Thursday giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Nest Dallas, a boutique all about the good things in life, like desserts, books and home decor. They're offering one lucky reader a $100 gift certificate to splurge on some pretty things. (I'd go for this dog book, a colorful journal, or a vase for fresh flowers.) It's a great place to find holiday gifts, too. xo

For a chance to win, please visit Nest Dallas and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck! xo

Update: Meredith L. is our winner. Thanks for playing.

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #2: Your Hilarious Younger Brother Who Rides a Yellow Motorcycle and Dressed as a Bedbug for Halloween.

A sailboat tee, made in the U.S.A., $25. (Rad tattoo not included.)

A cheeky luggage tag for his next vacation, $26.

Astronaut ice cream for a funny childhood flashback (also, it's weirdly delicious), $3.50.

Pi ice-cube tray, $8.99.

A clever coffeetable book about New York City, as told through Legos, $10.17. (Here's a peek inside.)

Letterpress beer coasters, $10 for four, to impress his guests.

A pocket handkerchief, where he can sweetly store his phone during dinners out with his girlfriend, $15. (Bonus: It actually blocks phone service!)

A wooden tree swing for his backyard, $45. You're never too old!

And, always and forever, the Icelandic Beard Cap, $104.

xoxo

P.S. More gifts for brothers...

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Deep breath

Just a pretty photo of a backyard hammock for your morning. Can't you almost feel the warm breeze in your hair? I want to beam myself there.

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Wednesday giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Little Baby Company, a fabulous children's shop based in England. They're offering one lucky reader a $100 gift certificate. You could get a gift for your favorite little one (like nursery decor, toys or adorable clothes) or you could just treat yourself! (I love this seagull picnic blanket and yellow lampshade.)

For a chance to win, please visit Little Baby Company and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck! xo

Update: Not Your Goddess is our lucky winner. Thanks for playing.

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #1: Your Beautiful Mom Who Gives Pitch-Perfect Advice and Has a Secret Crush on Niles from Frasier.

A lovely print for her bedroom, $15. (Update: Good news, she added more to the shop!)

Compost cookies with pretzels, chocolate, oats, coffee and potato chips (holla!), $10 for six. (They also have blueberry and cream cookies, yum.)

The newly restored dvd of Breathless, $31.96, wrapped in a French striped shirt.

A handmade cutting board from the Hudson Valley, $38, along with three stinky cheeses.

Pretty triangle earrings that she can wear with everything, $30.

A vintage scarf, $55, that she can wear around her neck or wrap around her head like Audrey Hepburn. (Bonus: It looks like modern art!)

A British gurgling jug which makes a hilarious "glug" sound when you pour it, $36. (I love love love these.)

You Are Beautiful pencils, because it's true. $10 for six.

A bundle of dried lavender to make her desk feel like the English countryside, $10.

xoxo

P.S. More gifts for moms, and the complete Cup of Jo gift guides from the past three years.

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The Cup-of-Jo 2010 Holiday Gift Guide

My lovelies, welcome to December! Are you excited for the holidays? For some reason, I'm as giddy as a ten-year-old this year and keep finding myself thinking about Christmas when I'm falling asleep at night. So, I'm thrilled to kick off the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. I've tried to find things for every budget and personality, and I very much hope you enjoy it.

Ok, let's go! (I'll post one every day or two...)

P.S. Find the 2009 gift guide, 2008 gift guide and 2007 gift guide here.

(Photo by Petra Warrass)

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Bridge & Burn

I love these simple coats from Bridge & Burn, which are made in Portland and inspired by life in the northwest. They'd be perfect for hikes, bike rides, and adventures around town. I love these types of tomboy jackets that look like you borrowed them from your boyfriend. :)

P.S. The model has the perfect blush!

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