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Natalie Saxton's avatar

Finally getting my head above water to catch up on substack and DAMN ive missed your writing. enjoy that ice cream for dinner and please know that your galentines day brunch for your daughter will live rent free in my head for a long time <3

Elin Strong's avatar

I was hooked from the very first second, partly because I really enjoy the way you write but also because: phew, I'm not the only one managing a circus right now! But you're actually hosting events on top of it all, too, aaaaaandddddd looking the cutest in overalls? You're doing a great job. I hope your baby is feeling so much better!

Nicole Prince's avatar

How was I not subscribed?!!!!!! 🤦🏻‍♀️Changed that this very second!!!!

Marina Mofford's avatar

I’ll say it again, so so jealous you don’t look like super Mario in overalls! I too am so so sick of this long winter but James Taylor helps. For now, the best we can do is make a giant pot of tea and listen to James Taylor and maybe get around to booking that vacation 😉

sending you love during this relentless cold ❤️😘

Elin Strong's avatar

Srsly I wish I could wear overalls like that

Katelyn Cnossen's avatar

I am very inspired by you! 💘 I love how special you made Valentine’s Day. I want to do that for my son once he’s a bit older.

You’re an incredible mom!

Caitlin Brady's avatar

The cold is killing me this year. And I woke up to another dusting of snow this morning that was not on my radar! I wish we had the time and money to fly somewhere warmer in February but I usually make do with a trip to the gym sauna and hot tub every week. Love the white overalls. I’ll have to dig my old pair out of the back of the closet this week. Also the old navy barrels look so good on you! I like how they hit at the ankle. Hope you get a nice day off today and maybe tmw for lunar new year?

Tricia Torley's avatar

I was also surprised by this snow! I woke up and it was all cute and pretty, trying to convince me that it’s not slowly crushing my spirit 😂 I really need to find my way to a sauna, I think you’ve got the right idea.

Re: Old Navy, a lot of their stuff doesn’t hold up but I have actually found their jeans and some pants to be pretty solid — the overalls are 5+ years old. I’m only 5’1” and don’t want to have to tailor everything, so I appreciate that they have a good petite selection online.

Traci Landy's avatar

I am SO proud of you, Tricia! There is (as always) so much to love in this post — your overalls, the NARS concealer, the lotion bar, and the playlist I can’t wait to rock out to in my bloodwork waiting room today.

I hope everyone is feeling better. But honestly? A quick thank you… thank you for the reminder (yet again) to create our own community. Even when it feels scary to put ourselves out there (even if it’s a kinder party), the results are so special.

Tricia Torley's avatar

Aw, thank you Traci! Coming from Substack’s Chief Community Builder, that’s an amazing compliment 😭 Hope you’re enjoying the day off today!

not an influencer's avatar

you accomplished so much 👏🏻 and what a sweet valentines memory 💘

Tricia Torley's avatar

Thank you! We all could use a little more celebrating, I think ♥️

not an influencer's avatar

couldn’t agree more!

Natalia Herrera's avatar

Hope you are feeling better and the kids too. What week, but you survived!! For that lingering cough do a syrup of onion juice and honey. Those are my witch potions my husband always laughs but they do work ha! All outfits cute 🥰

Tricia Torley's avatar

Thank you Natalia! I may have to try that, I’m not above witchy potions lol

Natalia Herrera's avatar

Try it and report back ha!

Jaymee Geelan's avatar

I’m so impressed with the kinder party. I wish I would have done that for my daughter! Also love the outfits!

Tricia Torley's avatar

Thank you Jaymee! I highly recommend the party, they mostly just played on their own and parents got to chat and relax. Just maybe not hosting in the middle of cold/flu season for your own sanity 😂

Danielle's avatar

Your outfits are amazing (the overalls are my favorite, such a happy outfit!) but girl you have been through it! And you hosted? Must be youth. Thanks for linking my knitting post….always happy when someone else is thinking of starting. Let me know if you have any questions (and join the Knitting for Beginners group if you’re on Facebook - the folks there are amaaaazing!) ♥️

Tricia Torley's avatar

Oooh thanks for the tip! I have dabbled in knitting but I’ve never successfully finished anything. I’m so impressed by you making whole sweaters!

Ariane Anusbigian's avatar

Wow sounds like a WEEK but you wouldn’t know it from these pics! I love that you hosted a kindergarten galentines (looks adorableee) and you are preaching to the choir about this winter. I don’t mind the cold or snow either but it’s the sickness and school closures that get me!! And the lack of sun. Hang in there!! So glad you got to acupuncture - another favorite practice I’d like to get back to as well ❤️

Tricia Torley's avatar

Yes, the endless runny noses! This winter feels one hundred years long. I hope your time in the sunshine this week helps 🧡

Nicole Cherelle's avatar

Bowing down at everything you’ve done this week, I hope you have an easy one to counter — balance always 💕loving those Mary Janes in your outfits, they add something gorgeous to the silhouette. And appreciate the shoutout!

Nicole Cherelle's avatar

I mean… I’m solo parenting my 3 today and there’s no school or daycare. I sincerely hope it’s better for you 🙃

Tricia Torley's avatar

That is the opposite of a day off, I’m sending thoughts and prayers 😳

Nicole Cherelle's avatar

🤣 it’ll be okay, whenever I know I’ll be solo I immediately link up with friends. 3 mums are better than one! Hope you get some rest today 💙

Tricia Torley's avatar

Thank you Nicole! Starting with a long weekend has to help, right?