09/06/2023
We all have a true North Star, a beautiful guiding force from the reaches of this wildly unfathomable universe, when we learn to trust that voice, we will walk our truest path. In a world that reflects both the brightest light and darkest night, it reminds us that this life is perfectly imperfect and that what is meant for us will manifest if we let go of the things that we are no longer meant to hold on to. I remember the first time I opened the door of what would become Duchess & Duke, I saw my past, present and future. This space would hold the dream my sister Maddie & I dreamed together, I would get to realize that dream and let it go because there was always another path waiting at the precipice of its end. I am still holding tight to this very moment, something I know will take me time to fully realize and release. It’s been a remarkable path, filled with all the light & darkness this universe infinitely reflects.
So many people asked me “what’s next?!” and not to sound cliché but there’s a reason why that question came up so often - it served to remind me that there is a big beautiful next yet to be discovered. I am eternally grateful to every single beautiful soul that shared this path with me, I have no words, just infinite love for striding with me while I held a space for someone who forever changed my world. To my beautiful sister Maddie, I hope I did you proud, you are forever the light that guides me from places unknown. To my amazing mama, thank you for being my True North and giving me my life blood from which I get to manifest this wildly beautiful life. To my papa who taught me to brave and to believe that I am enough - your light will never be lost on me. To my brother Misio & his beautiful wife Amanda, thank you for rooting for me from afar, I am beyond grateful for that love. To Benji who helped me build a home within myself, to become the woman I am, to stride with me and then release when our love had taken us to where we needed to be, thank you. To Kara who became my ride or die, the sister I needed when life changed my course, there are no words, just love.
To the community who perpetually supported me, cheered me on and gave me the light to be brave, I am forever indebted in your service - I will walk forward always giving the love & light you gave to me. The word profound seems rather inadequate to describe what owning Duchess & Duke in this city has been to me but it’s the only way I can adequately allocate its impact. It has forever changed me and I am beyond blessed for this chapter of my life. My parting words are to be brave, to know that anything you believe in is worth it, it’s not about the destination but the beautiful mess of a journey that brings you there. Every life is worth being witnessed so shine bright, you matter.
With all my love and gratitude, thank you so much for being part of my journey, xo Kasia
