New Month, Big Update

Happy Monday! I'm so excited to share that Towerhouse is now live on substack! I've been working behind the scenes to update my look and think about what I really want for the future of  Towerhouse. I took the first step by hitting publish on my first post and I'm excited about everything that is to come. It will be a few more weeks before I'm ready for a full scale launch, but I wanted to give you all a sneak peek before sharing it with the rest of the world. I really hope you'll join me over on Substack - subscribing would mean the world to me. Looking forward to seeing you over there! 

ARS xx

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Pretty Pins for Life Lately

I'm in the home stretch of getting Towerhouse up and running and I could not be more excited. If you are a regular reader and aren't following my Substack yet, please do! I've been working behind the scenes to get it up and running and I know hitting that first "post" button will feel so good. In the meantime, I've been walking the beach with Paloma, catching up with friends and family, doing the Sculpt Society, and enjoying cooking for myself. I may have only lost 2.5 pounds so far but I will take it! It's times like these I really miss my younger metabolism. Below are a few pins reminding me to enjoy January and to keep doing what I'm doing! 

ARS xx

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Pretty Pins for Running Behind

Once again I find myself posting late, and I'm OK with that. It was the kind of weekend and morning that did not lend itself to leisurely writing! The weekend before a big trip is always busier than anticipated and you have to be prepared for any curveballs that come up. I'm also not ashamed to admit I spent more time than I should have snuggling with Paloma, but I'm going to miss her in a major way and I want to make sure I get that quality time with her before I drop her off. Below are a few pins inspiring me as I play catchup and get ready for a big week and a half of travel! 

ARS xx

Currently...

Packing for my trip and it's a bit of a frenzy! Almost everything is in NY and I'm praying it all fits. Usually I'm meticulous about what I pack and this time around it feels like a bit of a wild card. 

Thinking about my Christmas decor. Historically I'm not much of a Christmas decorator, but I'm craving some holiday cheer around the condo so I just may bring in some pretty and festive flowers. 

Planning out my Paris and London itinerary. As the planner of the family, I try to make a few reservations in advance, leave a few nights open for my family of free spirits and look up all the exhibitions happening around the city. I choose what I want to go to, and usually the rest of the group follows! This time I really want to experience something fun and festive, so stay tuned! 

ARS xx

On Slowing Down

 

 
Recently I've been really leaning into the idea of slowing down. After years of running around, keeping busy with what feels like busywork, I'm finally saying no to wondering where my weekend has gone. I'm intentionally embracing staying home and taking care of myself - spiritually, nutritionally, and socially. I love the feeling of accomplishment I get when I finish another task on my at home to-do list. I know this season is going to be busier than ever, so slowing down and taking things at my own pace will save my sanity. I've finally started getting back into meal prepping, going for walks, and making time for prayer and catching up with friends! 

ARS xx

Pretty Pins for Cozy Evenings

After a weekend filled with puppy snuggles, friend time, and a relaxing facial I'm ready to get back into the writing groove and doing some behind the scenes Towerhouse housekeeping. I'm really excited about where the rebrand is going and I know the launch is going to be fun (for me at least!). While I'm on the topic of fun, tonight I'm lighting up a candle, opening the patio doors all the way to let the chill in, and snuggling up under a cozy blanket. The crisp fall weather I've been craving is finally here and I can promise you I'm embracing it. I know I usually am a morning poster, but posting tonight just felt right. I'm not someone to rush seasons and I'm embracing all of fall before we lean into the holidays and a long winter. Below are a few pins inspiring me to slow down and enjoy November. 

ARS xx

Pretty Pins for a Fall Mood

It's finally starting to feel like fall down here in South Florida! We had a brisk couple of mornings, which are my favorite. The fall-like weather has me doubling down on getting the condo back on track to a cozy vibe and I think I made big progress! I switched out an old carpet for a new one, cleaned off an entire wall and set aside some of the bigger things I need to take out of the condo before trash day. Think old garbage cans, a broken Keurig, ect. With Daylight savings also happening this weekend, the evenings just feel cozier and has me in a fully autumnal mood. Below are a few pins inspiring me as I attempt to bring fall into the home (even though everyone is already onto Christmas??) 

ARS xx

Currently...

Preparing for my adoptoversary photoshoot with Paloma! I've been playing around all week with different outfits and have a feeling it will be a game time decision. 

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Trying out Marianne Simon's blackberry crisp recipe that she shared on instagram earlier this week. I am a sucker for a fall desert like this and I prefer a crisp just because it's less effort than a pie and just as delicious. Even better - I have all of the ingredients already stocked in my pantry! 

Searching for a backup pilates studio! A year later and I still miss my old pilates studio. I loved the way we worked out and the results I had. I love the studio I'm currently at, but the workouts are not challenging enough for me. I'll still go because they. have worked wonders with my form and I love practicing pilates from a physical therapist perspective.

Rethinking the flowers for my patio! Having a container garden has been a learning curve for me. I realize that I need flowers that need minimal water because I don't have a hose and they must need partial sun. In a nice to have, they won't shed their flowers, petals and leaves just because they make a mess and Paloma loooooves getting into them! I'll report back on where I land. 

Making lunch plates for lunch this week! I was catching up with my good friend Cait and she was telling me how inspired she was by lunch plates and sent me some information. Needless to say, I can't wait to take a stab at this myself! It feels manageable, satisfying and delicious. 

ARS xx

Pretty Pins for a Closet Overhaul

Can you tell I'm craving fall? I never thought I'd say it but I just really miss what I call cozy season. I miss stepping out of my old apartment for a walk in the crispy air, the different colors of the leaves, the warm fabrics, and the luxurious feeling of being snuggled up under a heavy blanket. I also deeply miss my winter wardrobe - the fur trimmed cashmere sweaters, the buttery leather, and the scratchy but familiar wool. I spent many years perfecting my winter wardrobe and I'm going to have to spend the same amount of years on my PB closet. Below are a few pins inspiring me as I take on this endeavor! 

ARS xx

Currently...

Reading Alexandra Stoddard's book Daring to Be Yourself! I love ordering older books on Thriftbooks and this was an impulse buy that I'm really enjoying. I've really lost my sense of style and self the last few years and this book is really helping me on my quest to get back to me! 

Catching up with all of my needlepoint projects. The amount of projects I have in my stash is a little alarming. It's not crazy crazy, but enough to get me stitching pretty regularly. I have a few trips coming up and I will be taking advantage of hte long flights.  

Revamping my morning routine. In an effort to have a more mindful morning, I've made a few key shifts and it's really starting to pay off. I purchased an analog alarm clock, I now drink a liter of water with lemon in the morning, and no phone for at least an hour. I feel more present 

Thinking about hosting a fun get together with a few friends down here! I haven't had hte chance to host at my place yet and it feels about time to throw on my hostess hat once again. 

Planning out all of my outfits for Europe! It's a little early to pack, but I'm mentally trying to figure out what I'm going to bring and wear on my travels. I like to be efficient and pack only what I want to wear, mainly because I want to have room to bring anything I may pick up back. 

ARS xx

Simonsits X ODLR

A collab that is currently living rent free in my mind is the Simonsits X ODLR dog bow collection. If you aren't following Isabelle, who runs the @simonsits instagram account you need to. It's maybe the best follow you will make this year. Her instagram is dedicated to foster dogs she takes care of, along with her adorable dog Simon. There is always a heartwarming tale and it just. may inspire you to foster a dog! Below are a few images from the campaign. I may be biased, but this may be one of the best campaigns I've seen in a long time - dogs and fashion are the bright spot I need right now! 

ARS xx

Pretty Pins for Catching Up

Last week was a major catch-up week. I called friends I haven't spoken with in awhile, got some projects at work done that have been lingering, and finally making some more organization progress at the condo. It's amazing to me that I'm still getting the condo together - a year after moving! Needless to say, I had a nice relaxing weekend bopping around and doing errands I put off this week. I'm looking forward to the days I feel caught up! I know they are right around the corner (finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel) but it still feels too far away. Below are a few pins as I make this final push to catch up on life and set myself up for a successful season. 

Happy Monday! 

ARS xx