A Season of Thanks
As Thanksgiving approaches, I’ve been reflecting on what this past year has meant to me personally and to the direction of The York & Co. Stepping into this chapter wasn’t my first time building a business, but it has felt entirely different. With my kids older and life in a new rhythm, I was finally able to say yes to creating something that reflects not only my experience, but my values, my perspective, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
My mom has always told me, “Fear and excitement feel a lot alike. You just have to do the work to know which one you’re actually feeling.”
This year, that line became the lens I looked through. The more I pushed forward — meeting clients, making design decisions, helping families through real estate milestones — the more I realized that what I was feeling wasn’t fear. It was excitement. Purpose. A sense that this chapter was exactly where I was supposed to be.
And while I’ve been reflecting, we have been building something meaningful.
We’ve helped clients reimagine their homes, guided people through major real estate transitions, and taken on projects that challenged us creatively and professionally — including a major one this year that has stretched our vision in the best possible way, and that we’ll be sharing more about soon.
We’ve grown as a team, too.
Sean, Anthony, Michelle, Sara, and my sister Barbie have each brought their own strengths, energy, and heart to the work. They show up for our clients, for each other, and for the idea of what The York & Co. can become. This is not a solo endeavor — it’s a shared one, built through collaboration, care, and countless moments of “let’s figure this out together.”
And behind all of it is Brian.
Steady, supportive, grounding. He listens when the ideas are flying, helps me think clearly when things get complex, and holds space for every part of this journey. His support is woven through everything we’re creating.
This year also held a more personal shift.
In March, I lost my dad, Pop Pop, earlier than any of us expected, and definitely earlier than I plan on going. His passing changed my relationship with time. It made everything feel more urgent — not rushed, but intentional. Meaningful work started to matter more. The idea of waiting for “someday” made less sense. And while grief is never a gift, perspective can be, and his passing quietly fueled my decision to move boldly into this chapter.
So as I reflect on this season, I’m grateful — for the clients who trusted us, for the homes and families we served, for the big projects that stretched us, for the team that brings this company to life, and for the clarity that came from both joy and loss.
The York & Co. is still growing, still shaping itself, still becoming — and I’m deeply thankful for everyone who has been part of that story so far.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone — and Pop Pop, thank you for the spark.
