2024 Recap: A Year of Growth, Backgammon, and Big Dreams
Nobody: So, Natasha, what’s taking you so long to bring us more of your best-selling product?
Me: Well, I hit one of those inevitable, soul-searching bumps in the road. It took me a minute (or a year) to recalibrate, but we’re back on track, and I’m more excited than ever for what’s next 🙌. This past year, I zigzagged across Europe in search of the perfect partners, tools, and inspiration to keep creating beautiful backgammon boards—and to dabble in something new. While juggling a corporate job 💼, surviving NYC’s beautiful chaos 🗽, and politely dodging my Greek parents’ relentless “when are you settling down?” campaigns (spoiler: not yet 😉), I’ve been cooking up something special. Oh, and when I say "new products," I’m using the term loosely. Some of what’s coming isn’t a “product” in the traditional sense. (Cryptic? Maybe. Exciting? Absolutely.) But the stars are aligning, and things are falling into place. ✨
Nobody: Cool story, Natasha, but what have you actually done?
Me: Fair point—I’d want receipts too. So, here’s a photo reel 📸 of 2024’s highlights and a sneak peek at what’s brewing for 2025.
And there you have it—a whirlwind of cow hides, raketes, tote bags, and villas. Who knew backgammon could take me on this kind of ride? To everyone who’s been cheering from the sidelines, thank you for sticking around and letting me share this journey with you. LXS is growing, evolving, and occasionally winging it—but always with heart and a touch of Mediterranean flair. Here’s to more adventures in 2025. 🎉