Reminder of the Week
Self care is good! Pamper yourself and accept to be pampered
Travel • Art • Hidden Gems • Motherhood • Women's Empowerment • Stories – Simply be yourself, as if, it was possible, at least bite into it!
Self care is good! Pamper yourself and accept to be pampered
From planes to galleries, school runs to solo shows, and Amsterdam to Miami to Las Vegas — a behind-the-scenes glimpse into life in motion. Between art, motherhood, community work, and personal growth, this post celebrates the beautiful chaos, the invisible reality behind creative success, and the courage it takes to trust your path while juggling ambition, family, and heart. 🤍✈️🎨
A week lived at full speed—long days, full responsibility, and the need to pause and recover—unfolds alongside major professional milestones and a world in turmoil. This reflection moves between the intimate and the global, celebrating resilience, faith, and quiet courage, while embracing the idea that growth, like art and life, takes time, care, and patience.
Even in the deepest darkness, light exists. It is up to us to look for it — and to help it grow. Darkness feeds on fear, violence, silence, and cowardice. Light grows through courage, compassion, action, and love. To all of us, let’s find a way today — and from this day forward — to bring more light into the world.
Gratefulness and giving forward are my two reminders of the week
This week left me speechless and grateful. For the first time in years, I stepped back from showing at an art fair to enjoy Miami Art Week from the other side, while still supporting JDR Atelier at Booth 903. We took a much-needed Thanksgiving break in the Bahamas, where the kindness of friends and the reality of life’s unexpected turns reminded me of what truly matters: love, family, resilience, and showing up with grace.
Unchained Mothering continues to grow — from new press features to our upcoming AR experience at the steps of the Art Basel Convention Center. With Giving Tuesday approaching on December 2nd, your support means everything as we honor mothers’ invisible contributions through art.
As Art Basel Week begins and my birthday approaches, I’m choosing gratitude, strength, and togetherness. Wishing everyone a meaningful week — especially all the artists and gallerists working tirelessly right now.
Our first Miami Give 5K was unforgettable: 11 runners, 1 supporter, and a first-place win for our Unchained Mothering Ambassador. This powerful moment opens our call to support the work we do all year to make mothers and their invisible contributions seen.
Stop doubting yourself and hesitating. Trust that life guides you through even its imperfections — be kind, be grateful, and dare to do what your heart truly wishes.
Artist Jessica de Vreeze explores how art uplifts and connects us — how friends hot yoga and 5 K can uplift and invites you to join Unchained Mothering’s 5K Walk for empowerment and community.
We often act out of fear of missing out or not doing enough — chasing every opportunity before it disappears. But sometimes the greatest strength lies in choosing differently: letting go, trusting timing, and finding peace in doing what truly matters.









