It's Me, Tee

12/27/2025

At this point, I genuinely don’t know what day it is—and honestly, I’m okay with that.

School’s out. Schedules are loose. Life is moving a little slower.

This is the in-between space where rest sneaks in, routines reset, and nobody’s rushing anywhere.

We’re officially there.

12/26/2025

I experimented with an AI image for Christmas—and I’m glad I did, because it gave me a moment of clarity.

It felt creative, fun, and useful in so many ways.

It also gave me space to pause and reflect on how I want to show up.

🩷 It reminded me that it’s me that makes me Tee.

The voice, the heart, the connection—that’s me.

I’m always open to trying new things. I’m just as committed to choosing what feels true—
to who I am, where I’m going, and why I’m building in the first place.

12/25/2025

Grateful for the moments, the memories, the laughs, the lessons, and every single one of you who shows up here throughout the year.

🩷 This space exists because of community — and I don’t take that lightly.

Wishing you a holiday filled with joy, rest where you need it, and just enough sparkle to remind you how special this season really is.

12/25/2025

ɪᴛ’s CHRISTMAS...and it’s just me.

Three teens.
One toddler.

Everybody is sleep-sleep.

Meanwhile I’m up staring at the tree like, so y’all not excited or…?

No paper flying.
No chaos.
No “MOM WHERE’S MY—” yet.

Just vibes, lights, and me enjoying these quiet seconds before the house turns all the way UP.

If you’re awake too, tell me — are you the early riser soaking it in, or still wrapped up somewhere pretending it’s not time yet?

12/11/2025

Well… according to the Elf Name Challenge, I am officially Hope Russell.

And honestly?

I love it here.

One thing about Fayetteville — there’s always something to do, and The Climbing Place is one of those spots where my kiddos burn energy, laugh loud, and we collect the kind of moments that turn into memories.

Downtown is already filling up with elves, and we’re warming up for Saturday’s The Great Elf Gathering. Hope Russell will definitely be in the building.

𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻… it’s time to discover who you really are in the Elf World.

Before we fill Segra Stadium with holiday cheer this Friday, Spark is dropping the official Downtown Elf Name Challenge — Fayetteville edition.

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Match the first letter of your last name to your elf name:
𝗔 - Alfie | 𝗕 - Bix |
𝗖 - Crisp | 𝗗 - Dew |
𝗘 - Elm | 𝗙 - Fizz | 𝗚 - Glee | 𝗛 - Hope | 𝗜 - Ivy | 𝗝 - Jolly
𝗞 - Kip | 𝗟 - Lux | 𝗠 - Merry | 𝗡 - Nook | 𝗢 - Ollie
𝗣 - Pip | 𝗤 - Quip | 𝗥 - Roo | 𝗦 - Spark | 𝗧 - Tinsel
𝗨 - Uno | 𝗩 - Vee | 𝗪 - Wink | 𝗫 - Xee | 𝗬 - Yip | 𝗭 - Zing

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Match your birth month to your Downtown street:
January – Green
February – Maiden
March – Hay
April – Bow
May – Old
June – Maxwell
July – Franklin
August – Russell
September – Donaldson
October – Anderson
November – Person
December – Ray

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Put them together… and meet your Downtown Elf identity.
Example: T + September = Tinsel Donaldson.

🧑🏽‍🎄 Drop your elf name below — and tag the downtown shop your elf would call home.

The The Great Elf Gathering 2025 hits Friday after the Rotary Parade.

🎟 Free Fayetteville Holiday Lights tickets for every elf counted.

𝙴𝙻𝙵 𝙽𝙾𝚃𝙴: Holiday Lights tickets are gifted only to guests wearing elf ears, an elf hat, and an elf shirt at check-out. Come fully elf’d up so the magic can find you.

12/09/2025

Sharing this for anyone who’s been feeling that pull to slow down and prepare before the new year shifts.

My December 20th Moving Forward On Purpose With Purpose | Workshop is all about clarity and direction — and if it’s been on your mind, this might be your nudge to take a look.

🎟 Link in comments

𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡: 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚.

Entrepreneurs who shift how they move in the new year start preparing in the current one.

If the December 20 Moving Forward On Purpose With Purpose | Workshop has been on your heart or mind, I want you in the room — truly.

But being in the room begins with securing your seat.

Just like in entrepreneurship…

Wanting something is step one.

Taking action is where the transformation happens.

❕️If clarity is part of your 2026 vision, this is the moment to align with it.

🎟 Ticket link in the comments.

12/07/2025

Downtown moments like this always remind me why I love exploring this city with my girl.

🩷 We kicked off her 17th with a full downtown day — WICKED: FOR GOOD at Cameo, our must-have Chad’s Carolina Corn (because that’s our tradition at this point), a boba stop at Muse & Co., a walk through the Arts Council’s Where the Wild Becomes Divine exhibit to wrap it up.

🎞 Simple stops.
🫖 Local spaces.
🖼 Time well spent.

1️⃣7️⃣That’s how her new chapter began.

12/06/2025

Don’t tease me with a good theme… because I’ll show up fully committed.

One week ago, I was wrapped in candlelight, carols, and community covering A Dickens Holiday — and honestly, I’m still in that memory.

🩷 There’s something about stepping into a moment that feels both timeless and brand new at the same time.

🎄 This season? I’m leaning all the way into joy, intention, and every story waiting to be captured.

📸 Captured by Kriss Ward Photography inside the aaaah-may-zing Dickens Portrait Parlor — truly an experience all its own.

💬 Did you make it out to Dickens this year? Tell me your favorite moment — or what you’re looking forward to next season.