MONDAY MUSINGS | JANUARY
READING: A Killing cold by kate alice marshallLISTENING TO: swiftory a hemlock creatives podcastWATCHING: shrinking season 2WEARING: OPI's Ozitively Elphaba, Glinda the Good!GO-TO RECIPE: marry me chicken
REST & REFLECTION
We may have turned the page to the beginning of a new year, but here at Breezy Acres we’d like to remind & encourage a different path, one that embraces the power of rest and reflection. Personally, we find the quiet winter stillness of January to be the perfect time for reflection, rather than resolution. Like the natural world surrounding us, we honor the rhythm of the seasons, and prefer waiting until the spring equinox to solidify our intentions and goals. During these in-between months, we like to retreat within, reflect on the past year, and take some much needed time to tend to ourselves, mentally, physically & spiritually. Some of our favorite slower winter activities include:
Taking time to check in with ourselves (the Cyclical Roots journal has been a wonderful tool to go deeper within & learn more about my cycle)
Moving our bodies (we gifted ourselves a Peloton this year for the holidays and it’s been incredibly motivating and made our workouts fun again!)
Luxurious soaks in lavender epsom salts & bubble bath (we believe nothing quite heals the soul like salt water)
Enjoying our hobbies (don’t mind us over here baking, journaling & dreaming of home projects!)
Connecting with loved ones (don’t let date nights & social gatherings end with the holidays!)
Going outside & feeling the crisp air (getting your vitamin D is essential this time of year!)
Slower morning routines (we’re known for making a latte and crawling right back beneath the sheets)
Longer evening routines (we find the early dark evenings encourage us to begin our wind down earlier)
Prioritizing rest (indulge in those cozy flannels, friends!)
“The Cyclical Roots journal has been a wonderful tool to go deeper within & learn more about my cycle.”
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As we reflect on the past year, we're filled with gratitude for the growth, lessons, and creative endeavors that have brought us here. 2025 promises to be a transformative year for Breezy Acres Design, including:
Sharing updates on platforms like Bluesky & Pinterest
Developing design courses, ebooks and pre-made design boards
Opening our online curated vintage goods shoppe
Publishing a digital magazine
Starting our YouTube channel
Launching a podcast
Big things are coming, and we can't wait to share them with you! This "Monday Musings" series will serve as a space for us to share our journey, hold ourselves accountable, and connect with you on a deeper level. So, as we savor this period of quiet reflection, we invite you to pause with us, to dream, and to prepare. Stay tuned for more updates and musings as we move through these reflective months together.
Here’s to the calm before the bloom