Much Love Monday: Pennies from Heaven

What I'm loving today:

• This post about Pennies from Heaven
• This skulls and crossbones sweater
• Recycled Kraft Package DIY 
• This hilarious little blog

What are you loving today?

Five Lucky Movies

1. Serendipity - the best all-time lucky romance there is.

2. It Could Happen to You - fun for cheering the underdog.

3. Lucky Seven - romance that's predictable in the way we love predictable to be.

4. Lucky You - what's a greater gamble than taking a chance on love? (I adore Drew Barrymore!)

5. Lucky Number Slevin - a mystery full of twists, hilarity and great acting.

Grab a bowl of Lucky Charms, and cozy up for a night of movie watching that just might change your luck. ;) Happy St. Patrick's Day!

How I Paint

I thought I'd take pictures as I worked this week on a new painting. I wanted to have it completed by Friday but it didn't work out that way. I'm sharing anyways because it shows a bit of my process. Anytime I'm having difficulty overcoming painter's block or being a perfectionist about what I want to do, I pick up a bottle of paint and squeeze out a bit on the blank canvas. This takes away the pressure of it being perfect and then I'm free to play.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

In the Mail

I love getting packages in the mail! This week I received a gorgeous shell necklace from The Lady Waits that I won in a giveaway she had a little bit back. It's lovely and I can't wait to fancy up the Little Red Dress with it.

I also received this print (also a giveaway--I'm having a lucky streak) from Cat at Love and Light. I absolutely LOVE the ocean. I've never lived near it, but we vacationed at the beach fairly often growing up so I have happy memories of it. The waves relax me in a way nothing else can. This picture will be hanging nearby because simply gazing at it refreshes me.

Thanks ladies!

Any fun packages in your mailbox lately?

Little Red Dress Days 15 - 21

Day 15

Day 16

Day 17

Day 18

Day 19

Day 20

Day 21

This week the Little Red Dress got it's first battle scar; a tiny rip at the corner of one pocket. I had to mend it best I could (I'm only slightly competent at that sort of thing). I couldn't help thinking how it's only been three weeks and I already have a tear. I've been washing my dress on delicate cycle and drying only lightly before hanging it up. I'm careful about what I do in the dress, which I suppose anyone would be if it was all they had.

I can't imagine a child wearing the same thing day after day, the wear and tear must be triple. But then, I suppose if you knew the value of your clothes, you would be more careful. Kind of like we teach children about carrying a glass or something breakable. They learn to be delicate. I've tried to be careful with the Little Red Dress, but when I think of it, it's probably not the I-won't-have-anything-else-to-wear-if-I-ruin-this careful. It's sobering when I think of that.

Lesson three: Having only one garment is a burden.

I guess I should've known that, but this dress has felt like Frodo's ring this week--heavy and burdensome. I lost some of my creativity because I just didn't have the heart for it. It's embarrassing to admit because it emphasizes how spoiled I am--that aspect of this experiment has been painfully evident. And each time I want to whine and complain, I feel this prick in my heart of how I still have a choice. Even now, I could give this dress away and have no worries about it. BUT, there are those who can't; and I'm beginning to understand I don't have a clue of what that's like.

If you'd like to know more about the Little Red Dress experiment go here.
Days 1-7
Days 8-14