I'm Grieving Sticker
Originally designed by Cole Imperi in 2019 after the death of her sister, Chris.
LILAC & BLACK
Historically, in the Victorian era, it was common for mourners to wear all black clothing for a specific period of time, indicating how close the relationship was to you. Sometimes it was for 30 days, sometimes a whole year. (This was also cross cultural, and continues in some places today, it depends on the culture and/or religious tradition.) Once a person reached the end of their period of mourning, they didn’t go right back to dressing how they used to before the loss….they would transition back to ‘normal’ clothing by wearing lilac/mauve/pinky purple shades. It was a transition color, meant to express “I’m not in the thick of grief, but I’m also not feeling normal' yet either.” That’s why this sticker is black and lilac….now you know!
If you are familiar with Cole’s work, you might be familiar with how she talks about the Lilac Days. The Lilac Days is how Cole describes the period of time after a loss when you are between. Not in full-on, hard-hit grief, trying to get your feet under you. But also you are not ‘back’ in your life fully. You are in the Lilac Days. The Lilac Days can last a week or years and years…..it’s up to you to describe your own experience. Only you know when you are still in the Lilac Days or having a Lilac Day. What’s great about this sticker is that it’s easy to pop into a sympathy card. You can share the meaning of the color lilac and the Lilac Days with your loved one, which is truly offering some loving support!
Weatherproof and scratch-resistant 3” diameter vinyl sticker.
Originally designed by Cole Imperi in 2019 after the death of her sister, Chris.
LILAC & BLACK
Historically, in the Victorian era, it was common for mourners to wear all black clothing for a specific period of time, indicating how close the relationship was to you. Sometimes it was for 30 days, sometimes a whole year. (This was also cross cultural, and continues in some places today, it depends on the culture and/or religious tradition.) Once a person reached the end of their period of mourning, they didn’t go right back to dressing how they used to before the loss….they would transition back to ‘normal’ clothing by wearing lilac/mauve/pinky purple shades. It was a transition color, meant to express “I’m not in the thick of grief, but I’m also not feeling normal' yet either.” That’s why this sticker is black and lilac….now you know!
If you are familiar with Cole’s work, you might be familiar with how she talks about the Lilac Days. The Lilac Days is how Cole describes the period of time after a loss when you are between. Not in full-on, hard-hit grief, trying to get your feet under you. But also you are not ‘back’ in your life fully. You are in the Lilac Days. The Lilac Days can last a week or years and years…..it’s up to you to describe your own experience. Only you know when you are still in the Lilac Days or having a Lilac Day. What’s great about this sticker is that it’s easy to pop into a sympathy card. You can share the meaning of the color lilac and the Lilac Days with your loved one, which is truly offering some loving support!
Weatherproof and scratch-resistant 3” diameter vinyl sticker.
Originally designed by Cole Imperi in 2019 after the death of her sister, Chris.
LILAC & BLACK
Historically, in the Victorian era, it was common for mourners to wear all black clothing for a specific period of time, indicating how close the relationship was to you. Sometimes it was for 30 days, sometimes a whole year. (This was also cross cultural, and continues in some places today, it depends on the culture and/or religious tradition.) Once a person reached the end of their period of mourning, they didn’t go right back to dressing how they used to before the loss….they would transition back to ‘normal’ clothing by wearing lilac/mauve/pinky purple shades. It was a transition color, meant to express “I’m not in the thick of grief, but I’m also not feeling normal' yet either.” That’s why this sticker is black and lilac….now you know!
If you are familiar with Cole’s work, you might be familiar with how she talks about the Lilac Days. The Lilac Days is how Cole describes the period of time after a loss when you are between. Not in full-on, hard-hit grief, trying to get your feet under you. But also you are not ‘back’ in your life fully. You are in the Lilac Days. The Lilac Days can last a week or years and years…..it’s up to you to describe your own experience. Only you know when you are still in the Lilac Days or having a Lilac Day. What’s great about this sticker is that it’s easy to pop into a sympathy card. You can share the meaning of the color lilac and the Lilac Days with your loved one, which is truly offering some loving support!
Weatherproof and scratch-resistant 3” diameter vinyl sticker.
