Lately on the Blog
The Magpie Diary: Feb. 1, 2026.
Musings + Essays
Creative musings for this first day of February.
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Citizens of Humanity Charlotte Jeans Review.
Fashion Trends
A detailed review of Citizens of Humanity Charlotte jeans.
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Entrance Music.
Musings + Essays
This week's inspirations: a new CD I'm loving, a salute to parents in the morning,…
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What I Loved Wearing This Week: Jan. 30, 2026.
Classic Style
Everything I loved wearing this week including vintage fairisle and cable-knit sweaters.
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Spotlight: La Ligne Sweaters.
Fashion Trends
A review of my favorite knitwear brand, La Ligne, including which styles I prefer, a…
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Things to Do with Friends.
Musings + Essays
A list of things to do with friends that don't involve going out to eat…
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Etsy Treasures: Jan 2026.
Home
A roundup of vintage and new Etsy treasures inspired by photos of antique silver trays…
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Poems That Feel Like a Deep Breath.
Musings + Essays
Inspirational poems that feel like a deep breath -- reassuring and uplifting words from Pat…
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Weekend Trip Packing List.
Travel
A packing list for a weekend trip: everything my suitcase and on my person on…
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Love in the Big Ways and the Small.
Essays
A reflection on the many forms love can take -- big, small, buying the WD-40,…
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The “I’m Going on a Writer’s Retreat” Starter Pack.
Classic Style
My starter pack for attending a writer's retreat: bird watching materials, leisure wear, and other…
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