Bread & Butter - Issue 03

Howdy from the mountains!󠁵󠁳󠁴

Right now, I’m writing this from a cabin in the Rockies.

No commute. No laundry pile staring me down. No counter that looks like it’s playing Jenga with the mail.

It’s quiet enough to hear myself think — and wild enough outside to keep me moving every day.

🍞The Clutter You See… and the Clutter You Don’t

In just three days here, I’ve:
✅ Followed up on 100+ emails for reviews, interviews, & potential video editors
✅ Knocked out this newsletter on the fly (without missing a week)
✅ Actually hit my daily movement goal for the first time in a while

Turns out, the biggest block in my business wasn’t my to-do list — it was the noise around me.

🧈What That Means for the Business

This week, I didn’t just publish. I made actual progress. Here’s why:

• ✍️ I carved out space before carving a strategy.

• 🧺 I stopped trying to “just work through” the mess.

• 🛠️ I dropped the idea that I had to do everything at home to “earn” focus time.

Clarity isn’t just a mindset issue — it’s an environment issue.

And maybe the most productive thing I can do next… is clean my desk, shut the door, and step outside.

🥖 Fresh Bakes for Your Brain

What I read, clicked, or bookmarked this week—and why it stuck.

📍🔍 Carbon-negative tile is here.
Not just “eco”—this tile eats carbon. Gorgeous and game-changing, even if it’s not cheap (yet).

📱 How to turn articles into short-form video.
No dancing, no pointing—just smart repurposing tips for writers trying to show up on video without cringing.

🚶‍♀️ Why Italians take slow evening walks.
La Passeggiata = ritual > rush. This reminded me why getting out of the house is sometimes the best creative reset.

🏘️ Homeownership as a force for community repair.
Flipping houses isn’t the point—this piece reframes ownership as a tool for stability, equity, and rebuilding from within.

🧠 The AI interior design race just got interesting.
Spoiler: it’s not who I expected to win this round. But their UX game is strong, and I’m paying attention.

📣 Creator Spotlight: Suraj Kapoor
Finally—a growth story without the hype. Systems, storytelling, and solid ground.

🏠 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes (Save the Date!)
Mark your calendar if you’re local. The lineup is full of smart, modern builds that are more livable than flashy.

🗡️ Strong Spartan Women (and the myth of softness)
If you’ve ever been called “too much,” this one reframes strength and softness with a historical lens I loved.

The Last Slice

Not every breakthrough comes from a strategy session.
Sometimes, it’s just clearing the table.

🍽️Thanks for being at the table.

If this made you pause, plan, or see your home a little differently — that’s the whole point.

Know someone who’d love this?
Pass it on. Help me share stories worth spreading.

Warmly,
Amanda

Helping folks feel at home.