06/18/2025
Hi! Vulnerable (probably over-sharing) post alert! There’s really no way to make it short and sweet.
I’m overwhelmed. I’m struggling to keep up with it all. All the messages, placing orders, and jam packing every minute of my life (especially now that summer is here and I’ve got childcare to worry about) to accommodate all of the beautiful clients that I love.
As some of you know, I lost my mother ten days ago and I am responsible for taking care of her estate dealings. I’m hurting (still very much in grief about losing my father as well) and everyday it feels like I’m drowning with calls to make and things to do on top of my normal mom, business and at-home list of must-dos. I have tried so hard to do it ALL well. And I just can’t. I’m forgetting a lot of things. I’m pushing things to the side everyday hoping I’ll get to them the next day. My integrity is slipping away and it doesn’t feel good.
My (scary and emotional) solution is taking the months of July and August off from working. Two months off would allow me to complete all of my Mother’s estate dealings, finish professional certification/CEU licensing courses (due in September) that I’ve put off, get my physical health back on track with regular activity, get my mental health into a good space with therapy (I’ve struggled making appointments with my schedule being so full), actually take care of my dog and my home in the ways I need to, and enjoy a bit of summer off with my daughter before she heads into 6th grade. A bit of a reset, if you will.
With all of this being said, I need to express how grateful I truly am to have such a full and busy life. I take such pride in the business that I’ve created and I have so much love for all of my guests. Your ongoing support means so much to me and is a driving force in my life. Through recent conversations, I’ve gained confidence that this is the right decision for me right now and your encouragement brings me peace.
Moving forward into September, my work schedule will be a little more limited. I will not be taking any new clients for the rest of 2025. I will contact all of my July and August appointments to discuss scheduling into September and recommendations for who to see while I’m out. I will STILL be honoring and servicing the July and August weddings that I have committed to. I will still be working through the month of June so please take inventory of your skin care products and contact me now for what you’ll need for the next few months. As hard as this is, it’s what I feel is best.