06/01/2026
Passing on some sad news but wishing Chantel all the best. Owning a business means making sacrifices, I'm sure this decision wasn't an easy one.
Please note any remaining "Simply Stated" stock we have in store will be the last we will ever have.
After a great deal of reflection, I’ve made the decision to step into a full‑time office role and begin winding down Simply Stated Designs as it exists today. Over the years, this business has grown beyond anything I ever imagined, and while that growth has been incredible, it has also become more than I can sustainably manage. I’ve realized that the pace required to keep up means missing too much of my life, and it’s time for a change.
This business has been a huge part of my world for nearly 20 years, and building this brand and community has been one of the greatest joys of my life. While this transition is bittersweet, it will allow me to focus on the parts of Simply Stated that matter most to me: creativity, connection, and community.
Here’s what this shift will look like:
Patreon will continue as usual.
The website will remain active for Patreon members.
I will continue offering custom design work and hosting all virtual events.
The full site will remain available for members to shop at their leisure.
Monthly new releases will come to an end, and Simply Stated will move into a quieter, more intentional chapter.
The website will stay open to the public for one final month before becoming password‑protected for Patreon members only starting July 1. Our June virtual crop will go ahead as planned, and our October in‑person crop will now serve as a farewell event, where I’ll be selling the remaining inventory.
This has not been an easy decision, and I appreciate your understanding as I take a few days to process and prepare for this transition. If you have time‑sensitive questions, please reach out to Nadine at the Simply Stated Designs email address. I’ll be back shortly to share more about what’s ahead.
