It is dark, but Winter Solstice is a time to honor the sun. Life continues through the dark as our evergreens are thriving in this wet time and standing tall. This time of year I love having dinner ready by 6pm and eating by candle light. After dinner I put on a headlamp and my dog Ochi gets a light up collar and we walk the quiet dark and damp neighborhood. You can feel the coziness of houses with wood stoves cranking out heat. The amber glow of dim lights that fill living rooms as everyone is winding down for the evening. The mood seems slow, but let’s be real, everything is still hectic and crazy this time of year! It doesn’t happen every day, but I strive for a moment of calm, a reminder to be patient, and to be thankful for all the things I have.
We are rounding out our 5th holiday season at Topaz Salon and want to thank all of you for your support. All of our stylists have been busy this season and we are beaming with gratitude. If you missed out on getting an appointment before the end of the year I am so sorry! Our January schedules are filling up so pop on our online booking and reserve your spot. BOOK DIRECT HERE
Some notes and reminders on our booking, our calendar is available to book roughly 9 weeks out online. Within that, each stylist can block out days and change their schedules as they need for time off etc. So just keep in mind that schedules shift and change. If the system says nothing is available at that moment more dates will open soon so you can check back or add to waitlist. If you need a specific date for an event or travel or something else just ask your stylist! Email is a great way to communicate with us!
In other news we have some very cool photography displayed at the salon. Artist Erika Lamothe took a trip to Iceland earlier this year. They brought along their film camera to document and we are thrilled to be hosting their work. Wednesday December 20th @ 6:00 we will have an artist reception. Come learn about Iceland travel and film photography! To preview the art and for more info ERIKA LAMOTHE PHOTOGRAPHY
Many of you have already heard about the local business fire at Harris Ave Cafe / The Old Independent. I started my Bellingham career in Fairhaven as a neighboring business and almost daily visitor for over 7 years to Tony’s coffee shop. The people and the space will forever be imprinted in my memory. Our community will miss that spot, please consider donating to the employees funds https://gofund.me/46f92351
I’m going to end this post with a reminder for everyone to be kind this season. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the moment of hustle and bustle and what our current needs are regardless of others. We all have different feelings around holidays, winter, and the general state of the world currently. Kindness is the most genuine yet simple gift that everyone has to give. Let’s all try to give more of it!!
Stay safe my friends!
xx ~ kelly