monday already? whew! this weekend flew by! but it sure was lovely.  temperatures were in the low 60′s and i was able to spend tons of time outside, a little book reading and even a little oscar watching.  how was your weekend?

i can’t get enough of this artist.  living in pittsburgh, pa mundania gathers inspiration from the city surrounding her.  she sees the old demolished only to be rebuilt in a new way for a new life.  her artwork at re:constructing ideas so vividly reflects paying homage to the past while embracing the present, it’s beautiful journey to look through them all!

“I was surrounded by the looming remnants of steelmills, abandoned warehouses and weather-worn advertisements emblazoned on the sides of buildings. All of them put there one time with a purpose, still remain there tarnished and a testament to time, the way it changes, the way it doesn’t change anything.” - Mundania Horvath

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this gift guide is for all of your lovely bosses and coworkers!  giving gifts to your ‘superiors’ is never a bad idea- luckily- mine is my mom! :)

row 1 :: ceramic travel mug :: salesman card holder :: french press coffee cozy ::

row 2 :: don’t you forget about me :: tea love mug cozy :: michael scott ::

row 3 :: i heart coffee :: vintage no smoking plaque :: upcycled brown paper bag pen ::

row 4 :: cozy/cuff coffee sleeve :: key shaped cork board :: apple ipod disk drive clock ::

row 5 :: 2010 fine art calendar :: rvee vessel :: stapler necklace ::

wrap up: {boss} {christmas} {coworkers} {gift guide} {holiday} {present} {work}

happy monday lovelies!  did you have a good weekend? we had some of our wonderful friends come in town friday and saturday.  we had dinner and played games (scategories anyone?) here on friday.  saturday we squeezed in some thrifting before we headed up the mountains to highlands where we shopped around and drank hot chocolate, all before we saw the scenery at sunset rock and headed back home for cozy chili.  we had so much fun!

is anyone else’s dad really hard to shop for?  i seem to just get stu.mp.ed. every year when it comes to gift ideas for dad.  especially when you like to make your gifts- what can you make for your dad?  i hope some of these gift ideas will help you overcome the daddy-difficulty.  what are you getting your dad or dad-in-law this year?  do you have any ideas for what to make them? please share in the comments- i’m desperate!

row 1 :: oak leaf bottle opener :: making it personal :: dad hunting and fishing ::

row 2 :: hammer tie tack :: a clock a day keeps… :: go fishing ::

row 3 :: personalized money clip :: snap skinny scarf :: 13″ laptop sleeve ::

row 4 :: custom engraved pocket knife :: blond mustache :: personalized sterling key chain ::

row 5 :: cotton mini handkerchiefs :: summer bbq :: pabst blue ribbon ::

wrap up: {dad} {father} {father in law} {gift guide} {gifts} {holiday} {ideas} {present}

this one is for all of our whole wheat friends!

row 1 :: budding twig bracelets from recycled sterling :: eco coffee sleeve ::  reusable sandwich bag ::

row 2 :: organic coffee from zambia sling bag :: organically dyed shetland flame scarf kit :: recycled letterpress notebook ::

row 3 :: laundry detergent :: recycled flower ornament :: all natural unscented hand lotion ::

row 4 :: peace love recycled stamp :: recycled farmer’s market cards ::

wrap up: {christmas} {eco frineldy} {environmentally} {gift} {green} {holiday} {organic gardening} {present}