This week happens to contain the birthday of both my partner and me. Birthdays in general tend to be a day that people either love or hate… and I love them! Perhaps not for the same reason everyone does — I love celebrating another trip around the sun and the people that made it happen. My birthday feels like an opportunity to celebrate the beautiful humans around me that have supported me and made days a little brighter ☀️.
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Helllloooo August! Wow, that happened fast 😅 This week I took a little paddle in a nearby body of water and it was pretty darn magical. I didn’t realize until I was out on the water that it had been quite a while since I had done something like that - witnessed nature’s beauty and taken an hour to relax and enjoy. Spoiler: this is also what I invite you to do as self care this week.
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My partner & I made it to New Hampshire! Last Friday we took off from Colorado, and we arrived by Sunday night 😅. It was a bit of a whirlwind traveling and making sure we stayed as safe as possible.
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One year ago I was here, at the Eiffel Tower in Paris! Certainly feels a little bit different to be in Colorado eating pancakes with my puppy, instead of sipping espresso with my friends & fiance, but both are pretty sweet 🥰.
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Okay, yeah you’re right, it’s definitely not Fall BUT this week the heat wave in Denver broke and it was a loveeeelyyyy 84 degrees one day 😅 AND Fall pre-orders for Thorn Alexander are live!
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I hope everyone is doing well and staying cool. You know what is great to do in the heat? Needlepoint! You can stitch inside beside a fan, you can stitch beside a lake, you can stitch in your backyard with your toes in a little baby pool… options are endless!
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I hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy as the month of July unfolds and the summer weather is in full swing ☀️. I’m definitely still adapting to the Denver heat — with temperatures consistently hovering in the 90s it’s vital to drink water and find moments to rest!
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As James and I worked through the weekend, we decided to take off for the mountains on Monday. We hiked and camped in Breckenridge, sleeping and waking to mountain views like the photo shown. It felt amazing to breathe chilly mountain air and to take time admiring the sunset. This was our first camping trip in Colorado and I hope it is the first of many.
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I pulled the title of this entry from one of the quotes featured in “Soulful Salutations.” I chose it because it also reflects a very special time in my life, exactly one year ago.
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Hi beautiful stitchers. I hope that you all have been weaving a balance between self care and time out in the world doing what you love!
Here is your uplifting self care, songs, news, etc for the week!
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It is with a heavy heart that I am writing to you today with a different tone than our typically cheerful newsletter. While watching the news, listening to the radio, and allowing our thumbs run a half marathon on social, we have been seeing some really tough sh*t. It’s a lot to process and it is difficult to find our words. I have been feeling that way too, especially as I watch from Canada and ask Google if l can be deported for protesting.
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Ahh I love the end of the month. It’s the ideal time to reflect on the past few weeks and get energized for the month to come. I’m feeling energized by the beautiful weather here in Denver, the ability to virtually connect with friends all over the world, and the opportunity to create yummy summer meals & snacks!
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Hello friends! Today is a very special day in my world - it’s my dog’s 15th birthday! This is a very special pup indeed. I got him when I was 12, after begging my parents for a puppy basically since I started speaking. This newsletter will share updates and uplifting things - so take a deep breath, and enjoy ☀️.
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Spring is here and allergies are forever 😜 . Anyone else getting blessed with lots of pollen? I guess this is what happens when you move to a new place! Otherwise settling into Denver has been lovely. Since I spend most days home, I get crafty in the kitchen, find joy simply watching pups walk by the window, and have carved time for movement on my mat.
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Another week, another note for you! I was just reflecting on my time writing these newsletters and realized it’s been just over a year since we started this series. If you’ve been following the journey, thank you for being a reader! If you are new, welcome! You are in for a treat. Each newsletter has happy stories, tunes, self care, updates, and more. All this to help motivate & inspire your week!
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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 can bring some light to your days.
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As we are spending more time inside, I feel it’s even more important to prioritize making your space a happy and calming place to be. I no longer call my office “the office” but have dubbed it “the oasis,” since it’s where I spend most of my time working / stitching / practicing yoga.
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How’s everyone doing? I’ve noticed that a lot of people have picked up sourdough baking, mask-making, and recording online videos for their loyal yogis/barre students/etc. Flour is off the shelf, shipments are taking weeks that used to take days, the world is slowing.
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Ok guys, it happened. My fiancé is hooked on needlepoint. Typically he writes code & bakes sourdough bread but last week he broke ground on a new project — stitching a Thorn Alexander water buffalo (see photo for reference, some of you may recognize this canvas from even the little bit you can see)!
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This past week I’ve been trying to make the most of my apartment and the hours in the days. As an outdoorsy extrovert, quarantining has not come naturally. Still, I believe in the importance of staying home and doing my part to contain the spread of this virus. Whenever I feel down I remind myself of the people fighting on the front lines, I remind myself of friends & family members that are immunocompromised, and I remind myself that I am a flexible & adaptable human… and then I start stitching my latest project
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