2020 // Year in Books
Twenty twenty, oh boy. What a year. My reading journey for the year was all over the place. I started the year off strong, and then the pandemic hit and my mind couldn’t focus on anything other than the state of the world. Reading felt like something foreign and I would start and stop multiple books and couldn’t find my groove. I say this because if you found that this entire year was similar for you, I feel you! Once I started going back to the studio and the weather got nicer out, and my brain kind of slowed down and adjusted to the new normal, I found reading again. I loved having an escape from the reality of the world with a captivating book. Especially the ones I was so sucked in by that I finished them in a day. If you haven’t found reading again and hope to, maybe one of these books will be your catalyst! I hope this list serves as an inspiration to find something new to pick up, an author that’s new to you, or helps you to find your next favorite book! I’m also very proud to say all 45 books I read this year were by female authors! It wasn’t totally intentional at first, but it just shows those are my favorite writers! I found each of their voices to be exactly what I needed, when I did, and they all taught me so much, so I thank them all for that.
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Rhode Island Frame Collection
I’m so excited to share the Rhode Island frame collection! This collection of frames is incredibly special to me, as each and every stem and flower I sourced and pressed myself in Rhode Island. The flowers were collected from flower stands on winding back roads, farmers markets, my in-law’s yard, and a local flower farm where I clipped the flowers myself.
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Framed Florals // Nonprofit & Organization Donations
Black lives matter. These past few days and weeks have involved a lot of learning, listening, peacefully protesting, and understanding what I need to do to intentionally create change. And from that, I’d like to do my part, and help how I can. That means first internally recognizing ways in which I can continue the movement, learn, and advocate. For my business that means pivoting the nonprofits and organizations I donate a portion of sales to. Beginning in late 2019 I started donating a portion of all sales to nonprofits and organizations that help our world, and our communities. At the heart of Framed Florals is a mission of bringing more flowers, positivity, and mindfulness into the world. To be completely clear, I’m not attaching these donations to minimize the efforts people are making to fight racism or profit off of what is going on, I’m trying to help in the way that feels right for Framed Florals, and help fight injustice through my platform. My main goal is to help where I can and support the causes I believe make our world better.
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Framed Florals // COVID Update
Hi Framed Florals friends! It’s been a crazy/sad/weird/tough last few weeks as covid19 has hit nyc. Being that Framed Florals is a non-essential business this has meant some changes and pivots were to come. I know we’re all SO excited to get to the other side of this, and look for brighter days, and I am too. I can’t wait to slowly work on all my framing and mock up queues. I can’t thank all of you enough for being SO patient as I navigate! Here’s what to expect going forward!
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