When Life Asked Me to Slow Down: A Letter from the Heart

I can't believe it's been since January since I last sat down to write a blog post.

Somehow, the months slipped by.

When we started building our home, I didn't realize how much of my energy it would consume. Between work, life, the move, and all the unexpected stress that comes with such a big transition, something had to give. As much as I love creating candles and curating beautiful gifts, I found myself overwhelmed.

Making candles, updating the website, preparing for markets, managing inventory—it all began to feel like another obligation instead of the creative outlet that had always brought me joy.

My anxiety was higher than I wanted to admit, and I had to make a decision that wasn't easy: I needed to give myself grace.

Maybe you do this better than I do. If so, I hope you never lose that gift. But if you're anything like me—someone who feels they have to keep every ball in the air—let this be your reminder that it's okay to pause. It's okay if you can't do it all. Sometimes stepping back is exactly what allows you to move forward again.

I worried that I was missing sales opportunities. I worried that the business would lose momentum. But during our move, I found myself sorting through boxes of inventory, letting go of products I no longer wanted to carry, and realizing I couldn't keep creating from a place of exhaustion. In many ways, I had to clear space so I could begin again.

And maybe that's what this season has really been about.

As I begin preparing for fall and winter, I can already feel that familiar excitement returning. I can't help but smile as I think about new collections, thoughtful gifts, and creating pieces that make your homes feel warm and welcoming. Curating beauty for others has always brought me joy, and I'm grateful that joy has found its way back.

So if you've wondered where I've been, I've simply been living through a season that asked me to slow down.

I'm learning that everything doesn't have to happen at once. Everything has its season. Everything has its timing. And for me, I trust that God's timing is always better than my own.

Thank you for staying here, for your patience, and for allowing Bodega Blooms to grow alongside me.

I'm excited for what's ahead.