More treasures...

These are some of the treasures that Candes received for Mother's Day. You can see that her daughter and my son are in the same class (note giant flower pipe cleaner ring). The white is perfect for her. In fact, I almost bought her the white flower enamel ring from Stella and Dot as a late birthday gift. Good thing I didn't! Candes does ALL the graphic art for the dress business. Love her. She makes everything pretty.

Happy Mother's Day

I love the homemade treasures that I have collected over the years. This pipe cleaner ring that I got this morning is already a favorite! Nothing subtle about this accessory. I think this week I will take pictures of gifts that some of my friends have received. Happy Mother's Day!

Day Seven-Done!

Today- from the soccer field to a cocktail party. And now I am done. I don't think I will put that dress on for a few weeks. I think Curtis is more tired of the dress than I am. Today he remarked, "Lesley, it's the ALL DAY dress, not the EVERY DAY dress!"

Okay, okay, it's over! I did it. The same dress for 7 days. What did I prove? How versatile the dress can be was my intention. I think I pulled it off gracefully.

I actually liked wearing the same thing. It becomes a uniform, sort of part of one's identity. I have too many things to think about and am always overwhelmed, so eliminating the issue of what to wear is a relief. Am I ready for another week of wearing the same dress? Well, not tomorrow, but I will probably take another go sooner than later.

Day SIX- almost done

My dress is looking TIRED today. I just put it in the washing machine and will line dry it tonight so it's looking fresh for it's last day. Especially since I have a party to go to tomorrow night. Took this photo today when I stopped by a boutique that sells our dresses- Bella Vita on College Avenue. Jennifer, the owner, always has this little shop full of special things. I love it!

Day FIVE- International Night!

Up and out early today. I threw on my Tretorns, not intending to wear them all day. I should know better. The day ended with an event at school to promote the language program. Normally I would not ask for a photo with "the band" but felt compelled knowing I needed a good picture to post and what I had on my phone so far wasn't great. So here it is- ole! (and thank you Kellie Baxter- 3rd grader and my photographer!)

Day FOUR- check

It was a long day. My cell phone ran out of batteries- so snapped this at the kitchen sink this evening. Bad hair day so I spared anyone who may be following my ridiculous self assigned challenge. I'll have a better photo tomorrow. Stay tuned.

Day THREE- rain

This picture sums up my day. I took it on my walk home after meeting my friend Kia for a latte this morning. Then I went to the factory, the office, picked up the kids, ran errands and to a trunk show. Typically I would have worn jeans and a sweatshirt on a day like this.