The year is halfway over? NOT possible!

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." — Ferris Bueller

(This post was originally sent as a Friday newsletter on July 3rd)

I'm stunned that 2026 is already halfway over! (I feel like we were just ringing in the New Year, don't you?)

If you follow us on Instagram, you can see I've been having some fun over there this week.

On Monday, I posted a reintroduction of myself, if you will: 10 things that have absolutely nothing (and everything) to do with why I do what I do.

The responses in the comments by longtime friends and new followers have made my heart happy, such as this one: "I love how you connected the dots of your true identity and calling, and how it has worked itself out in various facets of your life! AND I love what I see in your shop. So glad to have found you!"

On Tuesday, I shared a comment I overheard recently along with what I wish I could say to that person if I could go back in time.

On Wednesday, I made a confession that may be familiar to you ~ I first shared it with you in a Friday email almost a year ago!

Well, it's still true. And we are going to do something about it, so stay tuned!

The making of yesterday's reel (a whirlwind recap of January thru June) was when I realized just how much can happen in 6 months!

And this year it feels like such a gift, because as you know, I truly am trying to be present in each moment.

We've had such joy in the shop with lots of laughter and fun ~ as well as adventures beyond, including visits to and from dear friends and events here in Thomasville.

Therefore, I'd be delighted for you to be part of the next 6 months.

We are busy planning so much F-U-N for the last half of this year, so please be on the lookout out for new workshops, products, collections, events, and more.

Oh, and if you don't yet follow us on Instagram, we'd love for you to join us over there too. We have a blast in our reels, posts, and stories and invite you to be part of it!

xo,