09/29/2026
Alright, I guess it’s time to announce some bittersweets news….
I’ll be closing the doors of Darling Desperada in Worcester at the end of October ☹️
Honestly, this wasn’t really the plan. I wanted to keep my little shop for as long as I could while I ventured off to Maine. But the economy is sh*tty, people are spending less, and bookings in Worcester have slowed down enough that continuing to drive back and forth just doesn’t make sense for me anymore. I can’t justify spending the time, gas, and energy to make the trip when my books aren’t filling. Real heartbroken to say at the least 💔
It’s definitely bittersweet. I’ve put a LOT into this little space in ⛓ 𝕹𝖊𝖜 𝕿𝖗𝖆𝖉𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 ⛓ and into building Darling Desperada, and I’ve met some really amazing people because of it. I’m so grateful for everyone who has supported me, booked with me, bought something, came to an event, or just followed along. I’m grateful for my family here at New Tradition and all the nights it’s given me. I’m also grateful for BRITTANY joining me when I was so overbooked I was about to die cause I wanted to make everyone happy. We’ve really made this little shop something special!
So — October will be my last month in Worcester. If you’ve been meaning to get in, this is your sign to book because once those doors close, they’re closed. In the meantime, I have my studio in Maine if you’re in the Portland area and I also am trying to focus more on press ons!
I don’t totally know what the next chapter looks like yet, but I know I’m ready for something different.
Thank you for popping it in, bi***es! 😭🖤