I was supposed to send this newsletter this morning, which is funny because I still had to write it today. Nothing gets me moving like mild panic and a deadline I made up myself.
Maybe that’s a good sign because business has been busy. Or maybe I’m just really good at waiting until the last possible second and calling it strategy. Convenient how both can be true.
I’m also aware that I missed last month too. I’d say I hope you didn’t miss me too much, but where’s the fun in that?
The more I thought about it, the more I realized I don’t want to force Love Issues through the summer just because I picked the first of every month and somehow made myself work for the calendar.
I started this newsletter because I like sharing what’s happening behind the scenes. I like having a place to be open, slightly dramatic, occasionally useful, and fully myself, but I also don’t want it to feel like homework. I’m not doing extra credit in this heat.
Summer is for being outside, eating good food, taking random drives, letting the kids be kids, and letting myself be a person. I still have plenty to say, unfortunately for everyone. I just don’t want every thought to become an assignment.
So I’ve decided to take a summer break from Love Issues. This isn’t a dramatic goodbye or another “shutting down Lovecore Apparel” April Fools situation. Lovecore is still here. I’m only putting the newsletter in summer camp.
Just a little pause.
So What’s the Takeaway?
I’m realizing consistency doesn’t always mean doing the same thing nonstop. Sometimes it means knowing when to step back before something you love starts feeling like something you owe.
I didn’t start Love Issues to create another thing that makes me feel guilty.
Consider this your sign to do the same with something in your own life. Not everything needs to be pushed, posted, finished, fixed, or turned into a whole thing before you’re allowed to breathe.
Some things can wait. Even the good things.
Lovecore HQ: Quick Dopamine Hits
📰 Verdkin Feature: Last month, I was interviewed by Verdkin, a central hub for the Deaf community, about Lovecore and the story behind the brand.
It was cool to share more about the part that has always mattered most to me: love, identity, and making Deaf culture more visible in a way that feels fresh. You can read it here.
📍Deaf Expo Season: I’ll be vending at two Deaf expos this month.
First up is World Deaf Expo on June 6th in Hartford, CT.
Then I’ll be at Deaf-A-Palooza on June 19–20 in Canton, Ohio.
If you’re going to either one, please come say hi! I’d love to meet you, give you a hug if you’re a hugger, and show you what I’ve been working on.
🤫 Fall Things: I have a couple collaborations in the works that I’m very excited about.
I can’t reveal them right now, but I’ll be announcing more in the fall.
So yes, I’m being annoying and mysterious on purpose. *wink wink*
What I’m Loving Right Now
(because I refuse to enjoy things alone)
🍿 Watch: The Crash on Netflix. One word: WTF. The kind of documentary that makes you pause and immediately start Googling.
📖 Book: The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros. Someone recommended this one to me, so I’m adding it to my summer reading list. I have a feeling this one is going to hurt.
🧴 Skincare: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. It’s not hot girl summer without SPF. We’re glowing responsibly.
✨ Look: Nuuly. My first time trying a clothing rental subscription. So far, I like the idea of borrowing a personality for the month.
😋 Snack: Blue Stripes Trail Mix. Superfood, clean crunch, different flavors, and 70% cacao. Makes me feel good and hits the spot.
What’s Next?
Love Issues will be back in September with fresh updates, possibly a little makeover, and definitely a golden tan.
Until then, go have the kind of summer you want to remember.
XO,
Nickie
P.S. If anyone asks where I went, tell them I’m on a boat somewhere. 🫶🏼