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I’m finding it hard to wrap my mind around the fact Kate Spade the person and her brand always represented so much joy and whimsy. Although things look fine on the outside, we don’t know what’s going on inside other people’s lives. Reach out if you are thinking about suicide—please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the Suicide Crisis Line at 1-800-784-2433 “ I hope that people remember me not just as a good business woman but as a great friend—and a heck of a lot of fun.

And the past few weeks have been filled with breaking news that is really heartbreaking... I was reminded by a friend that we need to spend more time chatting with our friends and family in real time. So today I am encouraging you to meet a friend and go have a cup of coffee--or an ice cream cone or a glass of wine. Please note: All images, patterns and designs are © Chris Olson at ChrisCocoMedia.com.

Here are just a few: The Red Cross has launched a massive relief response to this devastating storm and needs financial donations to be able to provide immediate disaster relief. Help people affected by Hurricane Harvey by visiting redcross.org, calling 1- 800-RED CROSS or texting the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation. The supplies most needed are cat litter, litter boxes, towels, blankets, large wire crates, toys, treats, pet beds, newspaper and gas gift cards. In-kind donations can be brought to the SPCA of Texas' Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center in Dallas or the SPCA of Texas' Russell H. Perry Animal Care Center in McKinney.

This month's pattern collection is all about Lake Life. Some of my favorite places to stay on vacation are in a cozy cabin by a lake. My new pattern collection Lake Life was inspired by my love of the water. Please note: All images, patterns and designs are © Chris Olson at ChrisCocoMedia.com.