Fill Up Your Cup First
Issue No. 06
Are you feeling overwhelmed this season? Even amid a new strain of COVID arising, life feels busier than it's been in a long time. Schedules have returned to a level of pre-pandemic activity. While a fully planned lineup and abundance of things to do is great news (hallelujah!), it's also a double edge sword.
Frequent conversations are cropping up with clients and friends around the hopes that travel and all-around busyness can be tempered. With shameless commentary on the hopes of cancellations and lackluster desire to fill up each weeknight with another to do.
Don't get me wrong, social interaction with friends and family has been my number one craving for almost two years, but jumping right back into it can lead to exhaustion and an empty cup.
Everyone looks to recharge and self-care in many forms. There's no right or wrong way. What matters is that you have methods that work for you. And that you're putting those methods into practice.
Go to the parties, the dinners, enjoy the trips, and see people you love. But make sure you fill up your cup before you start running on low or even empty. That way, you make the most of your togetherness at a tempo that works for you. Enjoy the season at your own pace!
"Generosity isn't saying yes to every request. It's helping when you can make a unique contribution. Generosity isn't sacrificing yourself for others. It's helping when it won't exhaust you—and when it energizes you." - Adam Grant
Dear…
The cheekiest, elegant, most playful chic paper around. Meet Dear Annabelle! Founded in 2019 by Marcie Pantzer (previously an editor at Town & Country), Dear Annabelle is a luxury paper and home goods brand for those who appreciate the art and soul of meaningful exchange.
Inspired by the love of handwritten notes (on naughty cards), watching her mother sell stationery as a young girl growing up in Saint Louis, and paying homage to her daughter (whom the brand is named after), Marcie and I spoke about designing paper goods, launching the business after 12 years out of the professional workforce (raising four kids with her husband), DA’s newest design iterations, and ideas for gifting this holiday season (for the hostess, give them place cards).
Watch the latest virtual SALON conversation with Marcie (an inspiration for anyone looking to launch an endeavor and actualize a personal passion at any point in life) and discover Dear Annabelle below…
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Holiday Party Looks
‘Tis the season to pull out all the stops and make a splash with your finest sartorial treasures. Whether you’re out on the town, traveling to see loved ones, attending a holiday soiree, or meeting friends for a brunch exchange, let’s look to dressing to do some extra cheerful talking. Here are three outfits to inspire you to dress to the nines this season.
Look 1 | Sparkle & Shine for Christmas Eve Supper - Saloni Camille Crystal-Bow Velvet Jumpsuit; Amina Muaddi Begum Mini Silver-tone Crystal Earrings; Whiting & Davis Crystal Ball Metal Mesh Clutch; Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer; Tom Ford Gloss Luxe; Stuart Weitzman Stardust Metallic Crystal Cocktail Sandals
Look 2 | Suit Up for Evening Eggnog - Victoria Beckham Bowie Wool Tuxedo Jacket; Spanx Suit Yourself Long Sleeve Mock Neck Bodysuit; Demarson Solar Slide Necklace; Victoria Beckham Wool Wide-Leg Pants; Olivia Palermo Beauty Matte Lipstick; Manolo Blahnik Hangisi 105 Embellished Mesh & Leather Pumps
Look 3 | Gift Swap Outdoor Brunch - Dries Van Noten Haffe Sweatshirt; Jennifer Fisher Kevin Huggies Gold-Plated Hoop Earrings; Stone & Strand Sparkle Mini Signet Ring and Nailed It Pave Diamond Ring; J.Crew Pull-On Slip Skirt; Saint Laurent Medium Monogram Matelassé Leather Wallet-On-Chain; Loeffler Randall Chelsea Combat Boot
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