05/09/2025
I wonder if a day will come where I don’t feel guilty for taking time off. Yesterday I felt complete disappointment in the time I have taken away from Remnants. What this brand stands for is so innately important to me. From the time I finished school and went to university I gave up free time, friendships, moments with family, and other ambition or goal. When I finished uni I started Remnants. I remember days where I worked full time, my breaks would consist of replying to emails and messages, no lunch eaten. My evenings and mornings sat in my studio at my sewing machine, right until it was time for bed. This year, I moved to Australia, and while I thought I could do it all, and in some ways I still did, I couldn’t. For the first time in years I have put Remnants second and myself first. My relationship, my other ambitions, my health, my hobbies! And like many I can’t help but feel the guilt of what came second.
After months of building a life here in Australia, I feel like I am very very close to finding some kind of normal, some kind of routine, stability, and I have tried so hard to create this. What I forget is that this ‘stability’ is all so I can continue working on remnants.
I can’t wait for this new chapter, it is going to be, more ethical, more sustainable and more inclusive than ever. 💕
For now make sure you jump in on our incredible giveaway. We are so proud to be made in Aotearoa!
