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Dear Subscriber First Name,

Valentine’s Day arrives wrapped in red and pink, hearts and sweetness. And yet the world right now feels anything but light.

I’m writing this while holding deep sadness, anger, and grief over the brutal killings of U.S. civilians. The weight of it is real. It’s disorienting to move through ordinary days when the backdrop feels so heavy. There are moments when continuing on with “business as usual” feels strange, even wrong.

And still… here we are.

I keep coming back to this: more than one thing can be true. The world can feel overwhelming, and beauty can still matter. Grief and joy can sit side by side, and love—quiet, persistent love—can keep showing up anyway.

Making work, sharing color, connecting with one another—this isn’t a distraction from what’s happening. For me, it’s a way of staying human inside it.

Red + Pink, Made With Care

This season’s red and pink pieces weren’t created to shout. They’re grounded, warm, and deeply considered—colors that hold tenderness, steadiness, and care. Some lean bold and vibrant, others softer and whisper-quiet, but all of them are about connection.

These are pieces meant to be worn close. As a reminder of love in its many forms—romantic, platonic, self-directed, enduring. As small anchors on days when the world feels unmoored. As something beautiful that asks nothing of you except to be noticed.

Explore the Red + Pink Collection to find the pieces that speak to you—or to someone you’re holding close this season.

Off-Island Next Weekend: Midcoast Winter Artisan Fair

I’ll be heading off island for the Midcoast Winter Artisan Fair, and I’d love to see you there if you’re nearby. February 7 from 2-7 at the Rockland Elks Lodge at 210 Rankin St in Rockland.

Winter fairs carry their own atmosphere. Cold on the outside, warm building where people gather. Coats hung on chairs, hands wrapped around hot cups, conversations unfolding slowly as bodies adjust to the temperature. Makers lay their work out, visitors lean in closer, and for a few hours the season loosens its grip.

Grateful for New Connections

I’m grateful to share that my work has recently been picked up by Bloom, a beautifully curated shop in the Adirondacks. It means a great deal to have my work represented with such care and intention.

If you’re nearby, I encourage you to stop in and spend some time there. Shops like Bloom create meaningful space for handmade work and the people who make it, and I’m thankful for the connection.

I’m always open to introductions to other boutiques that value craftsmanship, connection, and considered design. If a shop comes to mind, I’d love to hear about it.

Choosing Joy Is Not Ignoring Reality

I want to say this clearly: choosing to live, to create, to love, to find joy where we can—this is not denial. It’s resistance. It’s care. It’s how we keep our hearts from hardening.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for supporting small, handmade work. Thank you for staying connected in a time when it would be easier to turn away.

I’m sending love to you, wherever you are, and whatever you’re holding.

Peace,
Alison