One year ago today at 05:05 in the morning you came into this world and changed our lives in the most incredible way. You brought us love that we never knew could exist.
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We follow you, hold your hand, and sometimes just watch in amazement as you pass baby milestones and grow into a, still little, man. From your contagious and cheeky smiles to your rockstar dance moves. Your “Gollum” crawl and obsession with the song “Itsy Bitsy Spider,” which you make us sing on repeat for perhaps longer than the song deserves. Your snuggles when we read books to each other. And your bright and smiling eyes as you learn to clap hands, kiss us, or tell us what (we think) you want.
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You are our pride and joy, our greatest accomplishment. And you are now a 1 year old! As you continue to grow you will have times of happiness and times of disappointment. Life has ups and downs and is not always fair. But we want you to know that if you fall down, you can always find your way to get back up. And we will always be watching over you, thinking about you, and loving you.
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Our darling boy, we wish you only the best in life. May you always know your worth and how precious you are.
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You still have much to learn from life, but consider these important truths from mum and dad as a starting point:
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Always be true to yourself - know, accept, love, and embrace who you are. We are all unique and that is not only absolutely okay, but is also worth celebrating.
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Work hard for your successes, as the rewards are richer when earned fairly. Don’t take shortcuts that cause harm and always take the high road.
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Be mindful of others and the world around you. Value common ground, respect differences, and always give back what you receive.
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And finally: make sure to enjoy life, treat yourself, and live to the full. While we all have responsibilities, our lives are here and now, with those we love around us, with whom our happiness is best when shared.
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Happy 1st Birthday Erik Mikael, thank you for teaching us the meaning of unconditional love ❤️
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AD | Wearing the most perfect timeless dress from @hotmamas_clothing made using surplus designer fabric which would have otherwise ended up in landfill 🙌🌎♻️
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All pieces from Hotmamas are handmade to order in London from organic, ethical, fair-trade, vintage or dead stock natural fabrics. The brand only works with a London based factory where all employees are treated fairly.
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The dress is a great day to night number made using a light opaque cotton with dot print details. The design for the dress was inspired by a dress that, Monique, the designer found while rummaging in her mother's trunk. She decided to reconstruct the dress to make it slightly more contemporary. As the dress is made using surplus designer fabric, there is only a limited number of dresses which can be made using this fabric so if you love it as much as I do make sure to head over to Hotmamas before it's gone.
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It is such a beautiful and flattering piece and has now been added to my A/W capsule wardrobe for many years to come - so you will be seeing a lot more of this dress 😍
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AD | There is a great feeling in wearing a garment that respects both humans and nature 💙🌲👫
This beautiful responsibly produced dress was sent to me from @kindomshop and is made using bamboo and indigenous textile.
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The tribal stripes in the dress were created by indigenous Apayao artisans from the Cordilleras in the northern part Philippines, using handwoven techniques passed down through the generations.
The stripes are characterized by dominant red stripes interlaced with white and black yarns. Traditionally used as women’s skirts and men’s loincloths, these fabrics were generally worn during rituals and special occasions, such as weddings and cultural festivals.
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There are beautiful indigenous fashion and design traditions from all parts of the world. It’s important to respect these designs and traditions and reject their appropriation for commercial use - essentially stealing the ideas and arts of others without permission, credit, or fair compensation. This is especially critical as indigenous people around the world are facing exploitation and a man-induced climate crisis.
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@kindomshop is currently in London and giving a talk tonight at @pausefashionhub about the role of indigenous people in sustainable fashion. Head over to my stories to get your free ticket! 🌿
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