Thank You Notes

(Sorry about my handwriting.)

Hi! Happy New Year!

I had every intention to write an INS/OUTS list and to share my resolutions and to make a mood board summing up the sparkling highlights and ash-covered lows of 2025 this week, but when it came down to it, all I really wanted was to write you this thank you note.

I went into this year feeling almost strategic in my goals—I saw the months ahead as a business plan to be followed towards success. But for how planful of a person I am, I was reminded over and over that what I really should follow is my gut. I started saying yes to the things that prompted crazy daydreams and future fantasies and no to a lot of things that a past me would have made happen no matter what.

A lot of those daydreams and fantasies have to do with À La Carte, and in 2026, I’m going to continue to build this little world of beauty and inspiration and creativity. The fact that you’re all here living in it too makes me overwhelmingly excited for what’s to come, so thank you, thank you, thank you for being here.

I’m sending you infinite wishes of health, happiness, and all of the good things this year.

I love you guys, I really do.

x

Ali

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