Happy Friday!
Daylight savings time absolutely hit me like a bus this week. I am operating in a fugue state and my internal rythmns have lost their beat. But if grogginess is the admission price for spring days officially arriving, I suppose I’ll pay it. The light lingering past dinner! The possibility of patios! The slow return of color to the world!
And most importantly: I finally wore an outfit I have been daydreaming about since this time last year. The last pieces arrived courtesy of the Tuckernuck Sample Sale earlier this year, and there is nothing like finally assembling the exact outfit that’s been living in your head for twelve months.
I hope you have a weekend full of sartorial springtime inspiration, perhaps a nap, and, of course, red-carpet gazing come the Academy Awards Sunday!
Until our next correspondence,
xx Lauren
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Wearing | Cadets Rollneck
A darling colorway that somehow manages to feel both crisp and cozy. It’s the perfect lightweight knit for spring and summer evenings when the air still has a little bite.
My recommendation: size up for a slightly slouchy look. You’ll love it on your next sunset cruise.
Eating | Yebo Patio
Patio season is officially here, which means the Yebo patio has re-entered my nearly weekly orbit.
There are few better ways to spend a spring afternoon than lingering over lunch outdoors with some of your best friends. Try a frozen espresso martini (or two!) if you dare.
Reading | Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage
My book club just selected this buzzy book which every bookfluencer and celebrity reader seems to be raving about lately. I’ve been told the affluence described within is absolutely mesmorizing. I cannot wait to share more thoughts in my March reading roundup!
More thoughts once I’ve read it.
Watching | Ladies of London: The New Reign
I’ve returned to the Ladies of London reboot, which is utterly campy and boozy.
It’s missing some of the razor-sharp sophistication of the original run (we miss you, Caroline Stanbury), but I’m committed to giving it a shot.
The London scenescape alone is worth watching, and I find it oddly compelling that there’s a male lead in the ensemble this time around.
Listening | “American Girls,” Harry Styles
I gave the album my first listen through this week, and my clear favorite is “American Girls”. It’s breezy, hummable, and feels perfect for driving with the windows cracked open now that the weather is finally cooperating.
Trying | Book of the Month
I fell for a highly targeted ad, which I respect!
I used to love Book of the Month but unsubscribed a few years ago during a personal crusade to reduce my recurring charges. Then a very appealing deal came across my screen and I was sucked back in! As I try to intentionally expand my physical library, I’m excited to have the ritual of choosing a book from a carefully curated (and affordable) lineup again. This month I chose a novel with an intriguing premise: Cinderella, but from the redemptive perspective of the evil stepmother.
And guess what? You can join for just $5 too!
Champagne | Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro LED Mask
I use this once a day for it’s three-minute treatment cycle while applying self-tanner or tidying my office, and I truly do notice a difference in brightness and overall skin health.
As with most skincare devices, consistency is the entire game.
Frites | Amazon Red Light Therapy Cover
This one has 191+ reviews, 72% of which are five stars, and it’s a compelling cost-effective alternative at $50.
It’s a bit more inconvenient—you have to lie underneath it—but it offers a wide range of programming options and allows you to treat both your face and neck simultaneously.
STORIES
My Best & Worst Buys of the Past Year. By Lauren Tilashalski (that’s moi!)
The Jewel Box Effect: DIY Wallpaper Install. By Lauren Tilashalski (that’s moi!)
Books I Read | February 2026. By Lauren Tilashalski (that’s moi!)
An Uncomfortable Emotion That’s Worth Feeling: Boredom Is Inextricable From a Meaningful Life. By Isabel Fattal for The Atlantic
YOUR APPOINTMENTS
Your March Appointments. By Lauren Tilashalski (that’s moi!)
CLOSET
Latest Finds | March 2026
Tuckernuck New Arrivals | March 2026
Claire Couv Smith
I started following Claire because I love her day-in-the-life vlogs with her darling newborn daughter, but stayed for her absolutely exquisite, ultra-feminine taste.
Her newest Homeworthy episode featuring their cottage-style home is a dream. Every single detail feels thoughtful and collected. An ode to character, collection, and history—and clearly inspired by my dream hotel: The Ritz Paris.
Also: I now believe I need green Wedgwood lamps!!!
