Monday Round Up

Today I thought I would share some random links from around the web.  I know bloggers usually post weekly round ups on Friday (probably so you can take the weekend to enjoy them at your leisure).  Those bloggers are kind and considerate, but here's how I see it: it's Monday, you're back at work or back in your weekly routine, the weekend is long gone, and damn it, you could use a break to take your mind off the fact that it is only Monday!  That's where my links come in.  I'm a giver like that.  It's a blessing and a curse.

So, this first one... maybe you have seen it already, but I thought it was really interesting.  Ulric Collette, an art director/self-taught photographer, did a series of genetic photographs in which he kind of morphs family members into a side by side portrait.  They are both disturbing and amazing at the same time.

Brothers
Genetic: Ulric Collette

I'm really loving the faceless art of Lisa Golightly on her Kiki & Polly etsy page.

In the Suburbs, $22

As mentioned over on Door Sixteen and SF Girl By Bay, Ikea is doing a collection with ArtRebels, and this table is crowding my thoughts.  Now, I love the table that is in my den.  I LOVE it.  It is one of my favorite pieces of furniture.  But this...  

image via Door Sixteen

Jennifer Lawrence is my daughter's most favorite actress ever.  Here are 45 of her funniest moments, in GIF form.

via Runt of the Web

I have about a thousand places I'd like to go on vacation, and this place is now one of them.

Here's one last link.  This one takes you almost directly to heaven; you do have to do a little bit of work first, but trust me, people, heaven is worth a little bit of work!

And there you go.  I hope you're week is off to a wonderful start, and let's be honest, I hope it is because of these links.

Currently Craving: Lisa Golightly

Want to know something I learned this weekend?  9 years is a long time.  I have been out of the waitressing/catering game for about 9 years now, give or take, and after jumping back into it this past weekend, I can tell you that a lot happens to your body in 9 years.  I can definitely say that I am not as young and able to bounce back as I used to be.  Oh, I get tired from teaching- some days it is downright exhausting- and I am more susceptible to colds and flus thanks to my little darlings, but let me tell you- I earned every penny I got working as a server this weekend! I got sick from being out in the cold Saturday night, and I am still tired from working those parties!
Do I sound like I'm complaining?  I'm honestly not trying to- I just somehow managed to forget what a physical job waitressing/catering can be!
Anyway, today I thought I'd introduce you to the artistic stylings of one Lisa Golightly.  Perhaps you've already heard of her.  I thought I'd share some of her work with you because I adore quite a lot of her pieces and wouldn't mind adding to my ever-growing number of gallery walls.

This piece is customizable- how fun would it be

to add to a little girl's room or bathroom?!

house of beauty

individually made 

price 400.00

Bonne Fete Banner, $45
Squareup.com to purchase

$35
available at squareup.com

I've long seen this image on pinterest and various tumblr pages, but never knew that it was a little piece of whimsy that you could actually purchase!  How fun would this be to add to a room, perhaps above a bar cart or tray?!
lisagolightly, "Press for Champagne"
$40

There's more to see, both on lisagolightly.com and on the Square Market.
I hope you are having a wonderful start to your week!  Can you believe there are only 14 shopping days left before Christmas?  Yikes!
Lori

Oh, and happy birthday to my wonderful mom, Maggie!  Love you lots!