A few things I'm appreciating right now:

• daily ritual :: These winter days are cold + dry. I'm very much appreciating Fat and the Moon's Aloe Lotion for its natural, unscented ingredients that moisturize my thirsty skin while leaving my allergies unactivated. I like its recyclable glass jar + metal lid (+ the cute label). 
• familiar things in unfamiliar places :: I had plans for the big blank wall in this room, but when I couldn't find the materials that matched my vision, these Block Shop scarves (that have acted as closet curtains for years) make me smile in their new spot. The $2 for little dowels to hang them on was an easy spend.
• participating with a story already in progress :: Putting stitches into this finished-by-someone-else quilt top is sweet. It came to me with a few stains + holes. It has bunchy seams, and it will never be perfect. Maybe that is part of the charm.
• imperfect solutions :: This olive oil originally came in a plastic squeeze bottle that feels kinda cringy, but allows me to use less oil. These recyclable refill bottles are making me happy.

I've had to surrender to a cold + the need for rest over the past week. As I emerge, I'm noticing the immense joy that tiny moments like tasting an orange or interacting with people I love brings. Colors + flavors + connection are just hitting different after a few dulled days. I'm actually startled by the jolts of joy I'm feeling, and I'm trying to take note. 

Spending time with Make Time for Creativity is prompting me to think about my approach to creativity...well creatively! Today I'm thinking about how boundaries of time + energy might enhance my connection to projects I'm currently working on.

I finished Real Americans by Rachel Khong this week + my thoughts keep returning to it. Our thoughts are shaped by our circumstances + absolutes are seldom as concrete as they seem...even when the best of intentions are in play.

Simple, beautiful home.
It's not a bookend. It's the whole narrative.
Mortgage-free + garbage-free.
Influenced influencers influencing.
It's both individually worthless + everything you have.

Hope your spirit feels renewed with the introduction of a new year. 

Love,
​Jane

Based out of Los Angeles + Paris, Human Assembly offers clothing alongside vintage rugs + textiles. The curation favors timeless pieces made from natural fibers, many of which originate in Japan + France.

The shapes favored allow me to see the beauty + function already in my own wardrobe. The styling prompts appreciation for the adventures I have while wearing a piece for a long time. These long-worn pieces become imbued with story + this only enhances my relationship to them. It adds to their value + my desire to keep wearing them. This is the essence of zero-waste, so thank you Human Assembly for the beauty + inspiration. I'd totally wear those stripes for a long, long time.
 
All lovely photos via Human Assembly.