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Congratulations Card

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Part of the Lizzie for SMUG exclusive collection.

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Gold foil lettering
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I’m still loving terrazzo. Its maybe even my fave ‘trend’, dare I say it, of the year. I don’t really tend to pay much attention to trends. I guess a lot of buyers in my position would think that was absolutely bonkers, but it’s just not how things have ever worked at SMUG. The whole concept around trends just doesn’t float my boat. I’m sure I’m subconsciously effected by trends of course. I’m influenced by the exhibitions, magazines, new architecture and design installations, fashion, food and Instagram grids of ‘the moment’. There is a common zeitgeist. However, I try to curate, buy for, develop and grow SMUG with my heart, my gut and my soul. Just like with my own home and wardrobe, I like to buy what I feel I’ll love forever, that aligns to my personal sensibility and that brings me joy. I know myself and I know what I like and goodness knows I’m a hoarder who likes to like said things for a long long time. How do you feel about trends?

“Playing big doesn't come from working more, pushing harder, or finding confidence. It comes from listening to the most powerful and secure part of you, not the voice of self-doubt.”
Tara Sophia Mohr, Playing Big @tarasophiamohr

I’ve needed a fair amount of wisdom and patience this last fortnight. I’ve been trying to be kind to myself whilst all the while finding time to chip away at the huge and ever growing to do list. How do you go about prioritising tasks when every one of them falls into the urgent and important box? It’s been a bit exhausting to be honest but as well as the failings, the jobs that just couldn’t get done and the occasional missed opportunity, there have been moments of real satisfaction, self care, pride and accomplishment. I’ve been doing my absolute best to live my best version of what work life balance could look like over these two full on weeks and although I’m super happy and excited to have @dapperdang around again to help with the buba, I’m also really quite impressed with myself and how I’ve managed to keep so many plates in the air under rather more stretched than usual circumstances. I’ve been thinly spread for sure. But I think I’ve been present everywhere I needed to be and for that I am grateful. #bekindtoyourself #worklifebalance #howtocurateyourlife

Party Bamboo Dinner Set and Terrazzo Rose Bamboo Plate by @fermlivingkids shown here on Stan’s @vitsoe shelves in his Nursery. 🍍 salt and pepper shakers my own :) Shop our Kids edit for more over at www.ifeelsmug.com #linkinbio

Our latest SMUG NEWSLETTER just went LIVE! If you’re not subscribed hop on over to our contact page at www.ifeelsmug.com to sign up. Or you can have a wee look on our Facebook page or twitter feed as I’ve just posted it to both :D x

Looking for something chilled and creative to do tomorrow? Come along to Drawing Club #upstairsatsmug run by the lovely @manolyaisik #teamsmug Maybe you’d like to draw more but you find it hard to make time for it or to get started on your own? If so, Drawing Club is for you. Manolya has planned a relaxed afternoon of drawing, experimenting with different materials and meeting like-minded people. Tickets are available at www.manolyaisik.com or pop over to Manolya’s instagram for more info. Hope to see you there. #smuglovesdrawing #smuglovesmanolya

Some SMUG @sticky.lemon faves for you. Envelope Pencil Case and Small Backpack in Denim Blue, as well as the Patches Set, all available at SMUG both in store and online. #smuglovesstickylemon

The pink is my fave! Borosilicate Mugs - perfect for hot drinks. Now in at SMUG. Super pretty for herbal teas. #ifeelsmug #timefortea #haydk

We are so happy with our @seasonpapercollection edit available online and in store at SMUG. #seasonpaper #smuglovesstationery

This week I am practicing what I preach and have decided to be kind to myself - even with the nagging fear that taking time to rest and avoid burnout might be ‘bad for business’. I have tonsillitis and am totally run down and exhausted so have decided to give the podcast a half term this week. Firstly, I am so sorry to disappoint. I know many of you enjoy a fresh #howtocurateyourlife episode for your Tuesday commute or to keep you company whilst working from home and I’m so very grateful to you for listening. I hope you understand that after a lot of thinking about what to do, I feel I must practice the same goals of work life balance, personal health (both mental and physical) and self care that I value so highly. Secondly, I want to encourage you to do the same. Do you need the day off? A week off? Even just taking the afternoon off to rest, rejuvenate and be kind to yourself could make the world of difference. Not just to your well-being but also to your family, your friends, your business and career. Fill your cup today people. Whatever it is you need to do to nourish yourself, I challenge you to do today. #howtotakeaweekoff #howtonourishyourself #fillyourcup #howtotaketheafternoonoff

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