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March 23, 2026
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What the Trees Teach Me.

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An essay on nature -- what the trees out my studio window have taught me about accepting change, accommodating the thick and leafy middle of things, and more.

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March 22, 2026
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The Magpie Diary: March 22, 2026.

Musings + Essays
March 21, 2026
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Niche Things We Love.

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March 20, 2026
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What I Loved Wearing This Week: March 20, 2026.

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March 20, 2026
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Everyday Italics (Things to Emphasize in a Normal Day)

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March 19, 2026
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What I’m Eyeing for Easter 2026.

Children's Finds
March 19, 2026
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The Everyday.

Motherhood
March 18, 2026
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Three Epic Mid-Week Sales to Shop!

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The Art of the Weekend.

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March 17, 2026
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Madewell New Arrivals: Spring 2026.

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March 17, 2026
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What Are Your Niche Favorite Specialty Foods?

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March 16, 2026
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Spring Patio + Front Stoop Refresh.

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March 16, 2026
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She Was March.

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