It's the Monday morning after a bittersweet last weekend at Alina. I’m an Enneagram 7, which means I don’t exactly love sitting with uncomfortable feelings, and I definitely felt that this weekend. If I didn't think about it, kept moving, kept chatting, kept doing—I was fine. But some of you stopped by and really wanted to know how I was doing, and thank you. And I’m sorry if I cried. I truly am feeling all the things.
I’m relieved. My lease is up, the kids are busy, and there’s just so much going on that I didn’t feel like I was giving everything—my shop, my family, myself—the attention it deserved. But I loved it. I loved curating a space filled with beautiful things. I loved sourcing items that brought joy and made life feel a little brighter. I loved creating a place that felt inviting and peaceful.
So, as I step back from the shop, I’m not saying goodbye. Instead, I’m excited to try something new. Design, fashion, and creating beautiful, inviting spaces will always be in my heart. I’ve decided to share these passions with you here. I don't have it all figured out (in fact, I’m not sure what I’m doing at all yet), but I just couldn’t hit delete on all my accounts and walk away. This is not the end of a journey—it’s the evolution of it.
If I were still running the shop, I'd be knee-deep in trying to pick out fall and holiday clothes right now, while I still haven’t even decided what to wear for this spring, let alone what’s for dinner tonight. 😂 But hey, here I am, diving into this new chapter. And honestly? I'm so relieved I don’t have to pick out sweaters in the middle of figuring out what’s for supper. But don’t worry, I’m still here to share my favorite things—home inspo, style picks, recipes, and more!
Thanks for following along, and I can’t wait to see where this adventure takes us! 🙌