Here we are in the third installment of the Indulgences Weekly Challenge, and it is only getting better! If you have yet to participate now is a great time to start. While we all love to hear about how you interpret the challenge, whether or not you share your results is entirely up to you. Everyone is here to support each other, and to make each and every one of our lives more fabulous, and more indulgent!

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Write someone a letter.

Is there someone in your life that taught you a lesson that changed your life? Have you continuously looked to one person when you needed a shoulder to cry on? Is there someone who has been a continuous source of advice or inspiration? Think of one person (or more if you would like) who has had a huge impact on your life, and let them know on paper how important they have been in shaping your life, and how much they mean to you. Make your letter as long or as short as you want it to be, but write from the heart.

After you have written your letter come back here and tell us about it, or share the whole letter and the story about this important person. I plan on writing a letter to my grandmother, who sadly is no longer alive, but she changed my life and opened up my eyes about so many things in life. I feel I have so much to say to her, and so much to thank her for.

Well, what do you know, our second weekly challenge has come to an end. I decided to keep the new challenge, and the challenge results separated each Monday, so we can use this area to talk about our results!

I had the most incredible picnic. I had originally planned on doing it Saturday afternoon, but at the last minute rescheduled for Sunday so that two of my friends could come enjoy the park with Russ and I.

We had the most amazing feast of Indian food. I made potato kurma, spinach dal, onion chutney, and rice pudding. My two friends brought some flat bread, rice, a cucumber salad, and an Indian roasted cauliflower. It was incredible–and the sort of event where you sit around an eat until you are sick because everything tastes so good.

We lounged around for a few hours, listening to music from the lap top, eating of course, and enjoying the nice warm weather. I am already looking forward to the next picnic!

Now tell us all about your picnic, what you ate, who you invited, where you went–everything! If you have photos share those as well! I hope everyone had a wonderful picnic!

Well darlings, the first weekly challenge has come to an end! I had planned on getting this entry posted a lot earlier in the day, but honestly, I had such a hard time putting together an outfit! A lot of you voiced your opinion about feeling a little intimidated by the first challenge, and I totally understand why.  Choosing an outfit you would want to be photographed for a blog is hard–very hard!

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After much debate about what to wear for this photo challenge, I realized I should just wear this jumper. I have been practically wearing it since I bought it from the thrift store a couple weeks ago.

Jumper: Thrifted $2.95
Shoes: Thrifted $2.95
Belt: Thrifted $1.95
Hat: American Eagle $??
Sweater: Thrifted $4.95

Here is the gorgeous Jfer:

Taken in my super cool backyard, the outfit is all Ebay and thrifted, the shoes (I wish you could see them) are rainbow snakeskin with a gold overlay. Heck Yeah!

And the way too cute Liina:

Casual, for a leisurely afternoon canoe ride. I feel great in this outfit, and I love the bold color & pattern of my necklace & scarf in contrast to the very pale color & subtle pattern in my tank top. Shoes, pants & bag are old, worn out, and functional - the words that best describe my day-to-day fashion philosophy!

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This weeks challenge is a lot less intimidating, as there are no photos necessary, though if you want to take pictures do–you can never have enough photos of your life!

Go on a picnic!

Do it after your busy day, on the weekend, or on your lunch break during the week. Make the food as simple or complex as you want, make it the night before, or pick up some sandwiches from the deli. Invite your best friend, coworker, significant other, or go solo. Find a nice park to lay out your blanket, bring a book, your iPod, some cupcakes, or a sketch book. Enjoy the outdoors and your surroundings. If the weather is bad, move your picnic indoors, or under a covered patio. Live in the moment, and enjoy every single bit of your picnic.

Once done come back and report here! Take pictures to share with us, let us know what you ate, and tell us everything you did. You can even use this space to plan and ask for menu advice! Just have fun with it!