HAPPY 2024! I love reflecting on the previous year and it’s crazy to realize how much happens in a year. A year is a long time! Above is my JANUARY MOOD(board). Kind of a vision board. Kind of winter vibes. Sort of how I am feeling right now. Setting goals. Embracing winter. Trying to create healthy work and life habits and routines… and I am reminding myself: Don’t spend another year doing the same shit. It’s going to be a good one!
For this year I decided to choose a word to really focus on. My word for 2024 is CLARITY - in different aspects of my life including work goals, day-to-day tasks, streamlining and my productivity. A couple other words for this year are SIMPLIFY (and not overthinking), and CONFIDENCE (in sharing, showing up and going after what I want). Do you choose a word (or three) for your year? Let me know if you do!!
… and now here are a few specific things I am really into right now:
I’m creating …
Nostalgic Sticker Collages
Over the holidays, I tried to slow down and do things I usually don’t make time for. I did two puzzles! I couldn’t tell you the last time I did a puzzle - but it’s so relaxing! I even got a felt mat that allows me to roll it up when I’m not working on it. I’ve been collaging IRL - thanks to the inspo from a Collage Night at Issues Magazine Shop that I attended. But what I am really excited about is that I also started playing around with stickers! I used to LOVE stickers and have the fondest memories visiting the magical Sandylion Sticker Factory as a kid (anyone??). I brought out my old sticker collection and have been creating sticker stories and collages. This is a sneak peak of an oversized 20x30” piece that I am making for one of my boys' bedrooms. The nostalgia is real!!
I’m loving my …
JSTORY PLANNER (Large Size)
JSTORY is a Korean paper company that makes minimal planners. I love the simplicity (see my word)... I do use it simultaneously with a plain lined Moleskine notebook for extra note taking, and to-do list writing room. They have a variety of sizes and colours and also weekly planners. If I were to design a planner it would be clean and simple like this but I would definitely add a few extras. I LOVE stationary and planners and am curious what planner you use? What are your must-haves in a planner?
I’m reading …
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
This is kind of like a little Book Club and it will be a part of every newsletter. One of my goals from 2023 was to trade in scrolling and read every night before bed. It has made a huge difference in my sleep and I really look forward to reading every night! Last year I read just over 20 books and I plan to surpass that this year. If you’re on Goodreads let’s follow each other! Part of Your World was my fave book I’ve read recently. It’s a really easy feel-good story. Perfect if you’re just getting back into reading!
ICYMI -
A new Pattern Crush Blog Post is up on The Mom Lists. Pattern Crush: is a blog series where I post some of my favourite patterned products that I am totally crushing on. This roundup is a cozy one!
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