The Painted Way Presents Pre-Orders End March 27th Heirlooms In The Making Reader I recently watched Widow Clicquot, the story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, born in 1777—the woman behind Veuve Clicquot champagne. After her husband, François Clicquot, passed away, she was left with debt, uncertainty, and a future that society told her was no longer hers to shape. In a time when women were not allowed to own businesses, she defied expectations, outmaneuvered men, transformed an unstable enterprise...

Happy Friday Reader Welcome back to The 5 Things Friday Coffee Break! This is my weekly roundup of fun, creative, and personal growth-inspired finds that I think you’ll love. After eight years of writing this newsletter (wow!), I’ve decided it’s time to shake things up—just a little! But don’t worry, the heart of this email isn’t changing. Instead, I’m adding a few fresh elements to make it even better. In Each Issue: ☕ The Weekly Brew: A more personal note from me each week 📝 Journaling...

From The Desk of Alisha WielfaertThe Painted Way & Yoke and Abundance Celebrating The End Of The Light Returns Collection Dear Reader, My studio's been a total wreck since I began The Light Returns Residency. I like to paint in a clean, organized, tidy space, but mostly, I don't keep things that way while working. Flashback to when I was 15 my family moved into a house that would become my parents' forever home. I was told I could paint my room whatever color I wanted. Being a moody 90s...