June 18, 2026 2 min read

How are you going? Hello June (a couple of weeks in already!)
Wonderful Winter is definitely in the house! We're heading towards the Winter Solstice this Sunday 21st June, and it's already VERY cold here in Tassie, but it's cosy... do you love it, or just grit your teeth and get through it? It's good if you love coats and scarves and boots!!
Life is certainly very busy in Smitten land. Some of my lovely Smitten team making life changes and moving states (waaaahh!) Then there's EOFY time of year, eeeek - Carl has always managed tax time, so that's been a life lesson for me this year - woah, there's a lot to do! Lucky he still gives me great advice; his brain is as sharp as ever.
We are hoping to have Carl out of hospital in the next 2 to 3 weeks, which is a very cheering prospect- will keep you posted.
At least winter makes cooking more fun - having a roast and maybe self-saucing choc pudding in the oven (trying to inspire myself here!), and some delicious aromas permeating the kitchen, all much better when there's a chill in the air!
WINTER SMITTEN IDEAS
Reversible Kimono Coat and our Tiffany Dress - Jersey (Leopard Lovers Unite!)

We are very excited to be finalists in THREE categories of the awards this year. Some of our favourite Smittens are in the spotlight! It's great recognition for ethical and sustainable small businesses. We will let you know how we go soon... here are two of them:
Coatigan (Chilli Red) and Dressing Gown - Rib (Storm Teal)
"I don’t normally send satisfaction emails, but it seems with your products I am compelled to! I have just received my fleece hoody and I’m over the moon! It is superb quality and the colour and fit are perfect. This is now item no 4 and surprisingly, things keep getting better with every purchase. Since discovering you, I am a complete convert, and I commend you on your much needed and much appreciated business!"



— Karen C
Thanks as always for being Smitten, for buying AUSTRALIAN MADE, and for supporting our local, artisanal (and very unique!) family business - it really makes a big difference, to our business, to the planet and the economy.
You are all helping me to keep marching forward.
Life is harder than I have ever known it, at the moment, but I'm determined to keep my chin up and do my very best. This is teaching me, and Carl, to live in the present moment more than I've ever been able to before. Thanks, Eckhart Tolle, for your daily reminders!
Look after yourself and enjoy getting out and doing something thrilling perhaps to celebrate the Longest Night! (or just having a very good and extra-long night's sleep!)
Love from Nic, Carl, Holly and all the Smitten team
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