TUESDAYS
No. 045 Proof of Life
Hello Old Friend
So it’s been a minute. Or a few months. But who’s counting?!
I paused paid subscriptions because I got bored forcing a topic every week — and couldn’t deal with the pressure of carving out extra laptop time to say something “clever” or “useful” when some weeks I genuinely had nothing to say. It started to feel like a constant loop of here’s what to buy or here’s what I bought, which wasn’t why I wanted to write in the first place.
All that to say: I’m here again. Probably sporadically. And I hope you still enjoy reading TUESDAYS when it runs.
Momspiration
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WARMER DAYS
December feels like it was a year ago, and January somehow lasted 75 days. If you live in New York — or know someone on the East Coast — you’ve probably heard nonstop about how cold it is and how much snow we’ve gotten.
The one upside? Fashion people are finally embracing something I’ve never abandoned: a good coat. More fur, faux fur, vintage fur, shearling — less puffer energy. And honestly, it’s fun. Because in January and February, the coat is the outfit. Nothing else is being seen or shown anyway.
Backing up to December for a second: I spent a really lovely week and a half visiting family and friends in Tucson and Phoenix. We stayed at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix and I can’t recommend it enough, definitely request a renovated room. It’s beautiful, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s protégé Albert Chase McArthur, with elements and art by Frank Lloyd Wright throughout the property.
The other highlight — important enough to share — is this: if you’re ever in Arizona, anywhere near Phoenix or Scottsdale, you must go to Taliesin West. It’s the house Frank Lloyd Wright built and lived in, and it’s spectacular. You can do a self-guided audio tour, and it was an absolute feast for my eyes.
For more Arizona tips DM me or message me on substack, I’ll tell you what I know.
Nice to be back!
— C