this little life...

I don't know what part of the world you're in but here in the south it's been uncharacteristically warm and we've been able to play outside and go for walks and just enjoy a beautiful breeze in the afternoons. It's so nice! I'm not a winter girl at all. The darkness and cold just make me feel unmotivated but when you sprinkle in a little sunshine on my face I'm ready to begin again, year after year. I start looking forward to the Summer and the warmth, late nights and more daylight hours. 

I've been working on custom orders, finishing up projects around here and also just enjoying time with the kids. 

I had these two houses primed for months and just sitting and waiting on me to have some type of inspiration for them. I was on Pinterest recently and I saw an old white dollhouse, it was very simple with no panes inside the windows and a definite vibe that it had been very well loved. Years of play and wear were all over it and I really enjoyed the beauty of it so I decided to make these two houses I had sitting around very simple. 

I started reading a book last night that I've had sitting in my nightstand for over two years. It's about simplicity. Peace. Warmth. 

It's no mistake that I just now am reading this book with the direction that I am feeling pulled in both creative/business avenues but also life. A slowness and stillness. No deadlines or fuss. The shop updates will get done, but maybe after a walk and a frozen treat on the porch with a few little sticky, smiling faces. 

It's hard to juggle it all isn't it? I feel like we put so much pressure on ourselves to go and do, more and more. Sometimes you need a day to just be. Even if it's an hour. You don't always have to be available or multitask, sometimes you can just be human. 

The shop this year is changing, it's scary. I'm still making you timeworn pieces. I'm still making you things I love and miniatures with a story. I'm still making pieces that I hope you will adore, but I'm just doing them a little slower. Without a deadline. I'm pouring everything into them, praying blessings over it as I go and just letting it come to life as it always does. 

I added the Magazine to the shop because I know you'll love it BUT I also want you to sit down and relax. I want you to find a few minutes and make some tea and just flip through it and remember everything doesn't always have to be so hectic (or electronic). Physical media is still amazing! 

I will not be doing large shop updates. I'm not selling you a viral product. I'm not telling you that you MUST buy anything or you cannot live without something I make. I'm not doing build ups or trying to trick you into shopping without intention. The way Tiktok is run drives me absolutely crazy and I will not buy into it. I want a slower, more peaceful business that reflects my heart and my life. I want you to buy things you love, not because you're afraid it will sell out but because when you look at it, it makes you happy. Yes something may be one of a kind and sell out, that's ok! I'll make more when I can. 

We've completely shifted directions over here and it feels very freeing. This post was supposed to be about two little dollhouses but it turned into something else entirely because I got carried away.... however, I hope you're finding time this weekend to breathe. 

I'm shipping your magazine orders out tomorrow and I genuinely hope you LOVE THEM! 

Custom orders are almost all finished and I'm excited to get to work on a few new things and a few old favorites. 

Wishing you all the most peaceful Sunday xx Dani 

In quietness and trust is your strength (Isaiah 30:15)