There She Goes: May May Bring A Little Sunshine To Your Life
Hello & Happy Wednesday!
Wow — Can you believe that we are entering the month of May? Brooke and I have many exciting things planned for this month and hope that it will bring some light to your upcoming days.
Keep an eye on my Instagram or Blog for an exciting post I’m releasing on Friday.
This past weekend I did a virtual retreat with a few friends and friends of friends. I wasn’t sure what to expect and I almost didn’t join because the day-of the retreat I was feeling a bit of and was craving some me time. At the last second I did join and I’m so happy I did! We meditated, journaled, and practiced yoga. We also talked as a group about some of the things we were struggling with and what we wanted to commit to (such as self care) in the next few weeks. It was a really cathartic experience and made me feel closer to my friends as well as my self.
In the next week, I encourage you to be open to new experiences, to connections, and to picking up the phone. Reach out when you need it, lend an ear when someone you love needs it, and try to infuse joy into each day. I hope that this newsletter sparks some of that joy 😄.
New, Must Read Blog Posts
Crafting Classics: Calming Collage Cool Down
“This is an excellent time to allow your sticker or post card collection to have its moment. Embed polaroids of favorite memories, evoke a feeling or finally find an excuse to frame designer calling cards from your personal collection. Create a dream board, set the mood for your mood with creative cuts and color…” Read on here >
Bits About Needlepointing Belts
“Needlepointing belts is such a fun past-time and can be a great way to document your life or that of a loved one. Roll them up and keep them in your bag for your commute, keep them stretched perfectly on a scroll frame beside your couch or use binder clips to keep your work in place. Whether you stitch your belt canvas as a traditional belt or think outside-of-the-box …” Read on here >
Songs To Stitch To, Sing To, Get You Through The Week
Hummed Low — Odessa
This Must Be The Place — Sure Sure
Kind & Generous — Natalie Merchant
bonus song! [use headphones for this one]
8D AUDIO PENTATONIX / Billie Eilish - Ilomilo
LIVE CONCERT TO JAM TO! Will Pellerin (college friend of Brooke & I) will be playing tomorrow (Thurday 4/30) at 3pm PST. Listen in here!
Set Aside Some Time This Week For Some Self-Care
I. Get your journal out and write down a few of your fears you want to set free and positive affirmations you’d like more of in your life!
II. Take a moment to listen to spring coming to life. As May unfolds, nature awakens and in some cases is quite loud 😆. Have you taken a peaceful moment to tune in?
III. Design a mindful morning ritual. This week I shared my Morning Ritual In A Cup 💜
Soulful Salutations
“Trust the wait. Embrace the uncertainty. Enjoy the beauty of becoming. When nothing is certain, anything is possible.” — Mandy Hale
“Breathe. Remember that it is okay if strength looks different season to season, day by day.
You are worth the quiet moment.
You are worth the deeper breath.
You are worth the time it takes
to slow down, be still, and rest.”
— Morgan Harper Nichols
“I never knew what I wanted to do but I knew what kind of woman I wanted to be” — Diane von Furstenberg
Uplifting Things Happening Around The World
I. The WWII Vetern hightlighted a few weeks ago for doing 100 laps of his garden before he turned 100 to raise money for healthcare workers recieved over 125,000 birthday cards! He even recieved one from Prince William & Kate.
II. The capital of Lithuania (Vilnius) is offering most of the city’s public space to hard-hit bars and resturants by turning the area into an open air cafe that can comply with social distancing rules.
III. A London beekeeper is recording sounds from his hives to produce electronic music to raise awareness about dwindling honeybee populations.
Have a great week!
Be well,
Sheila