The wonderful thing about flowers is that you can mix and match different flowers together to create a beautiful bouquet. Sometimes it’s almost shocking how amazing certain flower combinations truly come together. So for this 2nd to last entry of my ‘Your Flowers’ series… I needed to add in a mixed batch to create something extra special.
April - My beautiful and talented friend. Your raw talent blows me away and I always love to see what you’re working on next. I want to thank you for being a part of not one but two of my holiday albums. Your voice is so uniquely angelic and I am so blessed to have been able to have you grace each album with your golden vocals. We have shared a photography studio space, collaborated on ideas and so much more. I love that we have built a safe space to let our guards down with each other. I will forever have your back and support you. The journey is just beginning… let’s see what unfolds next!
Mayline - MY GIRL! I would go way back but let’s start more recently first. We shared a very long night of deep conversations that not only helped heal me… but allowed us to connect on a different level. Who would have thought that sharing truths would allow for fear to melt away and clarity to come into focus. Thank you for being awake at that ridiculous time of night and creating that space. Now let’s talk abou the past a bit! Girl… THANK YOU for trusting in me to capture your wedding day! Your brother helped make it rain cherry blossoms… and those photos are still some of my favorite to date! You make every party you attend so hype and honestly we all feel it when you’re not there. I love our bond! And let’s not forget the random Christmas Caroling all in the name of banana bread. Thank you for loving me and supporting me all these years!
Sable - I still can’t believe it took 23487 years (Maybe I exaggerated the numbers) to finally start hanging out. To be fair, I hardly hang out in Seattle. I’m normally out because I’m working! I love your work ethic and your powerful drive for success. I will never forget jumping into a pool in Vancouver, Canada with the lashes I bought for your line you carried and instantly being upset. My glamorous lashes were waterboarded and you said “Don’t worry, I got you” and sent me a new pair. (Please bring back your lash line!!!) I want to thank you for supporting the Northwest Naturals Expo as a beauty/makeup vendor years ago! Your team stayed busy and I loved to see it. I’m thankful for your kind heart and the ability to show up for your friends and loved ones.
Ryann - My not so much Hawaiian friend who is actually Mexican but I make things up sometimes.! My goodness, the years have really zoomed by hasn't it?? One of the most wonderful parts of these years going by was the ability for us to reconnect and build our friendship. You are the best ‘bartender’ that I know! Hehehe… thank you for showing up for me to make things happen. My braids may or may not have gotten snagged and you watched the entire thing to remind me for years to come. Thank you for showing up to my Expos with your daughter. The fact that she thinks I’m somewhat cools makes everything in the world so much better. (Please reference my braids getting stuck)…. I picture that of myself. Someone just trying to make it through the day without the snags! I don’t think there is a time we have been together that I haven’t ended up laughing so hard that my head starts to hurt. You’re honestly HILARIOUS and it’s so effortless. You’re a wonderful mother and your kiddos have no idea their mom is a rockstar! But one day, they certainly will. I appreciate you more than you know… so here is my efforts to express that to you.
All of you ladies are unique and I want to say THANK YOU! You all have the mom thing on lockdown. You handle business like bosses. And honestly… you’re all so gorgeous! (Do I even have unattractive friends?? Thank you God for blessing me with the finest bunch around!) Also, I’m hysterically laughing because maybe it’s me. My hair is in a tiny bun on the top of my head. MAYBE you all are so pretty to balance out my bun-life! I’m so sorry!!! I’ll do better!!
Sharing these flowers with you all….. XOXO
