Today, I’m so grateful to share The In Between collection with you — a collection that’s not just about style, but about a space so many of us live in: the delicate, often messy place between who we were and who we’re becoming.
For years, I struggled to live fully in the present. I was caught between forgiving my past selves—those versions of me who made mistakes, who felt lost or unworthy—and preparing for the woman I am becoming. That tension, that in-between space, has shaped my journey more than I ever realized.
The six months to a year after college was especially challenging. My anxiety was at an all-time high. I dealt with constant worry, late-night thoughts racing through my mind, wondering if I was in the right place, and questioning my career path. For the first time, I felt untethered, overwhelmed by uncertainty, and unsure of who I was supposed to be next. That in-between period, filled with both fear and hope, became the soil where 12th and Hemlock was slowly planted and began to grow—a dream born out of uncertainty and a longing for meaning.
This collection represents that simpler side of the in-between: the balance of grit and grace. It’s for the girl who can be both soft and strong, who can dream wildly and stand firmly, who knows she can be everything she imagines all at once.
If you’re reading this and feeling that same tension—anxious, grieving, hopeful, vulnerable, peaceful—I want you to know something important: you are exactly where you need to be. Even if it doesn’t always feel like it.
The in-between isn’t a pause or a waiting room. It’s a place of growth, transformation, and grace. It’s where we learn to hold all our emotions at once—anxiety and peace, grief and hope, fear and courage. It’s where we practice forgiving our past selves and make space for who we’re becoming.
I know how messy it can feel. How sometimes the uncertainty weighs heavy. But I also know that leaning into this space with kindness is how we grow into the fullness of ourselves.
Here are a few things I’ve learned on my own journey through the in-between:
1. Give yourself grace. You’re doing the best you can with what you know. Forgiveness isn’t a one-time act — it’s a practice. Sometimes that means letting yourself have a long cry in the shower when no one’s watching or forgiving yourself for days when you just don’t feel like getting out of bed. Be gentle as you untangle old stories and fears. Healing isn’t neat or fast — it’s messy and slow, and that’s okay.
2. Feel all your feelings. Anxiety, grief, joy, vulnerability — they all belong here. Let yourself experience them without judgment. Maybe that means pausing when your chest feels tight, or allowing yourself to sit in sadness without rushing to fix it. Remember, your emotions are valid, even the uncomfortable ones.
3. Trust your pace. Growth isn’t a race. Your journey will have its own rhythm. Maybe some days you feel like you’re taking giant leaps forward, and others feel like standing still or even stepping back. That’s part of it. Honor your unique timing and don’t compare your path to anyone else’s highlight reel.
4. Find stillness. In slow mornings, quiet walks, or moments of reflection, you’ll reconnect with yourself. Try unplugging from social media for a while—remind yourself that what you see online is often just the best snapshots, not the whole story. These pauses help you hear your own thoughts and soothe your restless mind.
5. Hold hope. Even when the path isn’t clear, trust that you’re moving toward the woman you’re meant to be. Hope isn’t always bright and flashy—it can be a quiet, steady knowing that better days and growth are unfolding, even if you can’t see them yet.
The In Between collection reflects all of this — soft yet grounded, intentional yet effortless. Each piece is made to carry you gently through your days and nights, a reminder that you are whole and becoming, fearlessly yours.
Thank you for being here with me, for sharing this journey, and for embracing your own in-between moments with courage and grace.
Shop The In Between Collection now and step into your next chapter—one piece at a time.
Fearlessly yours,
Abbey