Our Spring Collection

This blog post captures that specific Minnesota magic—the moment the heavy winter coat finally stays in the closet and the "Bucket List" comes out of the drawer.

In Minnesota, we don’t just "have" spring—we earn it.

After a long, white winter of hunkering down, there is a specific morning in May when the air finally smells like damp earth instead of ice. It’s the sound of the first crack of the lake ice and the sight of that first stubborn green sprout. For my mom and me, this isn’t just a change in weather; it’s a soul-deep sigh of relief.

Spring is the ultimate season for new beginnings. It’s the time of year when we stop saying "someday" and start "crossing off" the dreams we’ve been harboring all winter.

If you’ve been following our journey, you know that "The Bucket List" is more than just a phrase to us. It’s the mission that fuels this store. As my mom transitions into her next phase of medical care, we aren't just looking at the road ahead—we’re looking at the adventures we still have to have.

This collection is inspired by that energy. It’s about the freshness of a May morning and the courage it takes to start something new, whether that’s a new art project, a new fitness goal, or a new way of navigating a challenge.

We’ve curated this collection to be the "kit" for your own spring awakening:

• The First Dip: Our Spring Swimwear is designed for that brave first plunge into the lake (or the local pool) when you’re ready to wash off the winter blues.
• The Planning Phase: Our Spring Journals are the perfect place to map out your seasonal goals. Whether you’re sketching garden layouts like my mom or tracking your own milestones, these pages are a blank slate for your "new beginning."
• The Adventure Essentials: From Backpacks ready for the first dry trail to Mugs meant for that first cup of coffee on the porch, every piece carries the brightness of the season.

Every purchase from the Spring Collection does more than just prepare you for the sun. It directly helps my mom transition into her next phase of care with grace and energy. You are helping her "cross off" her own list, one May morning at a time.

As an artist who has mastered almost every medium (we’re still working on those watercolors!), my mom has always seen the world as a work in progress. This spring, we invite you to join her in that perspective. Shake off the frost, step into the light, and let’s see what we can create together.