Hello everyone! It feels like I lifetime since I’ve given you a longer update, so here we go…
I write this from my couch while wearing sweats with a sleeping dog by my side. These past two months have been challenging because I’ve been forced to slow down and take care of my body. I was having neck troubles at the end of the summer and after getting an MRI, I learned that I have a herniated disk. Just a few weeks after that, my family and I all tested positive for Covid. My toddler recovered within a few days. I, however, was sick for over 3 weeks. I’m still slowly gaining my energy back and, while I feel much better, I’m allowing myself a bit of a slower pace. The herniated disk has been healing slowly but surely and has probably benefited from me taking such a long break from the physical aspect of my job (sewing, packaging, looking down, looking down, looking down). This whole experience has honestly had me re-evaluating the way I work in general. I’m thinking now I need to incorporate more proactive rest into my schedule rather than waiting for my body to have a break down. Capitalism, man. If you let it, it can really get you down. A little piece of advice since we all look down at our phones and computers so much: don’t forget to give that neck a break and look up. It does wonders on so many levels.
Despite these obstacles (and speaking of capitalism), I do have a small collection of cold weather items coming your way. Smock 1 and dress 3 in tea hemp organic cotton wool will be launching in the coming weeks. Remember when I launched those same styles in the same fabric, but in cinder? Pant 1 is also returning in cinder canvas with an improved fit. It’s gonna be gooooood!
A few things that I’ve been thinking about:
1. I’ve recently gotten quite a few more tattoos and I have more planned. I love browsing tattoo ideas and placement on Pinterest.
2. My body has shifted and changed so much in the last three years since becoming a mama to a now two-year-old. I’ve purchased a lot of new pants which has made me feel so happy to be honoring my body as it is. I’ve also been collecting images that have helped me explore my new personal style. A little collage of outfits I like below (+ sources).
3. I lost my favorite red hat that I get many questions about on Instagram, so I just finished knitting a new winter hat in this incredible color. I can’t wait to see how it pairs with my neutral wardrobe.
4. I’m love with these affirmations because I need them badly. My body is innocent. I deserve rest. Oof.
5. Speaking of pants, I ordered patchwork pants from this lovely custom clothing brand. So excited to receive them in the mail!
Wishing you all the rest this season, my friends. Stay tuned as I announce a launch date for the fall collection.
-Lily