Playing Dress Up….everyday?
January 31st, 2008
Today I read this interview with a seller on Etsy. (It’s a good read) Out of all the things she said in her interview, all I can think about is how she said that she dresses up everyday, even though she spends a lot of days in her studio, and that she believes in dressing up to go to the grocery store. I’ve been spending a lot of time at home lately in sweats, undone hair, and no makeup. I wonder what would happen if I dressed up every day, even if I knew I was probably just staying home or going to the store. Would it put me in a better mood? Would I be more productive because of this good mood? What level of dressing up would I subscribe to?
I’ll have to think about this one.
The possibilities are pretty much endless.
thanks so much for the mention! i used to work out of my studio apartment, and i would wake up in the morning to find straight pins in my bed. a while later, i moved into a house, and i was so glad to have a separate room to work in, but i rarely left the house. four or five days would go by in my pajamas with dirty hair, and cup after cup of tea. after 5 or so years, i moved my studio out of my house. there is something to be said about getting dressed and going somewhere every day. movement, for me, helps prevent the stagnation that a normal routine seems to want to make me fall into.
I think you should try it, maybe dress like an eccentric old lady with blue hair big glasses red stalkings and a flower print dress. Or maybe i’ll try it….
Hey! Just wanted to comment: that stuck out to me too!!! I told my husband that maybe I need to start getting dressed for work everyday because I haven’t been productive. He just rolled his eyes *smiles* I think it is because he has become accustomed to me NOT even leaving the house because I don’t want to get dressed or brush my hair. *giggles* Definitely — Monday, I’m dressing. Maybe I will do what Amy suggests and do themes. I think this week will be pirate week Arrrrgh!!!