thoughts for a happy new year

Hello Friends,

As a new year approaches many of us think about what changes we can make to better ourselves, the earth, and the lives of others.  A few days ago I visited my favorite gardens and took my yearly walk through the labyrinth. A friend came along; we set intentions as we walked, taking it seriously but not so much that we didn’t appreciate the beauty of the filtered light, the warmth of the sun on a chilly winter day, and the camaraderie of doing this together. My intentions are not important in this story, this story is about growth. In these years since I opened my shop I feel like I have blossomed, become a real person, an adult, I freaking love it and I have all of you to thank for it. I have never been so open to other people’s ideas, likes, choices. I feel like I have found the secret of life. At least that is the secret to my life – acceptance brings peace. I have never been happier, but I am certainly not done learning and changing. I will always be a work in progress and I will always look to others I admire on how they live their lives. 

I am grateful for you all and wish for you a very happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous new year.

~ Scarlett