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February 7, 2026
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Won’t You Celebrate With Me.

Musings + Essays

Poetry for the morning, a new Nancy Meyers movie, and other inspirations from this cold week...

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February 6, 2026
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What I Loved Wearing This Week: Feb. 6, 2026.

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February 6, 2026
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What I’m Reading/Writing/Loving in Feb 2026 —

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February 5, 2026
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Thoughtful Valentines for Myself (…and Landon and the Kids).

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February 5, 2026
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What Things Have You Bought for Life (BIFL)?

Fashion Trends
February 4, 2026
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Amazon Finds: Feb 2026.

Fashion Trends
February 4, 2026
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February Is For —

Musings + Essays
February 3, 2026
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Winter Home Finds I’m Loving: Feb 2026.

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February 3, 2026
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Mick/Stevie Energy.

Musings + Essays
February 2, 2026
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Styling the Donni Taffeta Pant.

Classic Style
February 2, 2026
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What to Wear: Everyday Winter Outfit Ideas, Feb 2026.

Fashion Trends
February 1, 2026
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The Magpie Diary: Feb. 1, 2026.

Musings + Essays
January 31, 2026
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Entrance Music.

Musings + Essays

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