Hi there,
We're nearly three weeks into the new year, and I'm still catching up to it being January.
I will keep this introduction brief because I imagine you’ve been inundated with emails over the past two weeks. Thank you for still being here; I deeply appreciate you sharing your time and attention.
There has been nonstop illness throughout our household, and I am still recovering. That’s why you haven’t heard from us, but thankfully, we are on the mend.
On top of that, I am entering the year in another season of grief after the unexpected loss of my father on Thanksgiving. Thank you to everyone who has sent condolences and shared memories and kind words 🩶
The family is back in California for now, and many changes are ahead. As always, taking the time to create helps me with processing uncertainty and all of these moving parts.
Keep reading to learn what’s new on the Creative Recharge blog and Sula Found’s Virtual Studio.
In Solidarity,
Keisa @ Treehouse Annex
My heart aches for everyone impacted by the fires in Los Angeles. Neighbors, mutual aid groups, and supportive strangers near and far have come together during this tragic time. It never ceases to amaze me how communities continually demonstrate that how we can protect and heal each other.
Resources for Los Angeles Residents
How to Support Los Angeles Residents
If you have the means to make direct donations, here are recommendations:
Treehouse Annex will share on Instagram as available resources continue to grow. You can email or DM on Instagram if you have recommendations from your networks.
News from HQ
- 🏷️ We love a rebrand: We initially launched this newsletter under the Creative Recharge. After revisiting Treehouse Annex's communications strategy, we decided to fold the name into a section of the newsletter. We’ve officially rebranded as Views from the Treehouse! You can still look forward to the Creative Recharge as a dedicated section in future emails.
- 🏡 Back where we started: Treehouse Annex moved this newsletter to Substack, but that decision has been reversed in light of Substack’s recent partnership with far right-wing journalists. We’ve always enjoyed Kit but looked forward to expanding our community on Substack. This change only means we’ll continue building out Treehouse Annex Studios to provide a space for like-minded creatives.
New on Treehouseannex.com
|
|
A Year of Creativity, Risks, and Failure
How 2024 taught me to keep trusting myself.
|
|
|
Let's Catch Up
One of my clients had “Simplify” as her motto for 2024. It resonated with me all year, and I am taking it into 2025.
|
You must be a member of Treehouse Annex Studios to read the Fall 2024 behind-the-scenes updates which include access to our digital zine collection. Becoming a member is free!
|
|
On Crafting a Creative Life
2024 marked the 10th anniversary of getting on a stage. It was the first time I shared such intimate details of my life outside of a Livejournal entry, and I haven’t stopped sharing since then.
|
We Grow the World Together Discussion Group
📚 Chicago folks: Women & Children First is hosting a three-part book discussion group for We Grow the World Together: Parenting Toward Abolition. The series is happening at Haymarket House, one of my favorite Chicago venues.
I’ll be there on February 1st! Register now to reserve your spot.
Makin' Changes
📩 The next edition of Views from the Treehouse, along with the Creative Recharge, will be sent on February 4th.
