Love, Logan

 26- Year 26 was hard. Flat hard. However, it’s the year I learned the most.  So without further ado, here are 26 things I learned this year.  1. A relationship does not define you. 2. It is okay to be alone. 3. You are stronger than you think. 4. Tomorrow is a new day.  5. You need a good support system. Family, friends, co-workers. 6. Pain is temporary. 7. Silence is powerful. 8. Get rid of items that don’t bring you joy.  9. We, as humans, don’t deserve pets. They are salt of the earth.  10. An iced coffee can cure just about anything. 11. The Keto diet & a good workout program does wonders.  12. Buy the plane ticket.  13. Dance and sing as loud as you can, as if no one is watching.  14. Say yes, even if you’re scared.  15. Take pictures. That means selfies, too. 16. Confrontation can be difficult but handle it with class & grace. 17. Cherish the quiet moments as much as you do the fun ones.  18. Let people help you. You ...

 Call your mom- I recently was a guest speaker for The Tough Love Society, a community of women looking to strengthen themselves through mentorship and fellowship.  We chatted about all the things- building business’, routines, failure, success, seasons of struggle and mental health.  At the end, she asked me to give some advice and parting words. Here were my thoughts- 1. You are worthy, you are loved and don’t you forget it.  2. Give yourself some grace when navigating life. It is tough enough as it is. 3. You can teach yourself how to do just about anything on Google. Don’t let “I don’t know where to start” keep you from your dreams.  4. Call your mom or whoever your “person” is. The ones closest to you will be joyful on the hills with you and will stand by you in the valleys. They know the right things to say regardless of the season you’re in. Thank you for the invite, Haley. Very humbled by the ask ❤️ For all things TTLS, follow my girl on Instagram, @Hale...

  Fun- Someone recently asked me, “What do you do for fun?”  Seems like a very simple, easy question but for me I struggled to answer. I genuinely could not come up with something I like to do for “fun”.   The correct answer to the question should have been “work”. I spend 99% of my time building, creating and focused on checking things off my lists. But something told me that was not a good enough answer? Assumably because we often classify fun as extracurricular activities. However, after much thought, work IS a good enough answer. It is what I enjoy the most. I enjoy the process, the challenge and it’s engrained in my sense of self.  Stand firm in what you love and what makes you YOU. And if it’s work, like me, own it. There is nothing wrong with being a worker  🐝 . 

I would label myself as a dreamer. Passionate about the process. Always pushing, building and chasing. Sometimes the dreams being so far out of reach, I question how much time it will take to achieve them.  However, the one thing I try not to do is question my ability to make those dreams a reality.  I have found, more often than not, when I start to doubt my abilities it usually is coming from an external source. In our society, I believe it is common for others to be intimidated by success or to pass judgment on the idea you’re working towards.  If you’re a dreamer like me, wear the label with pride. Surround yourself with those who support you. Take pride in having vision and don’t let others diminish what you are capable of.  Holland Street boutique, my biggest dream, just celebrated its one year anniversary and it is the most fulfilling and rewarding journey I have ever been on.   “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them ❤️.” -Wal...

  Hand written-   From a young age, I was taught to write thank you cards. It didn’t matter the occasion or the item, you sat down at the kitchen table and put your gratitude on paper. I found a lot of joy in writing the cards and the same joy has carried into my adult life.  It is a simple, quick task but the weight of the thank you card? Immeasurable. It is true, we don’t always know what other people are facing behind closed doors and I guarantee the card will bring a sliver of happiness or a smile to the person reading.  In my opinion, you don’t need an occasion or a gift to send a card. If you are thinking of someone and what they mean to you/your business, a simple “thank you for being in my life” note is still very impactful.  With technology continuing to grow, hand written cards are a dying trend but this is my plea to bring it back  ❤️  

Dogs. We simply don’t deserve them.   I know I could not have made it this past year without mine.  Dogs are always happy. Wake up in the morning… happy. Laying on the couch…. happy. Just got home…. happy.  Someone once told me, “Every morning look at your dog. They are always smiling, full of joy, ready to please. It immediately puts you in a better mood.”  Their joy is infectious.  My words of encouragement are not “act like a dog” but actually kind of, yes.  I think we can all do a more conscious job of bringing genuine joy & happiness to those in our life.