Overwhelmed

Ever have one of those days where something tiny — spilling your coffee, a broken hanger, or losing a favorite button — suddenly brings you to tears? You know it’s not really about the coffee. Those little meltdowns are often a sign that your mind and heart are carrying too much. And lately, my body has been reminding me of that too — a stubborn bout of sciatica that whispers (okay, shouts) that I’ve been pushing myself too hard.

The other night, I found myself surrounded by vintage pieces, half-finished projects, and a dozen new ideas scribbled on sticky notes. My brain was buzzing — not with excitement, but overwhelm.

I love what I do. Hunting for hidden gems, creating, curating… but sometimes my creativity runs faster than I can catch up. And when everything feels important, nothing gets done.

Lately, I’ve been coming back to an old song from the 1970s — Anne Murray’s “One Day at a Time,” released in 1976. The lyric “One day at a time, sweet Jesus” hits differently when life feels like it’s moving too fast. There’s something beautifully grounding in that message — a reminder that we’re not meant to do everything all at once. Just take today as it comes, and trust that tomorrow will meet you when it’s ready.

So here’s what I’ve been doing to ground myself lately:

Brain-dump everything. Every idea, task, and “maybe one day” goes on paper. It gets it out of my head and makes space to breathe.
Pick one tiny step. Not the perfect one — just the next one. Maybe it’s photographing one item or writing one caption.
Remind myself: I don’t have to do it all today. Growth still counts when it’s slow.
Reconnect with why I started. Because this isn’t just a business — it’s about storytelling, nostalgia, and giving new life to old treasures.

If your creative brain ever feels like it’s working against you — you’re not alone. Sometimes the most powerful move isn’t to hustle harder… it’s to pause, breathe, and start with one small thing.

🤍 One idea at a time, one piece at a time — it all adds up.