Lately on the Blog
Blue Jays + Map Lichen.
Musings + Essays
A reflection on listening to nature, and on my husband's spirit bird for the year:…
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Valentine’s Day 2026.
Children's Finds
Shopping finds for Valentine's Day 2026 -- everything from home decor to kids Valentines to…
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Magpie Icebreakers: Winter 2026 Edition.
Musings + Essays
A roundup of nosy and fun little ice breaker questions to warm up this Monday…
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The Magpie Diary: Jan. 11, 2026.
Musings + Essays
This week's diary: thoughts on auditing how I spend my time to see how well…
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Our Lives as Mosaics.
Essays
A musing on the notion that our lives are mosaics of the people we love.
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Winter Watches + the Magic of Eight.
Musings + Essays
This week's inspirations: what we're watching this winter, the magic of being eight, unnecessary sax…
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Micropost: Two Surprise Winter Sales to Shop!
Sales + Budget Buys
My top picks from the 50% off Doen snow day sale, plus organizational great paper…
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What I Loved Wearing This Week: 1.9.2026.
Classic Style
Everything I loved wearing this week, including neutrals for the new year and jeans that…
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What Would My 70-Year-Old Self Say?
Learnings
Musings on what my older self might say -- mainly, reassurances and words of encouragement…
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I Hope There’s a Lot of This in 2026 —
Musings + Essays
A mood board for the year ahead full of slow and gentle starts, legato energy,…
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What to Wear: Mid-Winter Days.
Classic Style
Everyday winter outfit ideas, including jeans as comfortable as sweatpants, chic neutral sneakers, oversized white…
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Quince Finds + Favorites: January 2026.
Classic Style
A roundup of some favorite Quince finds for the winter 2026 season: cashmere fisherman sweater,…
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