Initially, I sat down this morning to write about how awful this year has been. The world is upside down, I said a hard good bye to my aunt in September, and by December I was knee deep in caring for a parent. If I did one of those year-end recap best-of posts, ya’ll would literally call to see if I’m ok.
But what does it get me to swim around in all of that? It gets me nowhere.
So join me if you please while I reframe it right here on Substack.
…all the things that pull and hurt and make my heart feel heavy…they are hereby logs on my fire. And the fire will burn so warm and bright that it will light my way on the path to the bigger better brighter me.
Whew. That felt great! Moving on.
Just about the only thing that went right in 2025 was you, my friends. It was our biggest year yet and we were as humbled as ever to be entrusted with your deeply personal stories and keepsakes. This thing we have all created together called The Heirloomist continues to keep my and so many hearts connected and joyful.
Our photo studio reopens on Jan. 5 for another year of meaningful modern art. Until then, you can email me directly to get started with your photoshoot bookings, ask questions, or just say hello: theheirloomist@gmail.com
We’ve been honoring and celebrating the people, places, and things that tell your story for ten years and our hearts have never been more full. We are waiting, 2026. Let’s do this.
HNY, everyone. xShana
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