Photo: Michael Paniccia
I know it’s been a long hiatus since I posted. Some of it has been the holidays, some of it as always is having lots going on. But more of it probably is that I feel I have reached a saturation point. I am satiated with constant, fast and ever moving digital content. I feel overfed and so full I have not been able to move. So I have not been so inspired.
The world of fashion for the most part goes off the grid from the week before Christmas until today. In that absence I realized that it’s not going fast in and of itself that has caused me to be saturated and satiated, it’s not having time to dream and fill myself with the kind of healthy inspiration that comes from interacting with real people, not just looking at screens. It’s not having the time to digest and metabolize all that i am seeing, hearing, smelling, touching and feeling. It’s not having enough real.
It was actually a real conversation with my enchanting niece and thoughtful nephew that gave me some real assistance. They gave me very smart advice about how to get back on track with my book proposal, which frankly has been stuck in the mud. Their advice was simple: really connect with your followers and see what they would like to know. Since I already asked all of you about writing a book, I posted on Instagram and Facebook and received the same generous response I aways get from you.
Let’s just say I am WILDLY excited to write this book. Because in effect, it is a collaboration between me and my followers. They have told me what they want to know about and I will be creative about how I want to answer.
On other notes, I excited to tell you I will be doing a monthly newsletter. starting at the end of the month. I will be collaborating on that with my upstairs neighbor (who took the photo above) a fashion photographer who I feel almost as comfortable with as Calvin. Calvin BTW will be starting his own very exciting project so I can’t have him all to myself! I am doing a bit of the a re-design of the blog so stay tuned later in the month.
The theme of the first newsletter is Comfort. For me this year comfort will be less is more in all things except connecting and collaborating.
And finally, this spring semester I will be honored for 20 years of service at my university. It will be a lovely swan song.
Happy New Year and thanks for everything!
xxLyn
May your new year be filled with comfort, connection, and collaboration! Thanks for being you.
So many good things happening to you in 2019 – a newsletter and re-designing the blog ,I am really looking forward to what your creative mind will give us ! You will be honoured for your services at your university – many, many congratulations. Enjoy it all so much. Ruth, London
You are retiring from teaching university! Sounds like a lot of major transitions. I look forward to your book!
A new chapter of life is ready to open for you! I look forward with great excitement to your newsletter and to the book!
At the end of May I too leave the school I founded 25 years ago. I am plotting my own new creative ventures.
The beautiful aspect across all your endeavors is your honesty and authenticity. Looking forward to your re-designing and new beginnings.
Noel
Lyn,
THANK YOU for giving me another thing to look forward to in 2019. I enjoy your posts and reading your community’s comments. Its nice to hear what is on the minds of other women, and its a good reminder of how important it is to share opinions and insight in a positive manner. Wishing you and the readers the best of everything in 2019.
Susan
Exciting time for you and exciting news for us! Thank you for the wonderful perspective of riding the wave with you while making your book and implementing all other changes you’re planning. How exhilarating everything must feel for you!
Wishing you a fabulous 2019 !
Hi Lyn,
I look forward to your progression of a new book and upcoming newsletter. I can relate to what you are saying about trying to "digest" all the things we are bombarded by in our creative lives. This year, I want to really digest some of the amazing things I see, enjoy my friends more and smell the roses.
Happy New Year!
Thanks for all you do!
Nancy
Happy New Year Lyn! Sorry to you’ve been been feeling "stuck" about the book. Often a conversation with someone can be enough to flick a switch and get things going again (I felt that way after our conversation in October). I hope your last term at the university goes well – a lovey swan song indeed.
The contagious power of that beautiful look ?? marvellous & enchanting ? love your creative & modern style dear ❤️
I just subscribed to your website and I am so excited to be a part of it!
I am happy to have you!
What are you selling, and how much is it?
Inspiration and it’s for free.
And it inspirational it certainly is!! 🙂
Godspeed Lynn!
Patience too.
I just found your site and root for you!
To me, embracing change is a challenge, with custom cadences.
Enjoy the adventure!