And just like that, it’s the holidays and my favorite time of the year to celebrate with family and friends. I love Thanksgiving the most, as the practice of gratitude resonates with me. I start my day with my gratitude journal…Yes, I still do this! It’s a peaceful feeling to reflect on all the big and little things for which I am grateful. I also believe that keeping them top of mind attracts more of what you want in your life. What are you grateful for this year? Here’s mine!
My Son: His energy, constant flow of big ideas and entrepreneurial spirit amaze and challenge me. Like he says, “I don’t know where I get this.” (wink.)
My Family: Outside my little unit of mom, son and a dog named Blu, I have my mom and sisters with their growing families in town, and it’s truly a gift to have family nearby.
My Friends: This list is a mighty crew that I consider even closer than family; some near, some far; some new, some old.
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My Team: Nothing great ever happens without a great team. For that, I am so grateful for team ICONIC‘s achievements and dedication! Thank you, Nakayla, Madeleine, Amalie, Meg, Dorothy, Lucia, Erin and Dianne!
The Design Community: This year, we celebrated with a record-breaking audience at the ICONIC Design Awards in Scottsdale, we’ve honored four years of Top Designers in Orange County and met the best of the best in Palm Desert/Palm Springs. Being a part of these design communities feels like home to me, and I’ve never been more impressed by the designers, architects and builders we get to work with. Thank you for your support of our ICONIC mission.
My Travel: I’ve enjoyed ICONIC Travel this year and am back on track to Living Beautifully. These trips were rewards for some hard work over the years and were immeasurably fun because I traveled with dear friends.
My Health: My most precious asset.
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My Next Chapter: Seven years after launching ICONIC LIFE, it’s time to put this growing media company into the hands of someone with the runway and resources to take my vision for what ICONIC LIFE will be and turn it into reality. It’s also time for me to work on new ventures with a new leader, my son Spencer. This is a special time for which I am so grateful to be able to build something with him. I won’t be far away, as ICONIC LIFE will always be a part of me, and the friends I have made along the way are lifelong friends.
The following letter will be written by our new owner, President & CEO, Tracy Thomas II. I have enormous respect for what he will build next, and I trust him because we share the values that the ICONIC LIFE brand stands for. Plus, I count him as one of my new friends, and we’re having fun on this journey. He, his wife Erica and their growing family will lead the ICONIC charge, and I couldn’t be more grateful for such a perfect person to show up, invest in and take the reins at ICONIC LIFE. The best is yet to come.
I am so grateful for all of you, and wish you the happiest of holidays this year.
With Gratitude,
Renee M. Dee
Publisher
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