The Best Camera Ever

Hello Little Luck Treeians! (Treeites? Treeers? Saplings?) First, you should now this isn’t Shannon. She’s a little busy right now so this is her supportive fiancé Matthew filling in. When approaching the challenge of writing a post for a female orientated design/craft/fashion blog I must admit I was at a loss on what to write about, but then I figured: when in doubt stick with what you know. So lets talk about cameras, photos and capturing moments.

Shannon and I both love taking pictures (I’m basically the staff fashion photographer for LittleLuckTree... a position that doesn’t pay well but comes with some great perks). We definitely don’t have a shortage when it comes to cameras. Digital, Film, Instant; everything for the very expensive to the very cheap.  But what is the most import thing about photography? Its not the lenses or pixel count or focus points- Its the moment you are capturing. Case in point, the images below. They are some of the best I’ve ever taken. Captured moments after I proposed to Shannon, I simply held out my iPhone and snapped some shots in rapid succession. Honest smiles, the sparkle in Shannon’s eyes, the relief on my face... a true captured moment.  So, like the saying goes, and I have found to be true: The best camera is the one you have with you.

So ends my first post on Little Luck Tree. I think I did alright. So what are some of your favorite moments you’ve captured with whatever camera you had on you?

-Matthew

Tutorial Tuesday: Grow Your Own Cat Grass

Fellow pet lovers!

Do you also find yourself keeping your feline companion in the home against her wishes? Try to make it up to her by buying cat grass at PetCo and then promptly killing said grass? Worry not. This system is easy, and it actually works!

What you'll need:
* Vermiculite (organic, if you please)
* Bird seed (I used Wild Bird Center Premium Feed; your local nursery can help you with suggestions)
* 3 small pots or containers

Step 1: Put vermiculite into one pot, filling to within 1" of the top.
Step 2: Sprinkle a thin layer of the bird seed over the vermiculite. Just enough to coat the surface. Add some water--just enough to wet the vermiculite without making it float. Place on a sunny windowsill.

Step 3: It will only take about a week and a half to grow (maybe more in cold weather). Once you have about 2" of growth, start another pot. Then, once the second pot has 2" of growth, start the third. This way you have a nice rotation of fresh grass for kitty.

Step 4: Place the fresh grass near your furry friend's food dish so she gets the point. She'll know when she needs to eat her veggies (cats are smart like that!).

Remember, felines are carnivores, but the grass seems to help them with digestion. Wild and domestic cats will naturally turn to it, so make sure you keep it available (and pesticide free!) for your indoor cat!

♥ Shannon

A Thought

Hello friends. I have been contemplating life and how we spend our moments. I thought that on this Monday I would leave you with a beautiful quote from Mary Oliver, my personal hero.

There is still time to make this day wonderful. Go on!

♥ Shannon

What I Wore: Summer Scarf

I had fun playing with an updo today. Matt loves when I part my hair to the side, and I just love to comply...

Outfit Details: Dress: American Rag; Sunglasses: Fossil; Scarf/Bracelet: Forever21; Cocktail Ring: Express; Bag: Target; Heels:  Xhileration

Is anyone else feeling the heat? Hair up and summer dress are a must!!

♥ Shannon

Keeping in Touch

You know, I really shouldn't have to put writing letters to these women on a bucket list, but I'm glad I did--any excuse to keep in touch with them is a good one. Dee Dee and Gerry put the Great in Great Aunt. They are amazing women and sensational role models.

I decided to use the opportunity to practice with watercolors a bit. The designs weren't terribly original, but I was more focused on technique than creativity.

I love traditional mail, don't you?

♥ Shannon

What Would Journal Project

A few weeks ago, Lindsay from Scenic Glory made a post about the What Would Journal Project.

Here's how it works: Lindsay bought some cute journals, participants get them for a week to fill out with a few pages, and then they get sent back to Lindsay to go to the next person. Cute, right? Her plan is to catalog the pages so we can see what other pages look like.

I thought it was a great idea, so I offered to start another journal to help keep it going. Here are my pages:

If you love this project and you want to participate, let Lindsay know! And if you get my journal, leave a link to your pages in the comments below so I can go check them out!

♥ Shannon

Heart on my Sleeve

This weekend I filmed a quick video of my ban.do unboxing, but I thought I'd share the outfit details with you as well.

Outfit details: Shirt/Pants: Banana Republic; Sequin Heart: ban.do; Bag/Shoes: Unknown; Scarf: Vintage

Be sure to check out the video!

♥ Shannon