Mostly Normal, and then Precisely Not

Hi It's Almost Winter

The autumn season gives way to Thanksgiving, and now that's done and it's almost December! 
I'd like to to extend my sincerest apologies for delays in orders this year. The past year has been incredibly challenging (and I know you know what I'm talking about) with unexpected hurdles that have impacted my ability to fulfill orders in a timely manner.

What Happened?

A series of unfortunate events unfolded, starting with a personal health crisis that left one me severely ill. The recovery process was slow and arduous, (you can read past blog posts about it!) compounded by the emotional toll of facing such a difficult situation. It didn't feel good, I was hit with lots of fatigue, and some other unneeded poop snags. 

Side Note: The left side of my face is almost completely back, but I still taste things kinda weird, and my smiling muscles are still restricted, but pretty much no one can tell. My eardrum was 80% gone and I grew it BACK and as of November 21st, have had progress in gaining back hearing in my left ear! 

And then, just as things were starting to look up, tragedy struck with the sudden loss of Papa Rick, my beloved stepdad. He was riding his bicycle and was hit by a car at the end of July. He fought hard, his health went up and down like a roller coaster, and in the end, we had to let him go on August 5th, 2025. He was the love of my Mom's life, and our family was just absolutely crushed by this. We will be having super griefy holidays without him this year. We love and miss him so much, and this is so difficult. 

What's Next?

Despite these daunting challenges, I'm committed to bringing you and I a range of new art sundries. Keep an eye out for our upcoming ornaments, paintings, and seasonal merchandise that will bring some arty excellence to your surroundings.

As my fam and I navigate through this difficult time, I'm working tirelessly to ensure that all orders are processed and delivered with the utmost care and attention to detail. Your support and understanding mean the world to me, and I'm so very grateful for your patience as we work through these gnarly times.

Looking Ahead

Quickly hurtling toward the festive month of December, I hope to spread some much-needed warmth and positivity. Stay tuned for updates and fun new thangs that will bring a dippy grin to your face and warm the cockles of your shells or wait... your shuttlecocks no... omg... warm the cockles of your heart! Why do we say that?!? Huh. Yeah okay, may your heart's ventricles be of cheer, if even for a moment. 

Thank you for being an integral part of Parr Emporium and for standing by me and my itty bitty art business during this flaming trashfire called 2025. Your continued support fuels my passion and commitment to delivering high-quality strange and fantastic products that bring a little bit of magic and plenty of art into your life your home your world. 

Love from Julianna [JP] Parr