I imagine these emails to be bursting with fun, color, and lightness! But what is hope if it's not grounded in the common hardship of life?

This theory that I have been repeating incessantly (#LIkeLife) continues to prove itself true to me. My mom passed away 2 weeks ago. Yesterday was our first holiday without her. I do not know how to even begin thinking or feeling the gravity of this grief. All I know how to do is to keep looking for something to like about my life just how it is right now.

Life is so hard!!!!! To *love* it is an impossible goal. Transparently, this sucks??? But still always, there is so much to like. This is living earth side. It’s always both. I’m sad. I’m also grateful.

This merch order arrived at my door the day after my mom's funeral. It felt like a small push forward. You don't have to love this but do not forget to look for something to like.

To like your life is a fight, delight is a discipline and nothing is worth more than the day we are given right now. The special occasion is truly today.

My hope is that these banners will act as a hope for us all to live under and this crewneck will provide a bit of daily delight.

The banners are hand-stitched by an amazing small shop in New York. Each crewneck is hand appliquéd with felt. It felt important to me that everything was made intentionally.

I'm also SO excited to pull out some vintage charms from my collection. My mom taught me the meaning of jewelry and the power of a talisman to remind you where you are going, what you are worth and who is looking out for you (heaven). I have been collecting these charms for years (were you following when I used to make jewerly? LOL) but let them collect dust they didn't deserve. They are all one-of-a-kind and gathered with love.

Thank you for looking for things to like with me. I'm adding you to my like list!

Happy shopping!

Love,

C 🦋