Do you have any must-bring travel items? I always bring my own little alarm clock (so I can turn off my phone at night), stamps (because I love to send postcards), and quick-dry nail polish (I have SUCH a good one). Today, on Cup of Jo, I’m sharing the 10 items I never travel without — and I’d love to hear yours too! Link in bio.❤️
Author-illustrator Brooke Barker moved to Pittsburgh with her family in 2019, and instantly fell in love with the city’s magic and neighborly warmth. “The first time we visited, a runner ran across the street to give us directions, because he thought we looked confused,” Brooke says. Here, she shares her favorite bookstore, a great pierogi spot, and more. Link in bio.❤️
“We moved to a remote island off the coast of Vancouver Island, and bought a little 100-year-old yellow house,” says reader Jess. “My friend said it looked like Miss Honey’s cottage from Matilda, and that has been the garden blueprint ever since.” Today, on Cup of Jo, 11 readers share their breathtaking gardens with us. Link in bio.❤️
One of my favorite things is seeing moms in photos with their kids. But sometimes even the most well-meaning spouses can be…not great behind the camera. So! In partnership with @auraframes — just in time for Mother’s Day — we’re sharing 12 tips for taking beautiful snapshots of the mothers in your life. (#6 makes me teary!). Link in bio. ❤️ #ad
“As a teenager, I saw the movie Bright Star, and was so enamored with all the 19th-century costumes — the textures and colors,” says novelist @oliviamuenter . “I was growing up in Florida, wearing popped collars and Uggs. But that movie helped me find my true personal style.” Today, on Cup of Jo, Olivia shares her week of outfits, featuring swoopy skirts, thrifted menswear pieces, and the overalls she’s worn a million times. Link in bio.❤️ (Photographs by @lyndsayhannahphotography , interview by @reallyalexronan .)
Do you do Mother’s Day presents? We filled this year’s gift guide with 15 fun, sweet, nice-smelling goodies — including a summery fragrance, marshmallow flowers (!), a cult-favorite candle, and cool sweatshirt for the NPR moms. Read the whole guide today, on Cup of Jo. Link in bio.❤️
“Jesse is our neighbor, five houses down. Our friendship began four years ago, when he saw us walking by and popped out of his garage with a box of fresh strawberries: ‘I figured the baby might like them.’ That was all it took for this kind man to transition from a neighbor to a cherished family friend.” Today, on Cup of Jo, our editor Jannelle shares the story of the unexpected, and treasured, friendship that she — and her whole family — formed with their neighbors. Have you ever found friendship in an unexpected (or even unlikely) place? We love these stories, and we’d love to hear yours. Link in bio.❤️
Life lately in Brooklyn: stoop hangs, gossip line (?!!!), spring pasta, sweet boys, work from home with @alisonpiepmeyer , hair color by the wonderful Aliya at @foxandjane , pretty peonies ❤️❤️❤️
Come hang with us!!! Our beloved Big Salad editor Kaitlyn Teer’s new book, Little Apocalypses, came out this month. Her essays — about motherhood and climate change — tackle what’s happening in the world with hope and love. For Brooklyn-area readers, Kaitlyn and I will be in conversation at Community Bookstore in Park Slope next Tuesdays, April 28th. Going to be very fun, and we’d love to see you!!! (You can reserve your free ticket at the link in bio.) xoxo
