Well seems I’m a little bit behind posting this, but back to getting caught up.

2018 was a very different year for me. I spent the beginning of the year taking a break after damaging my wrist from the crazy winter season before and did my best to manage my time properly so I never spent long periods straining it while screening. I admit at times I failed because of professional procrastination leaving me no choice but to push through.

Then once summer rolled around big changes happened with my mom, who was helping me at my markets, taking a promotion at her job (yeah) and moving back to Calgary (boo). I decided it was best to just cut back on markets and left City Market DT which I’d been at for almost 10 years. It was a tough call but with my wrist and a focus to manage work/life balance was the right call.

Then winter season came and I was basically MIA. I had cut back my winter shows after knowing I needed to take winter easy, but it became one of my toughest winter seasons with Baron becoming very sick after a surgery. I had to cancel a major show last minute and staff others (thank you Lisa) since I couldn’t be there and needed to be with him. To say my head wasn’t in the game was a complete understatement. He needed my focus and I’m so thankful and happy he made a full recovery.

So to sum 2018 up … well it can shove it. I have so much to be thankful for and things could have been a lot worse, but I’m happy to move on and into 2019 with fresh eyes and a fresh start!

In all the blah a lot of really amazing things were started and got put on hold. I’m excited to pick them back up and show you all my fun plans and new products!

Whiteout is turning 10 this year!!!!!!!!!! … and I’m currently out in the mountain ironically planning my summer line and designing. Yes!

If you’re still reading this, I thank you for all your support and love. Bring on 2019!
~ natasha