What if I could help women find moments - the simple moments - to press pause, breathe, and remove distractions during their day? And what if this could become a lifestyle, so that it is second nature and almost automatic throughout the day?

That is where The Permission to Pause Collection was born - a seasonal collection of gifts for your home and for yourself. These curated items encourage pressing pause and taking the time to be quiet, slowing down, and appreciating the moments during each day.

But here’s the backstory -

About 15 years ago, I was living in NYC, had started my own business, and I was in a state of craziness and exhaustion. All of my friends seemed to be escaping to Bali or Costa Rica to “retreat.”

Well, I was in Manhattan with a new biz, and that was not in the budget! So, a friend let me borrow her family’s cabin on the water, and I took myself, several books and notebooks, a playlist of songs, and a couple of bottles of wine, and had my own “personal retreat.”

Since then, I have tried to take this solo retreat several times a year, and have led several of my own. My friends started asking me how to show them what to do, how to find the time, how not to waste time once they got there, etc.

I created guides to help other women take 2-3 days to press pause, remove distractions, and hear themselves think.

But what I found was that, even though just about everyone loved the idea, actually finding the time wasn’t something many felt they could make a priority (but I think you should!).

So then, I created a concept of a One-Day Getaway - getting out of your house or office - but in your own town, or close by. Where you have a schedule, and a plan, and an intention, but you don’t have to go away overnight. Everyone LOVED it!

As much as I love a retreat, this collection isn't about those fleeting times away. It's about weaving moments of mindfulness into the fabric of our daily lives. It's an invitation to fall in love again - with our surroundings, our routines, and most importantly, ourselves.

Why now? Because after years of riding life's rollercoaster, I've found one constant source of balance: the ability to pause, be quiet, and listen to my inner voice. Sometimes it's planned - a quiet morning or a personal retreat. a luxury, seasonal gift collection that helps you do just this.

If you ever have any questions, please reach out - I would love to hear from you! kimberly@thepermissiontopausecollection.com