01/01/2026
A Letter of Gratitude to our Community:
🖤✨ Happy New Year! ✨🖤
Finding the right words for this post was hard. I’ve thought about everything over and over, and I’m honestly flooded with emotion. One thing I know for sure—our doors wouldn’t be open without you.
In the absence of faith, there is fear. In the presence of faith, there is trust—even when nothing makes sense. I took a huge leap this year and kept going when the odds were truly stacked against everything… especially the numbers. Being wildly optimistic was the one thing that held steady.
Then it happened—the moment that changed everything. I believe every stage of growth comes with a defining moment. Ours came when complete strangers walked through our doors with so much love, grace, and kindness. Kindness was the one that stood out the most.
Right as I was about to admit I didn’t make it, through all that had been thrown our way in the first year being open, I saw something different. It came out of left field so unexpected… then everything changed. It was incredible to talk with so many of you about everything and nothing all at once. I tried to hide it, but I struggled with exhaustion—I know that was obvious. Yet each one of you saw the mess, the trials, the mistakes, and looked right past them to see the bigger picture. That is grace, and it was received deeply.
This year was stressful, to say the least—but every day I was reminded that most people are good. I was reminded of why I started this journey as a new business owner in the first place. I was as green as they come, and still, you showed up. Through every hurdle, here we are—thankful, grateful, and blessed beyond measure.
Still learning, still growing, and ready to tackle whatever comes next.
As we welcome 2026, I want to reflect on how we turned unexpected challenges into real growth, all thanks to your incredible support. We’ve grown into a true family of artisans and friends, and your support means everything to us. For everyone who stuck with us through the messy times—we are so deeply grateful. This whole journey started as an idea tossed around by two best friends, fresh out of high school, in a college dorm, 11 years ago. The fact that we’ve made it to this point will forever be a testament to what faith and a great community can do. This was meant to be more than a place of shopping. It was built with the idea of being a safe place for EVERYONE —no exceptions. Created with the reminder that even in the messiest seasons, there is always a silver lining waiting to be found.
As we move into 2026, we’ve got a big announcement coming soon that we can’t wait to share. In the meantime, we wish each and every one of you a new year filled with grit, grace, and endless blessings. May 2026 bring you growth, joy, love, and adventures beyond what you can imagine. 2025 will be a year we never forget—now onto the next chapter with the same heart and vibes that carried us through.🌱
With all our love and endless gratitude,
The Silver Lining Collective Team