September 1, 2026
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Rich Brocade and Paisley Patterns for Fall.

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The perfect prints for your fall wardrobe.

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September 1, 2026
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September Tidings.

Motherhood
August 31, 2026
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Sneaker Trends for Fall 2026.

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August 31, 2026
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16 On-Trend Dresses for Fall 2026.

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August 30, 2026
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Sunday Special: Early LDW Sales to Shop.

Sales + Budget Buys
August 30, 2026
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The Magpie Diary: August 30, 2026.

Musings + Essays
August 29, 2026
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Barbara on Dolly.

Musings + Essays
August 28, 2026
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The Cadets Everyday Poplin Pants + Other Things I Loved Wearing This Week.

Classic Style
August 28, 2026
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What Are Your Friday Evening Plans (Or Rituals)?

Musings + Essays
August 27, 2026
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Fall Nanotrend: Fringe + Tassel.

Classic Style
August 27, 2026
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What to Wear Right Now: September / Back to School Edition.

Fashion Trends
August 26, 2026
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The Fall 2026 Bag Edit.

Classic Style
August 26, 2026
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What Does Your Reading Nook Look Like?

Book Club

Featured Essays + Musings

July 29, 2025

The Softest Kinds of Love.

A musing on the softest kinds of love: patience, acceptance, receiving energy, "take as long as you need," etc.
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July 28, 2025

Signs You’re Becoming an Expert in Yourself —

Reflections on the goal of becoming an expert in myself -- and signs I might be on the right path.
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January 10, 2026

Our Lives as Mosaics.

A musing on the notion that our lives are mosaics of the people we love.
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March 2, 2026

A Magpie Desiderata.

A roundup of life lessons -- what we'd tell our twenty-year-old selves.
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September 16, 2025

Parenting Clarities + Reassurances.

Reassurances and encouragement for tough parenting days -- a few phrases and mantras that help when things get tough in motherhood.
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April 23, 2026

Losing Tilly.

Reflections on losing my dog, Tilly.
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January 21, 2025

Fragile Bells.

Musings on learning to listen for the magical in the mundane.
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January 27, 2025

Matryoshka.

Reflections on mothering my seven year old daughter -- and how she still needs my little tendernesses.
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January 24, 2026

The Befores.

Musings on time before children with my husband.
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LET'S GO SHOPPING.

June 1, 2026
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Magpie Promo Codes.

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January 29, 2026
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Spotlight: La Ligne Sweaters.

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December 23, 2025
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The Best Jeans For Petites.

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