10/06/2026
I've been a little quiet on here lately, but don't worry all is good.
I'm just learning to adapt to a new chapter of life—one where my adult children no longer live at home.
I don't think anyone really prepares you for how big that change feels as a mum. I'm still their mum, of course, but the role shifts almost overnight, and if I'm honest, I've found that harder than I expected.
Turns out nobody warns you that this stage can feel a bit like grief and freedom all rolled into one.
I've felt angry, sad, emotional, guilty, grateful... sometimes all in the same day. I've been a bit all over the place and probably not the best company.
When I'm trying to make sense of my feelings, I tend to do what I've always done—hide under a rock for a while and process everything quietly before reappearing.
So if I've seemed a little absent, that's why.
I'm still here (wave 👋), still pouring candles, packing orders, and working away behind the scenes. Thank you so much for every order, message and bit of support—it means more than you know.
For now, I'm just giving myself permission to feel all the feelings and take a little extra time to adjust to this new normal.
I'm sure I'll find my feet eventually. In the meantime, if anyone needs me, I'll be by the river, in the sea, or hiding behind a candle somewhere 🤣🤣
Lots of love
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