Newsletter
edition 11
Dear friend,
The holidays are here! Consider this your Christmas card, with a photo of our owner's cute kids to brighten your day. We had so many special things this past month, and so many things we are looking forward to in the month ahead. The photo above is from Fletcher and Co.'s annual kids holiday event, which is something we are so honored to partner on. Our holiday wreath backdrop was a hit this year, and we are grateful to Fletcher and Co. for always supporting our work.
Take a look at some special things we are looking forward to this month!
 
*holiday wreath photos by Fletcher and Co.
 
 
INSPIRING US THIS MONTH
 
embracing past, present, and future
 
We love the significance of the end of a year. It brings with it the opportunity to reflect on days gone by, while looking towards days to come, and taking advantage of what is right now. It is all the states of being, experienced during one season! Because of this, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, the things that feel overwhelming are often the things with the most potential.
As we finish the year with grace, let's prepare ourselves to also start the new year well! We are excited to officially launch our MASTERMIND Rewritten Events beginning on January 6th. For our January class, celebrated local financial advisor Tiana Ronstadt will be equipping us with tools to rewrite the past, take hold of the present, and plan for the future!
 
MASTERMIND Rewritten Events
1st semester (January-May)
$35 per class
VISION BOARD AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
January 6th, 10 am. join us as we learn from celebrated local financial planner Tiana Ronstadt on how to prepare and inspire ourselves for the future. she will give us practical advice that will help us start the year off right and you will walk away with your own vision board!
GALENTINE'S "FRIENDSHIP"
February 3rd, 10 am. there is nothing quite like the power of friendship. join us in celebrating this gift, 440 & co. style.
VALUES AND ORGANIZATION
March 2nd, 10 am. our physical environment both reflects and influences our internal state. join us in learning how to channel that to better our lives.
SPRING FLOWERS
April 6th, 10 am. florals inspire us in every season, but there is something extra sweet about spring flowers. come celebrate the beauty and make an arrangement with us!
MOTHER'S DAY, REWRITTEN
May 4th, 10 am. join us as we celebrate the beauty and power of motherhood and the power we have to rewrite even the hard things. this is one of our most powerful events. we hope to see you there!
 
 
There is nothing more illuminating than our story, and the stories we get to be a part of.
 
However, the question seems to constantly be: will you bring the light along for the journey? Not always an easy choice, but definitely the right one.  I don't know about you but my love for light almost always includes a candle. Not just because we make the best hand-poured candles in town (charming wink ;), but more so, because a candle represents several essential things that bring the tangible process of light to life. It begins with the choice to be the light as you enter dark spaces. Whether that be a room, your mind or heart, our decision to shift in this direction is life-giving. Then, there is an igniting with a spark, with the intent to burn. We are reminded of the pain experienced if touched, but essential in order to illuminate. Lastly, the aroma that rises, and fills the room. 
The invitation and satisfaction experienced by this sweet light draws others in to do the same, with beautiful intent to start one’s process of illuminating. Hope you get the picture.
 
As we say goodbye to another year, my desire is that you also tear out and ignite the pages of your chapters that were not meant to stay. That in doing so, you clear out and make room for more chapters that bring out the light within your storybook despite the process. The choice to rewrite is endless, and I believe it’s essential as we unfold the layers in our transforming journey. I celebrate with each of you all that 2023 brought and anticipate what 2024 will reveal. A special thanks to our 440 crew, customers and Mastermind students who have embraced the courage to come along this path to freedom.
Wishing you all the joy and peace the season reminds us to hold near. Cheers friends!
rewritten,
Kimberly
 
SHOP FAVORITES
 
 
 
FROM THE HEART OF THE ARTIST
making the most of the moments…
This time of the year is so special. I am a self-proclaimed homebody, so the season of all things cozy really speaks to my soul. Those moments of sipping a warm cup of coffee, curling up under a wool blanket, reading a book, dimming the lights, and lighting a candle may be small but they produce a disproportionately large amount of joy. It is so easy to bypass those moments in the midst of the often-hectic nature of the holidays, but my world is so much sweeter when I take the extra breath to slow down and lean into the cozy.
As an artist, it is those small moments that infuse life back into my creative soul. They allow me to remember the beauty that exists in creation, because creation is an amalgamation of many small acts that culminate into a work of art.
I hope that you will join me in relishing the sweet little moments this season. Let's not allow them to slip by unnoticed.
 
-Ashley Kron, branding manager & portrait artist
gouache painting by Ashley
 
 
 
 
GIFT A CLASS
These classes make a great gift!
If someone you love desires to grow and loves living with intentionality and beauty, purchase upcoming Rewritten MASTERMIND classes for them. You can gift a subscription or purchase individual event tickets.
*If they are unable to attend a particular event that you purchase for them, the tickets are transferrable to a future event.
 
host your own
If you would like to host your own Rewritten MASTERMIND class, we offer offsite classes, as well as our monthly in-shop. This past month, we were honored to host a class at Alpha Phi Sorority teaching how to make room perfume while discussing “creating your own brand” and at Catalina Foothills church teaching how to make a holiday wreath while discussing what it means to live REWRITTEN.
To find out pricing and more details on what we offer, send us an email at hello@fourfortyco.com
 
Have the sweetest holiday month!
Let's approach it intentionally, together, and close the year well.
 
 
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