Great gifts under $50

There are so many great finds on the web that I will be able to do all of my Christmas shopping this year without even setting foot in a store!  That makes me a happy camper.  Here are some of the latest and greatest things I've stumbled upon.

1. Reusable Shopping Bag: built ny
2. Stationary Survival Kit: earmark
3. Grape Throw: modcloth
4. Adam Frank Flock Lumen: velocity
5. Winter Scape Stamp Set: the paperdoll
6. Cable Knit Bomber: urban outfitters

Down by the river

You are by far my favorite.

Can we stay here much too long and hope the sun never leaves our side?

Shoes for thought

While walking around Ballard a few weeks ago, my sister and I came across multiple pairs of shoes screwed to telephone poles.  After doing a little research it turns out they were part of an installation by local poet A.K. Allin.  You never know what you might see when you're out walking...

It's a blue grey day

It's getting colder and colder outside, and I keep thinking that it's time to stock up on some warm winter wear.  Granted the 2 dresses won't do much to keep me warm in this weather, but they sure would be comfy curled up next to a piping hot fire right?

{Top two from: Urban Outfitters + Bottom two from: Forever 21}

Found Foto Friday: Running

I went on my first run in months yesterday after work.  And although my breathing isn't fully back to normal after the mold problem we had in the basement, I do feel like it's getting better.  I love the sharp feeling of cold air circulating through my lungs, the tingle at the end of my fingertips and the rush of happiness I get from enjoying the last little bit of sunlight before nightfall.

I am ready for the weekend.  No big plans, hopefully just tidy up the house and maybe go exploring the local antique shops.  What are your plans?

{Image found via Flickr}

Elle Moss

I am completely in love with the photographic work of Elle Moss.  Her images create a surreal world in which I'd like to go vacation in for a few weeks.  Most of the work found here is self portraiture.  Over here she has inspiring images that remind me of the look and style of my favorite movie Amélie.  Elle Moss is one busy gal, she has two blogs, two Etsy shops and a Flickr photostream that I could get lost in for hours.  The colors, the adorable outfits, trinkets and the soft lighting which surround most of her work makes me want to cry!  

Thank you Elle for your gorgeous work and allowing me to post it here!

Christmas gift ideas from Etsy

Wow! It's December already! 

I love exploring Etsy shops, there are endless amounts of wonderful gifts that would be perfect for many of the ladies in my life.  Check them out!
Swing back by next week for another round of gift ideas.

1. Photography postcards: alice b gardens
2. Vintage camera tray: acero studio
3. Petal Clutch: definition of self
4. Token necklace: japlish delights
5. Circle Coffee table: michael arras
6. Vintage silver charm: mamacitas bounty