Lately on the Blog
What Is Your “Spark Bird”?
Musings + Essays
Reflections on the source materials that inspire us -- books, birds, people, words, models --…
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Favorite Winter Athletic Wear.
Sport
My favorite winter athletic gear -- the best running vests, gloves, base layers, socks for…
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Weird Things in My 40s.
Learnings
Weird and unexpected surprises of turning 40 -- from being overstimulated by bathroom fans to…
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Let’s Grab a Holiday Cocktail —
Fashion Trends
Outfits for holiday cocktail parties and more casual but still festive happy hours and wine…
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How Do You Support a Friend Going Through a Difficult Time?
Learnings
Thoughts on supporting a friend through recovery, grief, divorce etc -- what are your top…
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Soft + Cozy Layers for Winter.
Fashion Trends
Soft and cozy layers for winter -- cotton pointelle basics, jeans that feel like sweats,…
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Acts of Daily Grace.
Essays
A reflection on Claire Keegan's gorgeous book, "Small Things Like These," and the notion of…
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A December Poem + Final Cyber Monday Finds.
Sales + Budget Buys
A final round-up of cyber Monday promotions to shop -- Frank and Eileen sets, Spanx…
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What Would You Ask Your 70-Year-Old Self?
Musings + Essays
Reflections on asking what your 70-year-old self would think about your current challenges, question marks,…
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Cyber Monday Home and Desk Finds: 2025.
Holiday
My top home finds for this Cyber Monday -- insanely chic rugs, beds, bedding, home…
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The Magpie Diary: Nov. 30, 2025.
Musings + Essays
Reflections on staying present during this busy holiday season -- how to elbow out the…
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Jen with a Single N.
Musings + Essays
This week's inspirations, including a conversation about our favorite names, Icelandic horses we would date…
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