A Letter for February

Jun 12

Dear FIG Friends,

February always feels like a quiet pause to me. The days are still cold, and home becomes a place we really sink into. I find myself craving warmth-soft light in the evenings, meals that simmer slowly, small rituals that make ordinary days feel special.

As February unfolds, I hope you find small moments of warmth and ease wherever you are. There's no rush-spring is around the corner and will be here before you know it. Until then, may your days be cozy, your meals comforting, and your home a place you truly enjoy being. This month, I'm leaning into comfort, connection, and a little beauty right where I am.

A little way to add some cozy to your home, rather than big changes, I've been making small shifts that make the house feel warmer and more inviting.Relying more on lamps and candles instead of overhead lights has made such a difference. Even moving a chair or styling a shelf with a few favorite objects can completely change how a room feels.

What's cooking in my kitchen

February is comfort-food season in full swing. Think simple soups and cozy pastas.I've been loving meals that feel nourishing but unfussy— things you can make once and enjoy for days. And of course, a warm drink in the afternoon feels like a little ritual all on its own.

Games & Screen- Free Fun

This month, I'm reaching for simple games that invite connection— cards, board games, puzzles, or even conversation starters at the dinner table. There's something so grounding about gathering around a table with no agenda other than being together. Speaking of screen-free, for the past 2 years I practice screen free Sundays. Before I go to bed. Saturday evening I set my phone to Do Not Disturb. I leave my phone either on my bathroom or kitchen counter and I don't check it until I wake up Monday morning. It very quickly became one of my favorite rituals I practice as it offers me some solitude and peace from the outside world.

Bringing Nature Indoors(even in Winter) Even though everything outside feels quiet, I still love bringing bits of nature inside. Bare branches in a vase, herbs on the windowsill, or even a bowl of pinecones can make a space feel alive. I've also been trying to open the windows for a few minutes each day-just enough fresh air to remind me that seasons are always changing.

"Let's stop measuring our days by degree of productivity

and start experiencing them

by degree of presence." Alan Watts