The Finished

When a Design Feels Finished

You know, sometimes I totally lose track of when to stop—especially when I set these big expectations for myself. It’s like, the minute I say, “This has to be amazing,” I disconnect from the actual process—or from the person I’m talking to—LOL, does that happen to you? And once I’ve set myself up with these crazy high stakes, I’ve almost already overwhelmed myself before I even start. And I’m talking about when I set a project or a task—this is my go-to move: I pile on the pressure and almost freeze before I begin.

And you know that saying—“less is more”? Yeah, I’ve heard it a million times, and I get it—in theory. Everyone else gets it, too. But when it comes to me, I just can’t apply it. I still think that greatness equals complexity, equals grand effort—so, I get caught in this loop where, from the start, I’m just overwhelmed. And honestly, it’s a pattern that goes way back—as a kid, I learned that I had to work harder, do more, just to get the same results as others. And, yeah, that mindset? It’s hardwired now.

But what I’m learning—now that I’m older—is that I don’t have to apply that huge effort to everything. I’m actually grateful for how it helped me in the past, but I can also let it go now. It doesn’t serve me the same way it used to. And this collection is kind of a testament to that. These pieces are simple—like, just a soft leather feel, set against a wooden background. And in that simplicity, I think they really show that less is more. You don’t need all the grand complexity to wear something beautiful—and that, right there, is a real shift for me.