In the quiet corners of summer, where swallows carve through morning skies and the sea hums in the distance, you’ll likely find Sim; a kindred spirit, creative heart, and longtime friend of Prickly Pears. With her Terra Beige towel in hand and her soul tuned to the rhythm of the season, she reminds us what it means to slow down, to savor, to feel. We asked Sim to share her rituals, escapes, and sun-washed reflections. Her answers read like a summer breeze; gentle, grounding,

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