November??!
That’s crazy.
So October flew by, and I am looking forward to really slowing down this month. Daylight Savings helps with that for sure. Good luck getting me out of the house past 5pm for the next few months. It’s holiday season over here! 🎄
This month, I’m working on a brand refresh for a past client, packaging designs, and traveling to Philadelphia to speak to FAers! I’ve never been, so let me know if you have recs for me.
Hope you have a delightful month!
October Recap:
went to two weddings for dear friends of ours!
traveled to Chicago to speak to FAers
got a brand new power chair!!! more to come on that soon
made lots of cozy dinners (soups, casseroles, pot roast)
hosted “Spanish Night” at our house - we shared our honeymoon photos and made food we ate in Spain
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to read my newsletter! I hope it lets you breathe for a minute and leaves you feeling inspired for the month ahead. If you’d like me to cover a specific topic in this newsletter, send me a message! 🫶🏼
Our honeymoon was even better thanks to the wonderful accessibility in Spain! 🇪🇸👩🏼🦼➡️ Thanks to my husband for always taking videos for me when I ask 😅🫶🏼
Client Spotlight:
Eleven101 Collective
Grand Opening Oct. 8–11
It’s been so fun to watch Eleven101 Collective go from my screen to real life over the past few months. MY logo on a building?! 🤯
If you’re in the Des Moines area, check it out and shop hundreds of local makers, creatives, and curators.
Join me on PatientsLikeMe!
Living with Friedreich’s Ataxia can be isolating. But it does not have to be! There is something powerful about connecting with people who really understand what you are going through. That’s where PatientsLikeMe and their FA community come in. If you are living with FA or caring for someone who is, this space is worth checking out.
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Experiences I’ve Had Thanks to FA
When I was first diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia in 2019 at the age of 22, I felt like I wouldn’t be able to participate in all the joyful experiences in life I had expected to.
Over the years, I’ve had so many opportunities and experiences that have consistently proved that inner belief to be all wrong.
October Favorites
A few of my essentials when traveling with FA
Mud by Remi Wolf
I’ve been listening to this nonstop for weeks. Love Remi and LOVE this album!
Listen!
Fall garlands
I know people are starting to decorate for Christmas, but I wanted to share this cute paper garland I made for fall!
Pumpkins tutorial
Maple leaves tutorial
My fave shops in Galena, IL
The Neighborhood
clothing & curated gifts
Hideaway Home
new & vintage decor
Galena Canning Co.
handcrafted jams, sauces, dips galore
Pasta Perfetta
authentic, imported pasta from around the world
That’s all for this month’s newsletter! I hope you found some inspiration from it. Wishing you a delightful month ahead!
