Like a Garden in the Winter
A new illustrated essay for a new season ❄️
Hello there! And welcome to Dandelion Seeds, an illustrated newsletter that’s hand-painted and hand-lettered, from my desk to yours.
After going behind the scenes of Dandelion Seeds these past few weeks, I’m excited to be getting back to the heart of things today: with a new illustrated essay for you, about the seasons of life that strip everything away and reveal our essence.
I can’t wait to hear what you think, and if there’s someone you know who might enjoy it, please feel free to send the story their way, too.
With love,
Candace
*Source: The New York Times
Gosh, yes, so much resonance. I remember doing the same when I moved from the UK to New Zealand. I shipped just 5 boxes and gave everything else away. It felt like a deep cleansing, very freeing, and what I remember most clearly from that time is how many new things flooded into my life in the year that followed to fill the space - new jobs, relationships, furniture, connections. It's said that nature abhors a vacuum and it can be interesting to create a space and then see what shows up. I see this in my garden too - nature doesn't leave things empty for very long 💚
This was a lovely post. A new way to look at major change. Lots to think about and mull over as the seasons, and the garden, of our lives evolves over time. Love the thoughts and pictures, a visual diary. I have started my own visual diary because of your inspiration, and already I find it interesting to see my thoughts and drawings as my life unfolds and I understand the importance of every day.