunch afterward to talk about it all.

P.S. More great gifts for women...

Pastel rings

What awesome summery rings. That's all.

Have a cool weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Alex and I are taking a trapeze class! We decided to sign up weeks ago (after a bottle of wine, obv) and now we're terrified. Wish us luck! We'll report back next week. Hope you have a wonderful weekend (and a great Mother's Day), and here are a few great posts from around the web...

A song to kick off your weekend.

Four veggie breakfasts.

Beautiful girls in New York.

Baby kitten.

Avocado grilled cheese. Yes, please.

Do or Don't: This swimsuit.

Swapping heads in photos!

This made me laugh out loud. And this. And this.

Which fruits and vegetables to choose organic.

Yellow stripes for the sun.

How to say goodbye to a kid.

Sweet ruffles.

15 secrets to a happy marriage.

Alex wrote this article about old dudes getting back into skateboarding. (Hey, I'm married to one!)

LOVE this New Yorker cover. Bravo, Obama.

And, finally, I'm so glad you liked our mermaid tail braid!!! Here are four pretty readers wearing it this week:
* Elyse
* Ashley
* Kendall
* Britty

Have a good one, everybody. xoxo

(Photo of Janet and Michael Jackson)

Do or Don't: Colorful wedding dresses

Thursday pop quiz! What color wedding dress would you wear, if white weren't an option? Here are your choices...
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Cheese wedding cake

Speaking of offbeat weddings, this Australian couple served a cheese wedding cake. Be still my heart.

What kind of dessert will (or did) you serve at your wedding? We went with chocolate-chip cookies.

P.S. More on cheese:)

(Photos by Jonas Peterson)

Motherhood Mondays: Native shoes

We were hanging out with friends this weekend, and every single child we saw was wearing Native shoes. Apparently they're the new "it" shoe for kids. It makes sense: They're waterproof, comfy and way cooler than Crocs. Until now, Toby has worn only sneakers, but we're going to order him a pair of these right now for summer vacations.

P.S. They also have them in grown-up sizes!

(Photos by Vincent Kwok and House of Hype)