Thursday, 13 September 2012
Would you wear a veil at your wedding? When we got married, I decided not to, but these beautiful veils might have changed my mind...Read More >
"So I sent an email to seven of my friends, including Sarah, and I said, 'Does anyone want to go see Lost in Translation tonight?' and then I sent an email immediately afterwards to the six of my friends who weren't Sarah and I said, 'NOT YOU.' —John Green, on how he asked out his wife for the first time(Photo by Nina Leen, 1944. Via Capucha)
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Today's giveaway is from Orlane, an incredible French skincare brand known for their anti-aging products. I've tried their products (a teeny bit at a time!), and they truly make your skin glow. Two lucky winners will each receive a full-size Super Moisturizing Light Cream ($165 each), which helps make skin hydrated and supple.For a chance to win, please visit Orlane (and consider signing up for their newsletter) and leave a comment below. Two winners will be chosen randomly tomorrow. Good luck! Update: Alissa J. and Hanna M. are our lucky winners.
Bonus for all readers: Get free shipping with the code "cupofjo" on any order. Good for one week.
(Top photo of my mom when we lived in Paris)
Alex has taught me the beauty of milkshakes. Before we met, I always preferred cookies or ice cream. But then he explained, "Milkshakes are like licking the cream off the top of a pail of fresh milk in a barn; fresh and delicious." They're the perfect sweet afternoon treat. Luckily, Tara from Seven Spoons agreed to share her favorite recipe (with a secret ingredient)...Read More >Tuesday, 11 September 2012
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)
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