Hey Beautiful You, Confession time: I have an obsession with pastel skies and I’ve never actually stood in falling snow… but Chapter 12 is exactly how I imagine it feels—soft, glowy, and a little cinematic. This kit was loosely based on Chicago, but honestly, I try and keep most of my themes flexible when it comes to location so you can reminisce on your own favourite place to visit. So for this kit, think pastel skies over a quiet city, a window seat with too many pillows and blankies (pfft, no such thing), a warm drink of hot coco and a stack of books you swear you’re only reading one of. Are you feeling cozy yet? Yup, me too. This chapter was originally the grand finale for Chapters. Yup, cue the credits, roll the “aww.” But we really didn’t want to start just off centre to the new year like we did at the beginning of Chapters, so instead of going forward we paused (like this Chapter told us to) and went back in time. We opened the door to three bonus chapters that wander back through Alex’s childhood and those heart-print roots that make the whole journey sparkle even more. Chapter 12 became the moment right before you’re ready for take off and you’re doing the quiet reliving of your life before something big happens, where you gather what you love, let go of what you don’t, and point your paper planes toward what’s next. As with all our Chapters, we’ve put together 31 prompts for this chapter. Each one is designed to inspire you to reflect, dream, and create joy in your own way. From imagining what kind of cupcake you’d be (sprinkle-covered chocolate for me, obviously) to capturing the tiniest wins of your day, these prompts are here to remind you that life is a party—and yes, you deserve to be right at the center of it. So grab your journal, notebook, memory keeper, fluff that blanket and snuggle up like you mean it, and let this chapter be your gentle pause. Here’s to soft light, steady hope, and the beautiful things that happen when we give ourselves permission to begin again. With la warm mug and a hug, Sami
