Dedicated To the Preservation of Play
a reintroduction from your co-dreamers, tochi & lex
Hi Sunshines!
We have missed you!
The past five months have been filled with thick layers of reflection & growth. For the sake of self/collective-preservation, we were reminded of the non-negotiable need to rest & so we did. We reset, we re-grouped and we re-grounded.
Of the many seeds that we have planted, soft(spaces) has become one of our strongest roots. What started off as a floating concept of a dream has slowly transformed into an anchored understanding & tangible layers of ideas (some of which we have experienced together – honorable mention: our dinner parties!).
During our time away we tended to soft(spaces)’s soil & re-aligned with our “why”. From that, we developed a clearer image of what soft(spaces) is and today, we are thrilled to be able to share our progress with you.
🌸 (re)introducing soft(spaces) 🌸
soft(spaces) is a collective of third places dedicated to the preservation of play (engaging in activity for enjoyment & recreation) through:
• Place: Creating experiences & curating spaces for us to be
• Communing: The intimate sharing of thoughts, feelings and experiences
• Creating: Bringing ideas into existence
• Rest: Relaxing, refreshing & recovering
The ecosystem that is soft(spaces), is an ever-growing & ever-expanding commitment to protecting our joy in an ever-demanding world that consistently sets us up not to.
The re-grounding that we engaged in for the past few months gave us the opportunity to remind ourselves of our reasons why. One of which was first penned by poet, educator & memoirist, Toi Derricotte: “Joy is an act of resistance”, and as Audre Lorde so eloquently describes, is “an energy for change”.
✨ Note: For the folks who have reached out asking when our next dinner party is, we promise they’ll be back on the calendar sooner than later. In the mean time, we’ll be offering other ways for us to gather & commune ✨
✦ OFFERING ✦
A supportive accountability group to start off our Spring 🌷
It’s time to collectively fill our cups!
Click here for more info & to sign up!
• COMING SOON •
A Cozy Retreat: Your Home Away from Home
Renovated, Refurbished & (almost) Ready – soft(place) 01!
Initially serving as Lex’s Bach Pad & AirBnB, this vibrant South Bronx haven became the first place we lived in together & is one of the foundational bricks from which soft(spaces) was born. After purchasing our first home together in the winter of 2022, we moved out of the apartment & delved, head first, into the deep waters of home-ownership. Today, just over one year later, our cozy one-bedroom apartment begins a new chapter as SP01 - soft(spaces)’s first official place!
Over the past month Lex and Uncle Felix have been working hours on end to transform the space into the warm and welcoming retreat space we intend for it to be.
This newly refurbished soft(spaces) sanctuary is designed for those seeking a place to reset & recharge – think of it not just as accommodation but as your personal refuge.
Whether you need a few quiet hours, a relaxing day, or weeks to unwind, we’ve got you covered!
We start welcoming guests back again this month, so look out for our newsletters / follow us on Instagram for updates!
For inquiries, text us at (516) 234-0844 or email us at softspaces.world@gmail.com ☀️
🌻 TCHHNNH’s Word of the Week 🌻
That’s it for now!
Want to reach out?: Text us at (516) 234-0844, email us at softspaces.world@gmail.com or send us a DM on IG.
Want to connect on sm?: Follow us on Instagram (@)softspaces.
In the mean time, take care of yourself, stay hydrated & do at least one thing today that actively brings you joy!
With Care,
Tochi & Lex, your co-dreamers at soft(spaces)