I have been an empty nester for the last 7 years but my role as a mother hasn't changed. Every time my son (27) comes back home (he lives in DC), he wants his home and mom just as it was when he lived there. As he puts it: "home is a feeling of plentiness". The fridge has to be full, cooked food has to be served and mom has to be available. My daughter, 24, came back home after 5 years away. We are now roommates and I am back to sometimes worrying where she is at 2:00am and when she will be back home. And all of it while respecting their privacy, their space, their independence and their...
We women, or at least me, give our guys hard time for not being always present, for saying the wrong thing in the wrong time, for parenting in a certain way I don't always approve of, for forgetting important dates, for leaving crumbs on the table, for being late for dinner, for biking half a day, for leaving the underwear in the bathroom and for taking most of the blanket at night. But if I manage to pause and remember why I love him; The kind man he is, how generous and patient (with me too) he is, how much he loves my kids (that are not his), and my family, how much I love our trips together and eat...
It's that time of the year where we see many graduate students in the streets. It makes me think about the many graduations we go through in life. School graduation is only the beginning of so many transitions and teachings. Leaving home was one big graduation, transitioning into young adulthood. I remember graduating my younger self at around age 40 (late bloomer) when I suddenly felt grown up, not needing my friends’ or family’s approval which I relied on so much earlier in my life. Graduating my role as mother as my young kids grew into capable adults going through their life journeys on their own. I recognized the desire and need to transition into a different kind of parent...
We all have ways to stay sane and grounded in our hectic world. One of the things I find helpful is setting intentions. It is especially helpful when working in a team where we each bring our own story, triggers, baggage and personality. I like to get a feel of everyone at the beginning of a meeting so I ask that we each share our moods by saying something like what color or animal we are today (we know to tread lightly with the person who answered red or a lion that day :) Last week we shared what our mantras were at that moment. They are: Yael, President: "Trust the process"Fatima, Sales Manager: "No regrets"Alin, Marketing: "Own it"Gennifer, Copywriter: “It’s...
Historically, May is the strongest retail month. I guess it's the seam between Spring and Summer when women are preparing their new summer outfits.It is the best month in terms of weather (unless you suffer from allergies).
A reminder to check out our Spring styles we are offering on sale (30% off) for 2 more days when you order 12 or more pieces.Here is the direct link to the linesheet.
*Capsules, Iconic Jeans and Black Essentials not included.
Happy Monday and Happy May sales.Yael
