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Welcome to Busacca Bazaar!

I’d been toying around the idea of this Substack for many months now. I announced the idea of a launch prematurely last fall and then life continued to whirl as life does and then this winter we found out..I’m pregnant! A total SHOCK! The best surprise. Everything sort of came to a pause during the first trimester as I had a difficult time physically. Actually, I adopted a very, very slow approach transitioning into the new year this year. I didn’t write any New Year resolutions or feel the need to put gasoline on any creative fires. Rather just let myself be. Remain peaceful and intentional with my time, with my family. There is something about following the course of Mother Nature — quieting all of the noise, embracing the necessary rest during the winter months. And I’ve gotta say it felt really, really nice.. regardless of how nauseated and depleted I had initially been experiencing this go around with growing baby No.2!

And as I write this and sense myself opening up more with all of you here, it makes me think about how much internal wealth there is gained in the stillness..just pressing the damn pause button. Truthfully, since I had announced the thought of taking on this Substack — along with every other project on the books — it began to feel more like a looming task and an activity I was dreading rather than one I genuinely felt excited to start. By merely listening to myself and noting what I was feeling, I took the time to wait until I felt differently. And now I do!

I happily want to dive right in, perhaps it’s because I am feeling better physically being in the second trimester nowadays or just have that on the cusp of Spring energy (my favorite season). Or perhaps it’s the self awareness I’ve acquired that I cannot, will not, ever, operate from a place of meh. I am an all-in, happy in love with something and give it my 1000% or I am a no thank you, not for me, move along kindly type of gal! It’s the knowing of what, whom, how, and where I want to dedicate my time to that I honor most. And hopefully you’ll see here that I don’t wish for this to be another cog in the wheel or some lifeless pursuit of consumerism fueling your feed with unnecessary stuff that you won’t cherish and adore in the years to come.

Design. Fashion. Vintage. Art. Motherhood. Travel. Lifestyle.

For those who are new here, I have always been in love with getting dressed. I would lie on my bed with my closet doors open and stare for hours until I fell asleep brainstorming looks in my head. I’d place my outfit and accessories out the night before for the following day and eagerly style myself in the morning. I grew up around creativity and with family who took a liking to fashion and shopping. One being my grandmother and muse, Beverly Busacca, who was a fashion model and owned her own fashion (Busacca) boutique in town. While my other grandmother, Shirley Pruett, taught me how to using a sewing machine, hand embroider, design paper dolls and bake a cherry pie. She still uses her sewing machine today at 97 years young. It’s in the blood.

(Pictured above: Beverly June Covlin Busacca)

(Pictured above: Shirley Anne Harrington Pruett)

It’s also always been about the hunt for me. Like give me bins of clothing and I’ll find IT. My absolute favorite passtime (besides playing dress up) is visiting vintage shops, thrift stores, auction houses, galleries, you name it! I’ve got a thing for the old, one-of-a-kinds, cherish forever pieces. And doesn’t mean designer or high-end pieces either. A hefty price tag certainly doesn’t make it special. I always gravitated towards design that didn’t wreak what everyone else was wearing or doing and with that same sentiment, I’ve remained enthralled. Still to this day I need my *daily discovery fix* — whether that be me tracking down the latest hidden gem, trying a new restaurant, scouring the internet for some obscure item I know will fit precisely into this aesthetic vision I’ve concocted in my mind, or rearranging and creating vignettes in each room of my home. I love design. I love craft. I love to use my hands. I love change. I love curating. I love history. I love thinking about the individuals who owned the pieces I now get to admire, I want to know what their life experience was like, what they were doing while wearing that dress or how they adorned their homes. Did they make it themselves? I love fantasizing about that and I hold dear being a steward of works of art.

Which leads me to the why behind starting this Substack…

My tiny little space on the Internet (Instagram) has led me to receive numerous questions about the origins of what I share on my stories. I’ve always just organically posted what is going on in my day to day, showing snippets into what I’m wearing, how I decorate, what I cook, the project I’m immersed in, my latest Etsy finds, where we are in the world.. whatever it may be.. you guys keep asking for more of it. And while I love sharing for the pure joy of sharing, I’ve realized that the precious time I give to the internet and all of you, is, in fact, worth something and comes at a cost. Which is why Busacca Bazaar will be for paid subscribers.

I’ll be covering all of the facets that inherently light me up and hopefully it does something for you, too. From unique vintage finds, musings, antique pieces, insights into my coming brand, art (maybe even my husband’s), Motherhood, gardening tips, favorite recipes, beauty essentials, travel gems, local treasures to whatever is on my mind and heart at the moment..and get ready for eclecticism and color..I am preparing to share A LOT!

And thank you..

If Motherhood (and this pregnancy) has taught me one thing — it would be patience. The real power in slow living in today’s world and the belief in carving out genuine time and care for things is essential to be great. This is a new chapter, a deeply personal one for me and my goal of Busacca Bazaar is to always share organically and be a creative resource that is fun, unique, transparent and fashion-oriented.

Thank you for all of the support you guys show me throughout each endeavor, big and small, and for all of you who spread such kindness and share in engaging dialogue on a regular basis with me.

Here’s a deeper look into my colorful world and I am really happy you’re here!

Xo, Meg

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