Cozy corners and golden hour glow ✨ Loving these soft neutrals – it’s like wrapping ourselves up in a favorite scarf after a long walk. Feels good to just *be*, doesn’t it? Here’s to simple moments an...

Here we go…

“Another glass, then,” I say, though my hand doesn't quite reach for the one sitting half-empty on the table. Not yet. It’s always been like this, hasn’t it? A slight hesitation, almost to convince yourself not to look too closely. This cashmere, of course - feels good against the skin, comforting when everything else isn’t. Though tonight, maybe too comfortable. Like we’re wrapped up tight, perhaps a little too tightly after all these years.

Your eyes, naturally. Always your eyes. They were blue, weren’t they? Or was that just the way the light caught them last time we saw each other. A flicker of doubt in those blues now, don’t think so? Probably only ours. We didn’t blather much during the kids’ wedding, did we? Just nodded politely at Emily’s cake smash, smiled bravely through Dad’s speech... mostly silent, same as usual.

That furrowed brow—well, not our fault if things got a bit messy, did it? Fifteen years ago, wasn’t it? Since he went. Everyone said it was simple, grief. But simpler than this quietness, certainly. More often than not, you simplyered into view, haven't you? The scent of woodsmoke and something vaguely masculine, back again, after all this time.

It’s funny, really. That small smile playing around the corners of your lips - did you notice? Almost missed it, amidst the dust motes dancing in the late afternoon sun. Maybe you thought we were being difficult. Perhaps.

Now, about that drink…”

Let us know what you think! Do you agree with the feeling of hesitant warmth? How do you think the wardrobe helps paint the picture? Let us know your thoughts below!