coming back....

After a long internet hiatus I'm slowly coming back. I'm not ready to share why, only that I've experienced a loss that changed my world suddenly and unexpectedly. I've been cloistering myself with family and our sweet, goofy pets, and have pushed everything else aside- work, friends, life. Slowly, slowly I'm trying to figure out how to come back after this loss.

There are little points of light and joy everyday. I've been cooking and baking a lot. I've put my restless energy into making thoughtful meals & sweets. We take long evening walks with my mom's three little dogs. My mom is a good gardener with a lush, beautiful backyard. I love spending time outside in this green haven. This backyard was a jungle to me as a child, and there's still wonder to be found in a suburban backyard in the blistering heat when you've got a heavy heart. We've been checking in on our "friend" everyday, a bright green grasshopper, whose been living in a hibiscus plant in the backyard...


I've reopened my Etsy shop – it was closed for about a month. It's a bit different right now, because it's only custom embroidery. While I'm in California with my family (away from my Brooklyn studio) I'm only able to make and ship custom embroidery pieces, but if there is something you want send me a email or convo....

I should tell you-  this was hard to write. I never want to share too much or get too personal. I think I just wanted to remind you to tell the people you love that you love them, everyday....





16 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear of your loss, sending you love.

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  2. Thinking of you. I hope you have strength through these trying times.

    Sarah

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  3. i am so sorry. i'll keep you in my thoughts.

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  4. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Jess. Wishing you much strength, peace, and comfort.

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  5. I'm so sorry! :( Praying for you. I was in New York this weekend and thought of you. So glad you have a cozy family to spend time with!

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  6. I'm so sorry! :( Praying for you. I was in New York this weekend and thought of you- we've never met, but I really enjoy your blog and I knew you live there sometimes. So glad you have a wonderful cozy family to spend time with. <3

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  7. I was thinking the other day that you didn't seem your usual online self. You have certainly been in my thoughts and I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  8. Whatever you're going through, I'm so sorry. Sending warm, healing thoughts your way.

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  9. I'll be thinking of you, Jessica. New York awaits your return. Take good care.

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  10. Sending you my very best hopes and thoughts. So sorry.

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  11. So sorry to hear about your loss. These situations are never easy but it sounds like you are in a great, safe place. Sending happy thoughts your way.

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  12. Hello my sweet girl! I'm thinking of you and hope more light and joy comes your way each and everyday. Lots of love to you and your family.

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  13. I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts...

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  14. Thanks for sharing, I'm sorry to hear you're going through hard times...

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