Pinhole Press vacation book

My darlings, we love taking vacation photos (who doesn't?) but then we never really look at them again. They're just stuck on our computers. So! We decided to make a Pinhole Press photo book with our England vacation snapshots, and I love love love the way it turned out. The paper is really soft, the photos look gorgeous, and it's amazing to have a little book of our vacation. Alex and I have read through it like fifty times. :) Here are a few of the pages...
Anyway, it was easy to make and it's so wonderful to have; now I'm dying to make litte photo books for all our vacations and events, including every Christmas break and our wedding and honeymoon. Thought I'd share! xoxo
P.S. Inspired, I also made some thank-you notes to have on hand at home, using a photo Amy Merrick emailed me of her flowers. :)

Father's Day gift guide

My darlings, I'd love to share a Father's Day gift guide in honor of all the amazing dads out there. First up: The exact sunglasses that worked for Steve McQueen, $310.
Duluth backpack, $135. (Get 10% off with the discount code THANKSDAD)
Dog collar bottle opener, $20. Now he can teach the dog to fetch a beer!
Wooden tie (for real), $34.
Two lobsters delivered to his door, $35.
Kiehl's Facial Fuel with sunscreen, $35, because you feel protective of him, too.
A sticker to make his iPhone look like a Leica camera, $9.
Artwork for his house, $20-$50. (P.S. I love the description of this boxing print.)
Lego Falling Water, $99.99, to make him feel like a kid again.
BBQ Fish basket, $18, for grilling perfectly crispy fish on the deck.
Desk blotter with twelve of his all-time favorite family photos, $29.99.
Chocolate sardines, $9.95, straight from France.
Striped camera strap, $138.
Bike glow safety light, $19, for midnight rides.
Luggage tag to inspire wanderlust.
A note telling him how much you love him, $4.50, since that's what he really wants anyway.

What are you going to get your dad? xo

P.S. More gift ideas for guys...

(Wooden tie via Honestly WTF; chocolates via Refinery 29)

Children's book

Hilarious. For all you new parents out there. :)

(Via New York Magazine)

Birthday book

My lovelies, I wanted to share my dad's 60th birthday present (just because I'm so excited about it). I made him a hardcover photo book filled with snapshots from all stages of his life. It was so much fun looking through family shots and choosing favorites, including a few he had never seen! (How hilarious is his expression in his wedding photo, by the way?) When I gave it to him this past weekend, he was so touched and couldn't stop looking through it. It was one of those truly special life moments.

(P.S. I made the book through Pinhole Press, and the book felt beautiful, with silky paper and a linen cloth hardcover. This book is the exact one I choose, but there are a bunch of other lovely options. Would be amazing to make a wedding album, too, don't you think? xo)

Toby notepads

We just made this photo notepad on Pinhole Press (my friends' company) and I wanted to share. We're totally in love with it, and I can't stop staring at it on my desk. :) Now I want to make a bunch more with wedding photos and our favorite snapshots.

You can make your own photopad here. P.S. (Wouldn't they make adorable Mother's Day presents for moms or grandmas?)

Gift Guide Part #7: Your Beloved Husband Who Makes Peppery Eggs, Sings The Rolling Stones to Your Baby and Can Always Make You Laugh.

This red hat from France, $35, because every guy looks cuter in a watch cap.

A cactus, about $10, for his desk, since it's the manliest plant around.

Dude No. 1 Beard Oil to keep his skin soft and make his beard smell spicy and woody, $65.

An awesome Beatles print, $59.99. (Can you spot Yoko?:)

A bike bag, $55, for afternoon adventures together. (You could fit in a hammock!)

A beautiful and timeless book, since he's now the family photographer. Used from $9.94.

Pendleton travel mug, $18, to perk up his morning commute.

Lasagna edge pan, $47.95, since you both like the crunchy edges (and what fun for a dinner party!).

A giddy and romantic sunset sail on a schooner in New York City, $50/person. And a kiss.

P.S. More gifts for husbands...and the rest of the annual holiday gift guides. Thank you so much for reading! xoxo

(Book photo, cropped, by The Sartorialist)

Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #6: Your Favorite Little Dudes Who Love High-Fives, Zerberts and Giggling Just 'Cause.

Swedish kids clothes with the cutest prints ever. (Bonus: Take 25 percent off full-priced items, excluding classic stripes, by entering the code TOBYPOP :)

Pac Man cookie cutters, 12 British pounds.

Natural, non-toxic stacking tree, $23.

Food Face plates, $12.95.

Beautiful alphabet cards, $44, to play with or hang as a banner.

NYC-inspired rattles, $16 (including a fire truck and Metrocard)!

Cheeky bandages, $7.

Pancake pen for funny family breakfasts, $12.50.

P.S. Plus, gifts for newborns and their sweet mamas...

(Plates via Marvelous Kiddo)